Subaru 2009 Impreza - Manual (Page 136)

NOTE
If the engine is restarted after a certain
driving condition, this indicator light/
warning light may illuminate in red.
However, this is not a malfunction if the
indicator light/warning light turns off
after a short time.
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Charge warning light
If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the charging
system is not working properly.
If the light illuminates while driving or does
not turn off after the engine starts, stop the
engine at the first safe opportunity and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken or if the belt is in good
condition but the light remains illuminated,
contact your nearest SUBARU dealer
immediately.
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Oil pressure warning
light
If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the engine oil
pressure is low and the lubricating system
is not working properly.
If the light illuminates while driving or does
not turn off after the engine starts, stop the
engine at the first safe opportunity and
check the engine oil level. If the oil level is
low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil is
at the proper level but the light remains
i l l u m i n a t e d , c o n t a c t y o u r n e a r e s t
SUBARU dealer immediately.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with the
oil pressure warning light illumi-
nated. This may cause serious en-
gine damage.
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AT OIL TEMP warning
light (AT vehicles)
The AT oil temperature warning light “AT
OIL TEMP ” illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position and
turns off after the engine has started.
If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the automatic
transmission fluid temperature is too hot.
If the light illuminates while driving, im-
mediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and let the engine idle until the warning
light turns off.
! Automatic transmission control
system warning
If the “AT OIL TEMP” warning light flashes
after the engine starts, it may indicate that
the automatic transmission control system
is not working properly. Contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer for service im-
mediately.
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Rear differential oil
temperature warning
light (WRX STI)
CAUTION
Reduce vehicle speed and park the
vehicle in a safe place as soon as
possible if the R.DIFF TEMP light
illuminates. Continued driving with
this light illuminated can damage
the rear differential and other parts
of the powertrain.
The Rear differential oil temperature warn-
ing light illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned to the
“ON” position and
turns off after the engine has started.
If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the rear
differential oil temperature is too hot.
At this time, the driver
’s control center
differential will automatically cancel the
current torque-distribution ratio setting and
adopt its minimum ratio.
If the light illuminates while driving, reduce
vehicle speed and stop the vehicle at the
Instruments and controls
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