Subaru 2001 Outback - Manual (Page 132)

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Instruments and controls
turns off when the engine is warmed up
sufficiently.
If the engine coolant temperature in-
creases over the appropriate range, the
indicator light/warning light blinks in RED.
At this time, decelerate the vehicle. After
the blinking RED light turns off, you can
drive the vehicle normally. However, if the
indicator light/warning light often blinks in
RED, the electrical system may be mal-
functioning. Contact your SUBARU dealer
for an inspection.
If the engine coolant temperature in-
creases further, the indicator light/warning
light illuminates in RED continuously. At
this time, the engine may be overheating.
Safely stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, and refer to the emergency
steps for the case of engine overheating.
Refer to
“Engine overheating” F9-12.
After that, have the system checked by
your nearest SUBARU dealer.
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
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with the
oil pressure warning light on. This
may cause serious engine damage.
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 ll u m i n a t e d , c o n ta c t y o u r n e a r e s t
SUBARU dealer immediately.
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Engine low oil level
warning light
The engine low oil level warning light
illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the
“ON” position and turns off
after approximately 2 seconds.
This light also illuminates when the engine
oil level decreases to the lower limit. The
illuminating conditions and remaining oil
level are shown in the following items.
2.5 L models:
. when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position but the engine is not running:
approximately 1.9 US qt (1.8 liters, 1.6
Imp qt)
. while the engine is running: approxi-
mately 3.2 US qt (3.0 liters, 2.6 Imp qt)
3.6 L models:
. when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position but the engine is not running:
approximately 4.0 US qt (3.8 liters, 3.3
Imp qt)
. while the engine is running: approxi-
mately 5.6 US qt (5.3 liters, 4.7 Imp qt)
If the engine low oil level warning light
illuminates while driving, park the vehicle