Subaru 2005 Legacy User Manual

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Instruments and controls

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NOTE

This light does not go out unless the tank is re-

plenished up to an internal fuel quantity of about

3.7 US gal (14 liters, 3.1 Imp gal).

!

Door open warning light

When any of the doors or the rear gate (Station wag-

on) or trunk lid (Sedan) is not fully closed, it is indicat-

ed by the corresponding part of the door warning light.

Always make sure this light is out before you start to

drive.

!

All-wheel drive warning light

(AT vehicles)

Continued driving with the AWD warning light

flashing can lead to powertrain damage. If the

AWD warning light flashes, promptly park in a

safe place then check whether all four tires are

the same diameter and whether any of the tires

has a puncture or has lost air pressure for

some other reason.

The all-wheel drive warning light comes on when the

ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and goes

out after the engine has started.

! For 5 speed automatic transmission vehicles
This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of dif-

ferent diameters fitted on its wheels or with the air

pressure excessively low in any of its tires.

! For 4 speed automatic transmission vehicles
This light comes on when All Wheel Drive is disen-

gaged and the drive mechanism is switched to Front

Wheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes.

This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of dif-

ferent diameters fitted on its wheels or with the air

pressure excessively low in any of its tires.

!

Vehicle Dynamics Control opera-

tion indicator light (if equipped)

This light comes on when the ignition switch is ON and

goes out about 2 seconds later.

It blinks when the skid suppression function is activat-

ed. It illuminates when only the traction control func-

tion is operating.

The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is probably

faulty under any of the following conditions. Have your

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