Subaru 2008 IMPREZA, Owner'S Manual

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The CHECK ENGINE warning light may
stop blinking and come on steadily after
several driving trips. You should have your
vehicle checked by an authorized
SUBARU dealer immediately.
&
Coolant temperature
low indicator light (Non-
turbo models)/Coolant
temperature high warn-
ing light (Non-turbo
models)
CAUTION
.
After turning the ignition switch
to the
“
ON
”
position, if this
indicator light/warning light re-
mains illuminated in RED for
approximately more than 1 sec-
ond, the electrical system may be
malfunctioning. Immediately con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for an
inspection.
.
If this indicator light/warning light
illuminates in RED while driving,
safely stop the vehicle as soon
as possible, and refer to the
emergency steps for the case of
engine overheating. After that,
have the system checked by your
nearest SUBARU dealer. Refer to
“
In case of emergency
”
in chap-
ter 9.
This coolant temperature low indicator
light/coolant temperature high warning
light has the following two functions:
.
Illumination in BLUE indicates insuffi-
cient warming up of the engine
.
Illumination in RED indicates overheat-
ing condition of the engine
For the system check, this indicator light/
warning light illuminates in red for approxi-
mately 1 second when the ignition switch
is turned to the
“
ON
”
position. After that,
this indicator light/warning light changes to
blue and maintains illumination in blue.
This blue illuminated light turns off when
the engine is warmed up sufficiently.
If the engine is overheated, this indicator
light/warning light illuminates in red im-
mediately. At this time, safely stop the
vehicle as soon as possible, and refer to
the emergency steps for the case of
engine overheating. Refer to
“
In case of
emergency
”
in chapter 9. 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 comes on when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the charging
system is not working properly.
If the light comes on while driving or does
not go out 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 on, contact
your nearest SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.
&
Oil pressure warning
light
If this light comes on 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 comes on while driving or does
not go out 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 on,
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