Subaru Legacy Outback 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Instruments and controls
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All-Wheel Drive warn-
ing light (AT vehicles)
The All-Wheel Drive warning light comes
on when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position and goes out after the en-
gine has started.
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For 5-speed automatic transmission
vehicles and 4-speed automatic
transmission vehicles with Vehicle
Dynamics Control
This light flashes if the vehicle is driven
with tires of different diameters fitted on its
wheels or with the air pressure excessive-
ly low in any of its tires.
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For 4-speed automatic transmission
vehicles without Vehicle Dynamics
Control
This light comes on when All-Wheel Drive
is disengaged and the drive mechanism is
switched to Front Wheel Drive for mainte-
nance or similar purposes.
This light flashes if the vehicle is driven
with tires of different diameters fitted on its
wheels or with the air pressure excessive-
ly low in any of its tires.
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Rear seatbelt indicator light
(Australia models)
1) Rear seat (left position)
2) Rear seat (center position)
3) Rear seat (right position)
This indicator light is located between the
map lights. It illuminates to show only the
seating positions whose seatbelts have
been fastened.
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Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol operation indicator
light (if equipped)
This light comes on when the ignition
switch is ON and goes out approximately
2 seconds later.
It blinks when the skid suppression func-
tion is activated. It illuminates when only
the traction control function is operating.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably faulty under any of the following
conditions. We recommend that you have
your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer
immediately.
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The light does not come on when the ig-
nition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
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The light does not go out even after a
period of approximately 2 seconds after
the ignition switch has been turned to the
“ON” position.
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Immobilizer indicator
light (Vehicles with im-
mobilizer)
This light blinks approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned from
“ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” po-
sition or immediately after the key is pulled
out. (Refer to the “Immobilizer (if
equipped)” section in chapter 2.)
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.
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