2008 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 147
2008 Subaru Outback Manual
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3-28 Instruments and controls We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range. Also, high revving operation while the engine is not sufficiently warmed up should be avoided. Warning and indicator lights Several of the warning and indicator lights come on momentarily and then go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the "ON" position. This permits checking the operation of the bulbs. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. The following lights come on: : Seatbelt warning light (The seatbelt warning light goes out only when the driver fastens the seatbelt.) : Front passenger's seatbelt warning light (The seatbelt warning light goes out only when the front seat passenger fastens the seatbelt.) : SRS airbag system warning light : CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp : Charge warning light : Oil pressure warning light : AT OIL temperature warning light (AT models) / : ABS warning light indicator light (if equipped) : Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light (if equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light (if equipped) / : Brake system warning light : All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT models) : Low tire pressure warning light (if equipped) : SPORT mode indicator light (AT models) (if equipped) / / or or : Front passenger's frontal airbag ON indicator light : Front passenger's frontal airbag OFF indicator light : Low fuel warning light : Door open warning light CAUTION If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Refer to "In case of emergency" in chapter 9. : Cruise control indicator light : Cruise control set indicator light : Shift-up indicator light (MT models) (if equipped) : S# PREP indicator light (if equipped) If any lights fail to come on, it indicates a burned-out bulb or a malfunction of the : Vehicle Dynamics Control operation