2008 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 157

3-38 Instruments and controls SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. . The light does not go out even after the lapse of several minutes (the engine has warmed up) after the engine has started. & SPORT mode indicator light (4-speed AT models) (if equipped) This light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position and goes out after the engine has started. When the selector lever is moved to the manual gate, the SPORT mode is selected and the indicator light comes on. (Refer to the "Automatic transmission - 4speed" section in chapter 7.) & S# PREP indicator light (if equipped) & Security indicator light This indicator light shows the status of the alarm system. It also indicates operation of the immobilizer system. ! Alarm system It blinks to show the driver the operational status of the alarm system. For detailed information, refer to the "Alarm system" section in chapter 2. ! Immobilizer system This light blinks approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from "ON" position to the "Acc" or "LOCK" position or immediately after the key is pulled out. (Refer to the "Door locks" section in chapter 2.) If the indicator light does not flash, it may indicate that immobilizer system may be faulty. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. In the event that an unauthorized key (for example, an unauthorized duplicate) is used, the security indicator light comes on. & Shift-up indicator light (MT models) (if equipped) When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, the indicator light comes on for 3 seconds, and then turns off. While selecting the Intelligent (I) mode of SIDRIVE, this indicator light comes on and informs the upshift timing to the driver for fuel-efficient driving. 1) S# PREP indicator light When the engine is not warmed up sufficiently, the S# PREP indicator light turns on. While this indicator light is on, the SI-DRIVE mode cannot be changed to the Sport Sharp (S#) mode. For details about the SI-DRIVE mode, refer to the "SIDRIVE (Except 2.5-liter non-Turbo models)" section in chapter 7.