2008 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 120

Instruments and controls 3-9 & Outside temperature indicator 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 AT vehicles 1) U.S.-spec. models 2) Canada-spec. models : SRS airbag system warning light / : Front passenger's frontal airbag ON indicator light / : Front passenger's frontal airbag OFF indicator light : CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp : Charge warning light : Oil pressure warning light : AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehicles) / / : ABS warning light : Brake system warning light MT vehicles 1) U.S.-spec. models 2) Canada-spec. models The outside temperature indicator is located below the odometer/trip meter. The indicator can indicate an outside temperature ranging from −22 to 1228F (−30 to 508C). The indicator can give a false reading under any of the following conditions: . When there is too much sun. . During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine is restarted immediately following a shutdown. . When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range. : All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) - CONTINUED -