2008 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 124

Instruments and controls 3-13 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, contact your nearest SUBARU dealer immediately. & ABS warning light The ABS warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position and goes out after approximately 2 seconds. This is an indication that the ABS system is working properly. the first available opportunity by your SUBARU dealer. The ABS warning light comes on together with the brake system warning light if the EBD system becomes faulty. For further details of the EBD system fault warning, refer to "Brake system warning light". & AT OIL TEMPerature CAUTION If the warning light behaves as follows, the ABS system may not work properly. When the warning light is on, the ABS function shuts down; however, the conventional brake system continues to operate normally. . The warning light does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. . The warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, but it does not go out even when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). . The warning light comes on during driving. If any of these conditions occur, have the ABS system repaired at NOTE If the warning light behavior is as described in the following, the ABS system may be considered normal. . The warning light comes on right after the engine is started but goes out immediately, remaining off. . The warning light remains on after the engine has been started, but it goes out when the vehicle speed reaches approximately 8 mph (12 km/h). . The warning light comes on during driving, but it goes out immediately and remains off. When driving with an insufficient battery voltage such as when the engine is jump started, the ABS warning light may come on. This is due to the low battery voltage and does not indicate a malfunction. When the battery becomes fully charged, the light will go out. warning light (AT vehicles) The AT oil temperature warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position and goes out after the engine has started. If this light comes on when the engine is running, it may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid temperature is too hot. If the light comes on while driving, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle until the warning light goes off. ! Automatic transmission control system warning If the light flashes after the engine starts, it may indicate that the automatic transmission control system is not working properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for service immediately. - CONTINUED -