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Subaru 2005 Legacy User Manual

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lubricating system is not working properly.

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 lev-

el 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.

!

AT OIL TEMPerature 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 about two seconds.

If this light comes on when the engine is running, it

may indicate that the automatic transmission fluid tem-

perature is too hot.

If the light comes on while driving, it is unnecessary to

stop the vehicle, but avoid driving up steep grades or

in stop and go traffic.

! Automatic transmission control system warn-

ing

If the light flashes after the engine starts, it may indi-

cate that the automatic transmission control system is

not working properly. Contact your nearest SUBARU

dealer for service immediately.

!

Low tire pressure warning light (if

equipped)

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position,

the low tire pressure warning light will come on for

about 2 seconds to check that the tire pressure moni-

toring system (TPMS) is functioning properly. If there

is no problem and all tires are properly inflated, the

light will go out.

When the tire pressure monitoring system warning

light is lit, one or more of your tires is significantly un-

der-inflated. You should stop and check your tires as

soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pres-

sure as indicated on the vehicle’s tire information plac-

ard.

Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the

tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-in-

flation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,

and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping

ability. Each tire, including the spare, should be

checked monthly when cold and set to the recom-

mended inflation pressure as specified in the vehicle

placard and owner’s manual.

If this light does not come on briefly after the ig-

nition switch is turned ON or the light is flash-