Srs Airbag System Warning Light; Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) - Subaru Forester 2012 Owner's Manual

will stop sounding. The warning light(s),
however, will remain illuminated continu-
ously unless the corresponding seatbelt(s)
is fastened.
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Other models
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt
warning device at the driver's seat.
This device causes the seatbelt warning
light on the combination meter to illumi-
nate when the ignition switch is turned to
"ON" to remind the driver to wear the
seatbelt.
If the vehicle is driven at a speed no
higher than approximately 20 km/h (12.5
mph) with the driver's seatbelt not fas-
tened, the warning light will illuminate
continuously.
If the vehicle subsequently reaches a
speed of approximately 20 km/h (12.5
mph) with the driver's seatbelt not fas-
tened, the warning light will start a
repeated cycle consisting of 5 seconds
of flashing followed by 1 second of steady
illumination. At the same time, a chime will
start a repeated cycle consisting of 5
seconds of sounding followed by a 1-
second pause. If the seatbelt is fastened
at this time, the warning light will turn off
and the chime will stop sounding immedi-
ately. This condition will continue for
approximately 108 seconds.
If the driver's seatbelt is still not fastened
when the 108-second period has elapsed,
the warning light will stop flashing and the
chime will stop sounding. The warning
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light, however, will remain illuminated
continuously unless the seatbelt is fas-
tened.
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SRS airbag system
warning light
WARNING
If the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, there may
be a malfunction in the seatbelt
pretensioners and/or SRS airbag
system. We recommend that you
have the system checked immedi-
ately by your nearest SUBARU deal-
er. Unless checked and properly
repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners
and/or SRS airbags will operate
improperly (e.g. SRS airbags may
inflate in a very minor collision or
not inflate in a severe collision),
which may increase the risk of
injury.
. Flashing or flickering of the warn-
ing light
. No illumination of the warning
Instruments and controls
light when the ignition switch is
first turned to the "ON" position
. Continuous illumination of the
warning light
. Illumination of the warning light
while driving
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Malfunction indicator
lamp (Check Engine
light)
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Vehicles equipped with OBD sys-
tem
Vehicles sold in Europe are equipped with
an enhanced on-board diagnostics sys-
tem called OBD that monitors the perfor-
mance of the vehicle's emission control
system.
Vehicles sold in some countries outside
Europe may be equipped with the OBD
system. We recommend that you ask your
SUBARU dealer to ascertain whether your
vehicle has the OBD system.
The OBD system helps to protect the
environment by ensuring that emissions
are at acceptable levels for the life of the
vehicle.
If the malfunction indicator lamp illumi-
nates steadily or blinks while the engine is
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