Charge Warning Light; Oil Pressure Warning Light - Subaru Outback 2016 Manual

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Instruments and controls/Warning and indicator lights
CAUTION
If the malfunction indicator light
illuminates while you are driving,
we recommend that you have your
vehicle checked/repaired by your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possi-
ble. Continued vehicle operation
without having the emission control
system checked and repaired as
necessary could cause serious da-
mage, which may not be covered by
your vehicle's warranty.
! If the light illuminates steadily
If the light illuminates steadily while driving
or does not turn off after the engine starts,
an emission control system malfunction
has been detected.
We recommend that you have your
vehicle checked by an authorized
SUBARU dealer immediately.
! If the light is blinking
If the light is blinking while driving, an
engine misfire condition has been de-
tected which may damage the emission
control system.
To prevent serious damage to the emis-
sion control system, observe the following
items.
. Reduce vehicle speed.
. Avoid hard acceleration.
. Avoid steep uphill grades.
. Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-
ble.
. Stop towing a trailer as soon as
possible.
The malfunction indicator light may stop
blinking and illuminate steadily after sev-
eral driving trips. We recommend that you
have your vehicle checked by an author-
ized SUBARU dealer immediately.
! Models NOT equipped with OBD
system
If the malfunction indicator light illuminates
when the engine is running, it may indicate
that there is a problem somewhere in the
engine control system.
If the light illuminates while driving or does
not turn off after the engine starts, we
recommend that you contact your nearest
SUBARU dealer immediately.
&

Charge warning light

If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the charging
system is not working properly.
If the light illuminates while driving or does
not turn off after the engine starts, stop the
engine at the first safe opportunity and
check the alternator belt. If the belt is
loose, broken or if the belt is in good
condition but the light remains illuminated,
we recommend that you contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer immediately.
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Oil pressure warning
light
If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the engine oil
pressure is low and the lubricating system
is not working properly.
If the light illuminates while driving or does
not turn off 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
illuminated, we recommend that you con-
tact your nearest SUBARU dealer imme-
diately.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with the
oil pressure warning light on. This
may cause serious engine damage.