Hill Holder Indicator Light; Power Steering Warning Light (If Equipped); Fuel Filter Warning Light (Diesel Engine Models); Low Fuel Warning Light - Subaru Outback 2011 Owner's Manual

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Hill Holder indicator
light
WARNING
If the Hill Holder indicator light does
not illuminate even when the Hill
Holder switch is pressed to activate
the Hill Holder function, the electro-
nic parking brake system may be
malfunctioning. Immediately stop
the vehicle in a safe location. We
recommend that you contact your
SUBARU dealer immediately.
The light illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned to the "ON" position and
turns off after approximately 2 seconds.
The light illuminates when the Hill Holder
switch is pressed to activate the Hill
Holder function.
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Power steering warn-
ing light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates when the
ignition switch is turned to the "ON"
position and turns off approximately 2
seconds after the engine has started. It
indicates that the warning system is work-
ing properly.
While the engine is running, this warning
light illuminates when a malfunction has
been detected in the electric power steer-
ing system.
CAUTION
When the power steering warning
light is illuminated, there may be
more resistance when the steering
wheel is operated. We recommend
that you drive carefully to the near-
est SUBARU dealer and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
NOTE
If the steering wheel is operated fre-
quently and widely while the vehicle is
maneuvered at extremely low speeds,
such as while frequently turning the
steering wheel during parallel parking,
the power steering control system may
temporarily limit the power assist in
order to prevent the system from over-
heating. At this time, there will be more
resistance to steering. However this is
not a malfunction. The normal steering
force will be restored after a short time.
Instruments and controls
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Fuel filter warning light
(diesel engine models)
The fuel filter warning light illuminates
when the ignition switch is turned to the
"ON" position and turns off after approxi-
mately 2 seconds. It indicates that the
warning system is working properly.
This warning light illuminates when the
amount of accumulated water in the fuel
filter has reached the specified level. If this
warning light illuminates, we recommend
that you have your vehicle checked at a
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Never drive the vehicle when the
warning light is illuminated. Conti-
nuing to drive while water has
accumulated in the fuel filter will
damage the fuel injection pump.
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Low fuel warning light

The ignition switch is turned to the "ON"
position and turns off after approximately 2
seconds.
The low fuel warning light also illuminates
when the tank is nearly empty, at approxi-
mately 9.0 liters (2.3 US gal, 1.9 Imp gal).
It only operates when the ignition switch is
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