Charge Warning Light; Oil Pressure Warning Light; Brake System Warning Light; Check Engine Warning Light/Malfunction Indicator Lamp - Subaru 1998 Forester Owner's Manual

ture gauge reaches near the middle of the range. Engine operation is opti-
mum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving
operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided.

Warning and indicator lights

J Checking bulbs
Several of the warning and indicator lights come on momentarily and
then go out when the ignition switch is initially turned to the "ON" posi-
tion. This permits checking the operation of the bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
The following lights come on:
Seat belt warning light

SRS AIRBAG warning light

Charge warning light

Oil pressure warning light

Brake system warning light

CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp

ABS warning light (if equipped)
AT OIL TEMP warning light (automatic transmission vehicles)
If any lights fail to come on, it indicates a burned-out bulb or a malfunc-
tion of the corresponding system.
Consult your authorized SUBARU dealer for repair.
J Seat belt warning light and chime
When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, the seat belt
warning light will come on and the reminder chime will sound to remind
driver to fasten the seat belt.
The seat belt warning light will remain on for about six seconds and turn
off automatically after six seconds.
The seat belt reminder chime will turn off by buckling the driver's side
seat belt or turn off automatically after about six seconds.
J SRS AIRBAG warning light
When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, the SRS AIRBAG
warning light will come on for about six seconds and go out. This shows
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AIRBAG