Subaru Impreza II 2 GD owners manual page 129

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A1900BE-A.book Page 16 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM 3-16 Instruments and controls CHECK ENGINE warn- NOTE The CHECK ENGINE warning light may ing light/Malfunction in- This light also comes on when the fuelstop blinking and come on steadily after dicator lamp filler cap is not tightened until it clicks.several driving trips. You should have If you have recently refueled your vehicle,your vehicle checked by an authorized the cause of the CHECK ENGINE warningSUBARU dealer immediately. light/malfunction indicator lamp coming onCharge warning light If the CHECK ENGINE light comes on while you are driving, have yourcould be a loose or missing fuel filler cap.If this light comes on when the engine is vehicle checked/repaired by your Remove the cap and retighten it until it running, it may indicate that the charging SUBARU dealer as soon as possi- clicks. Make sure nothing is interfering with the sealing of the cap. Tightening thesystem is not working properly. ble. Continued vehicle operation cap will not make the CHECK ENGINE without having the emission controlwarning light turn off immediately. It may If the light comes on while driving or does system checked and repaired as not go out after the engine starts, stop the take several driving trips. If the light does engine at the first safe opportunity and necessary could cause serious damage, which may not be covered not go out, take your vehicle to your au-check the alternator belt. If the belt is by your vehicle’s warranty. thorized SUBARU dealer immediately.loose, broken or if the belt is in good con- TIf the light is blinking: dition but the light remains on, contact If this light comes on steadily or blinks your nearest SUBARU dealer immediate- while the engine is running, it may indicateIf the light is blinking while driving, an en-ly. that there is a problem or potential prob-gine misfire condition has been detected which may damage the emission control lem somewhere in the emission control Oil pressure warning system. system. To prevent serious damage to the emis- light TIf the light comes on steadily: sion control system, you should do the fol-If this light comes on when the engine is If the light comes on steadily while drivinglowing. running, it may indicate that the engine oil or does not go out after the engine starts,y Reduce vehicle speed. pressure is low and the lubricating system y Avoid hard acceleration. an emission control system malfunction is not working properly. has been detected. y Avoid steep uphill grades. If the light comes on while driving or does You should have your vehicle checked byy Reduce the amount of cargo, if possi-not go out after the engine starts, stop the an authorized SUBARU dealer immedi-ble. engine at the first safe opportunity and ately. y Stop towing a trailer as soon as pos-check the engine oil level. If the oil level is sible. low, add oil immediately. If the engine oil

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