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Subaru 2011 Impreza - AT OIL TEMP Warning Light (at Models); Low Tire Pressure Warning Light (U.S.-Spec. Models); Rear Differential Oil Temperature Warning Light (STI)

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Black plate (141,1)
Model "A1100BE-A" EDITED: 2010/ 3/ 23
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, contact your nearest
SUBARU dealer immediately.
For details about checking the engine oil
level or adding the engine oil, refer to
Engine oil F11-10.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with the
oil pressure warning light illumi-
nated. This may cause serious en-
gine damage.
& AT OIL TEMP warning
light (AT models)
The AT oil temperature warning light AT
OIL TEMP illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position and
turns off after the engine has started.
If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the automatic
transmission fluid temperature is too hot.
If the light illuminates while driving, im-
mediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and let the engine idle until the warning
light turns off.
! Automatic transmission control
system warning
If the AT OIL TEMP warning light flashes
after the engine starts, it may indicate that
the automatic transmission control system
is not working properly. Contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer for service im-
mediately.
& Rear differential oil
temperature warning
light (STI)
CAUTION
Reduce vehicle speed and park the
vehicle in a safe place as soon as
possible if the R.DIFF TEMP light
illuminates. Continued driving with
this light illuminated can damage
the rear differential and other parts
of the powertrain.
The Rear differential oil temperature warn-
ing li ght illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position and
turns off after the engine has started.
If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the rear
differential oil temperature is too hot.
At this time, the drivers control center
differential will automatically cancel the
current torque-distribution ratio setting and
adopt its minimum ratio.
If the light illuminates while driving, reduce
vehicle speed and stop the vehicle at the
nearest safe place. Park the vehicle for
several minutes. After the light turns off,
you can start driving.
If the light does not turn off, contact the
nearest SUBARU dealer for service.
NOTE
. If the tire pressures are not correct
and/or the tires are not all the same
size and brand, the rear differential will
be heavily loaded when the vehicle is
driven, resulting in an abnormally high
oil temperature.
. The rear differential oil will deterio-
rate if its temperature increases en-
ough for the rear differential oil tem-
perature warning light to illuminate. It is
advisable to have the rear differential
oil replaced as soon as possible.
& Low tire pressure
warning light (U.S.-spec.
models)
When the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, the low tire pressure warn-
ing light will illuminate for approximately 2
seconds to check that the tire pressure
Instruments and controls 3-19
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