Subaru Outback (BR): All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT and CVT models)

WARNING
Continued driving with the AWD warning light flashing can lead to powertrain
damage. If the AWD warning light flashes, promptly park in a safe place then check
whether all four tires are the same diameter and whether any of the tires has a
puncture or has lost air pressure for some other reason.
The All-Wheel Drive warning light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position and turns off after the engine has started.
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This light flashes if the vehicle is driven with tires of different diameters
fitted on its wheels or with the air pressure excessively low in any of its tires.
This light illuminates when All-Wheel Drive is disengaged and the drive mechanism
is switched to Front Wheel Drive for maintenance or similar purposes. This light
flashes if the vehicle is driven
The light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position and turns off several seconds after the engine has started. This lighting pattern indicates that the Vehicle
SEE MORE:
A: REMOVAL
NOTE:
For removal of reverse brake assembly, refer to "Intermediate Case". <Ref. to
CVT-165, REMOVAL, Intermediate
Case.>
B: INSTALLATION
NOTE:
For removal of reverse brake assembly, refer to "Intermediate Case". <Ref. to
CVT-166, INSTALLATION, Intermediate
Case.>
C: DISASSE
1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the light cover as shown in the illustration,
and pry the light cover off from the rear gate trim.
1) Back-up light
2) Tail light
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it with a new
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