Subaru Outback (BR): All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT and CVT models)
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Instruments and controls / Warning and indicator lights / 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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For AT models
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.
For CVT models
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
VDC warning light / VDC operation indicator light
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
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Driving tips when using a manual transmission
Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill on an upgrade. Either of those actions may cause clutch damage.
Do not drive with your hand resting on the shift lever. This may cause wear on the transmission components.
When
Road surface freeze warning indication
1) U.S.-spec. models
2) Except U.S.-spec. models
When the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or lower, the temperature indication
flashes to show that the road surface may be frozen.
If the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or lower while the display is
giving an indication other
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