Subaru Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Subaru Dashboard Symbols

So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Subaru. Click the link to the right to learn more about each one.

How They Are Presented

They are ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols. There are now over 100 of them so be patient!

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Red indicators
Charge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake trouble indicators -- click for more
Oil and oil level warning lights -- click for more
Engine temperature indicator -- click for more
Electronic power steering trouble indicator -- click for more
Air bag warning indicator -- click for more
Rear differential oil temperature warning indicator -- click for more
Seat belt reminder -- click for more
Rear seat belt reminders -- click for more
Security indicators -- click for more
Door ajar indicator -- click for more
Hood ajar indicator -- click for more
Yellow/amber/orange indicators
Check engine light -- click for more
Keyless access fault indicator -- click for more
Stability control indicator -- click for more
Stability control off indicator -- click for more
Traction control mode indicator -- click for more
Tire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
Anti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
Electric park brake and fault indicator -- click for more
Transmission temperature indicator -- click for more
All wheel drive trouble indicator -- click for more
Driver assist system indicator -- click for more
Predictive driving assist system fault -- click for more
Driver monitoring system and malfunction indicators -- click for more
Blind spot warning and off indicators -- click for more
Lane departure off indicator -- click for more
Pre-collision braking indicator -- click for more
Reverse automatic braking and park assist indicators -- click for more
More reverse automatic braking and park assist indicators -- click for more
Start/stop system and trouble indicator -- click for more
Attention indicator -- click for more
Subaru intelligent drive mode operation indicators -- click for more
Sport mode indicator -- click for more
Snow mode indicator -- click for more
Hybrid fail indicator -- click for more
Traction battery charge warning -- click for more
Charging indicator -- click for more
Regenerative braking or S pedal drive indicator -- click for more
Hybrid battery overheat indicator -- click for more
Remote charge timer setting indicator -- click for more
Icy road warning -- click for more
Steering responsive headlight off or malfunction indicators -- click for more
LED headlamp out indicator -- click for more
Headlamp leveler fault indicator -- click for more
Interior illumination indicator -- click for more
Low fuel indicator -- click for more
Low washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Green and blue indicators
Driver monitoring system indicator -- click for more
Auto vehicle hold indicators -- click for more
Start/stop system and trouble indicator -- click for more
Cruise control indicators -- click for more
Hill descent and terrain mode indicators -- click for more
Hill hold and start assist indicator -- click for more
X-Mode indicators -- click for more
Hybrid ready indicator -- click for more
EV mode indicator -- click for more
Automatic high beam indicator -- click for more
Park lamps on indicator -- click for more
Fog lamp indicator -- click for more
Turn signal indicator -- click for more
Engine temperature indicator -- click for more
High beam indicator -- click for more
White and gray scale indicators
Brake override indicator -- click for more
Start/stop system indicator -- click for more
Auto vehicle hold indicator -- click for more
Hybrid charging indicators -- click for more
Subaru intelligent drive mode operation indicator -- click for more
Drive mode indicators -- click for more
More drive mode indicators -- click for more
And more drive mode indicators -- click for more
Grip control indicator -- click for more
Sport mode indicator -- click for more
Stop lights indicators -- click for more

Models examined include Ascent, BRZ, Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, Legacy, Outback, Solterra, Tribeca, and WRZ.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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