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Subaru Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

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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
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake Trouble IndicatorBrake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake Trouble Indicator Canada
Oil Trouble Indicator SymbolOil and oil level warning lights -- click for moreLow Oil Level Symbol
Temperature Warning Light SymbolEngine temperature indicator -- click for more
Steering Trouble IndicatorElectronic power steering trouble indicator -- click for more
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for more
Rear Differential Temperature IndicatorRear differential oil temperature warning indicator -- click for more
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminder -- click for more
Rear Seat Safety Belt WarningRear seat belt reminders -- click for more
Security Lock IndicatorSecurity indicators -- click for moreImmobilizer dot
Door Ajar Warning IndicatorDoor ajar indicator -- click for more
Hood ajar indicatorHood ajar indicator -- click for more
Yellow/amber/orange indicators
Check Engine TextCheck engine light -- click for moreCheck engine
Keyless system malfunctionKeyless access fault indicator -- click for more
Stacility controlStability control indicator -- click for more
Slip Control Off IndicatorStability control off indicator -- click for more
TRACTION control mode indicatorTraction control mode indicator -- click for more
Tire Pressure Monitor SymbolTire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
ABS Trouble Indicator USAnti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for moreABS Trouble Indicator Canada
Electric Park Brake IndicatorElectric park brake and fault indicator -- click for more
Auto Transmission Oil TemperatureTransmission temperature indicator -- click for more
All Wheel Drive Trouble IndicatorAll wheel drive trouble indicator -- click for more
Safety system support indicatorDriver assist system indicator -- click for more
PDA Indicator yellow amberPredictive driving assist system fault -- click for more
Driver monitoring offDriver monitoring system and malfunction indicators -- click for moreDriver monitoring system malfunctionDriver monitoring stopped
Blind Spot IndicatorBlind spot warning and off indicators -- click for moreBlind spot monitor off
Lane Departure System OffLane departure off indicator -- click for moreLane Departure WarningLane Departure Indicator
Collision WarningPre-collision braking indicator -- click for more
RAB fault indicatorReverse automatic braking and park assist indicators -- click for moreRAB off indicator
Park Assist SymbolMore reverse automatic braking and park assist indicators -- click for morePark assist off
start stop indicatorStart/stop system and trouble indicator -- click for more
Attention indicatorAttention indicator -- click for more
Hybrid sport mode indicatorSubaru intelligent drive mode operation indicators -- click for moreHybrid intelligent mode indicator
Sport mode indicatorSport mode indicator -- click for more
Frost Warning IndicatorSnow mode indicator -- click for more
Electronic Power ControlHybrid fail indicator -- click for more
EV charge warningTraction battery charge warning -- click for more
Charging Indicator SymbolCharging indicator -- click for more
Regeneration boostRegenerative braking or S pedal drive indicator -- click for more
Hybrid battery overheat indicatorHybrid battery overheat indicator -- click for more
Charge timer indicatorRemote charge timer setting indicator -- click for more
Frost warningIcy road warning -- click for more
SRH off indicatorSteering responsive headlight off or malfunction indicators -- click for moreSRH malfunction indicator
LED Headlight MalfunctionLED headlamp out indicator -- click for more
Headlight Levelling IndicatorHeadlamp leveler fault indicator -- click for more
Interior illumination indicatorInterior illumination indicator -- click for more
Low Fuel IndicatorLow fuel indicator -- click for more
Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorLow washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Green and blue indicators
Driver monitoring onDriver monitoring system indicator -- click for more
AVH indicatorAuto vehicle hold indicators -- click for moreHold Operation IndicatorAuto vehicle hold indicator
Start stop indicatorStart/stop system and trouble indicator -- click for more
Cruise Control IndicatorCruise control indicators -- click for moreSet Indicator (Cruise Control)Cruise Control Indicator Symbol
Grade assist 2Hill descent and terrain mode indicators -- click for moreTerrain Selector Symbol
Hill Holder Indicator SymbolHill hold and start assist indicator -- click for more
X-Mode 2 indicatorX-Mode indicators -- click for moreX-Mode 1 indicatorX-Mode indicator
Ready Mode IndicatorHybrid ready indicator -- click for more
EV mode onEV mode indicator -- click for more
High-beam Assistant IndicatorAutomatic high beam indicator -- click for more
Tail Light Indicator CanadaPark lamps on indicator -- click for more
Fog Lamp Indicator SymbolFog lamp indicator -- click for more
Turn Signal IndicatorTurn signal indicator -- click for more
Temperature Indicator ColdEngine temperature indicator -- click for more
High Beam On IndicatorHigh beam indicator -- click for more
White and gray scale indicators
Brake override indicatorBrake override indicator -- click for more
Start stop fault indicatorStart/stop system indicator -- click for more
Auto vehicle hold indicatorAuto vehicle hold indicator -- click for more
Charge indicatorHybrid charging indicators -- click for moreSave indicator
Sport sharp modeSubaru intelligent drive mode operation indicator -- click for more
Sport modeDrive mode indicators -- click for moreSport+ modeComfort mode
Individual modeMore drive mode indicators -- click for moreEco modeNormal mode
Track modeAnd more drive mode indicators -- click for morePower modeSnow mode
Grip controlGrip control indicator -- click for more
Sport mode indicatorSport mode indicator -- click for more
Stop light indicator leftStop lights indicators -- click for moreStop light indicator right

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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