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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2010OUTBACK SPORT F4-2.5L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSMALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMPDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
2010 Subaru Outback Sport F4-2.5L SOHC
Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Description and Operation
2010 Subaru Outback Sport F4-2.5L SOHCSECTION Description and Operation
ACTIVATION OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT
1. When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine OFF), the malfunction indicator light (A) in the combination meter illuminates.
NOTE: If the malfunction indicator light does not illuminate, perform diagnostics of the malfunction indicator light circuit or the combination meter circuit. Malfunction Indicator Light Does Not Come ON
2. After starting the engine, the malfunction indicator light goes out. If it does not go off, any of the engine and emission control system has malfunction.
3. If the diagnostic system detects a misfire which could damage the catalyst, the malfunction indicator light will blink at a cycle of 1 Hz.
4. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, and connect the delivery (test) mode connector (A) located under the glove box.
1. When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine OFF), the malfunction indicator light illuminates.
2. After the engine starts, malfunction indicator light blinks in a cycle of 0.5 Hz. (During diagnosis)
3. Malfunction indicator light blinks at a cycle of 3 Hz after diagnosis if there is no trouble. Malfunction indicator light illuminates if faulty.
1. When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine OFF), the malfunction indicator light (A) in the combination meter illuminates.
NOTE: If the malfunction indicator light does not illuminate, perform diagnostics of the malfunction indicator light circuit or the combination meter circuit. Malfunction Indicator Light Does Not Come ON
2. After starting the engine, the malfunction indicator light goes out. If it does not go off, any of the engine and emission control system has malfunction.
3. If the diagnostic system detects a misfire which could damage the catalyst, the malfunction indicator light will blink at a cycle of 1 Hz.
4. Turn the ignition switch to OFF, and connect the delivery (test) mode connector (A) located under the glove box.
1. When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine OFF), the malfunction indicator light illuminates.
2. After the engine starts, malfunction indicator light blinks in a cycle of 0.5 Hz. (During diagnosis)
3. Malfunction indicator light blinks at a cycle of 3 Hz after diagnosis if there is no trouble. Malfunction indicator light illuminates if faulty.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.