How do I turn off the engine light in my Subaru?

How do I turn off the engine light in my Subaru?

How to Reset a Subaru Check Engine Light

  1. Open the hood of your Subaru and loosen the nut that holds the cable clamp to the negative battery terminal.
  2. Slide the cable off the negative battery terminal.
  3. Wait 5 minutes, then reconnect the cable and tighten the retaining nut.

Why is the key light flashing in my car Subaru?

That’s the Security Indicator Light, and it’s blinking, it’s telling you that the car’s security sytem is armed. When the car is locked and off, the Security Indicator Light will blink steadily. It will trigger shortly after the engine has been turned off and the key has been removed from the ignition.

How do I get my Subaru out of security mode?

If You have consistent problems with Your alarm system You will want to contact a Subaru service center to make sure there are no problems with the alarm’s computer. To reset the immobilizer in a Subaru hold down the panic button for 2 to 5 seconds then press lock two times.

How long does it take for a Subaru computer to reset?

this is the process. takes about 45 minutes – 1 hour, so dont say i didnt warn you. with all accessories (lights/aircond etc) off, start the car without touching the throttle.

What is the AVH button on my Subaru?

Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) is a driver-selectable feature designed to help reduce your fatigue during stop-and-go driving by allowing you to bring the vehicle to a stop and remove your foot from the brake while the feature holds the vehicle in place.

What does AVH mean on a Subaru?

Auto Vehicle Hold
Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH) alleviates driver fatigue by holding the vehicle in position when stopped. Subaru XV 2.0i-S AWD shown.

What causes the security indicator light to blink in a Subaru?

When the car is locked and off, the Security Indicator Light will blink steadily. It will trigger shortly after the engine has been turned off and the key has been removed from the ignition. For Subaru models with keyless access and a push-button start system, it will do so after the ignition switch returns to “OFF.”

Why does my Subaru keyless start not turn on?

For Subaru models with keyless access and a push-button start system, it will do so after the ignition switch returns to “OFF.” Actually, if the car is off and locked and it isn’t blinking, that could mean a malfunction, or that your car’s battery is dead.

What does it mean when your Subaru is off and locked?

Actually, if the car is off and locked and it isn’t blinking, that could mean a malfunction, or that your car’s battery is dead. If it’s malfunctioning, schedule service with our Subaru service center in Brooklyn Park immediately.

What does the red light mean on a Subaru Forester?

Subaru Warning Light: Red Car with Lock Meaning Ever look down at your Subaru dashboard and see a warning light that looks like a red car with a lock illuminated? It looks like this: That’s the Security Indicator Light, and it’s blinking, it’s telling you that the car’s security sytem is armed.