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Question posted by LaneyDahl on April 3rd, 2013

A Red Security Light Is Flashing On My Dashboard. What Should I Do?

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Owner's Manual - Page 27

...16 3-11 3-16 or Front passenger's frontal airbag OFF indicator light CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp Charge warning light 3-11 Turn signal indicator lights 3-17 3-12 High beam indicator light Security indicator light (if equipped) Cruise control indicator light (if equipped) Cruise control set indicator light (if equipped) Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator...
Owner's Manual - Page 32

...lightly so that it may be raised back gradually. - CONTINUED - Then release the lever and move the seat back and forth to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure that it is securely...and of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is securely locked into place. When operating the reclining lever to the desired position. If you do ...
Owner's Manual - Page 41

...the upright position in a collision, the risk of warning opera- & Seatbelt warning light and chime Your vehicle is flashing. . If the front seatbacks are not used in this can result in the...injury. . At speeds lower than approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light will alternate between flashing and steady illumination at the driver's seat, as follows according to cancel the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 86

...'s wiring could make the system inoperative, which may increase the risk of the dashboard on any of the SRS airbag or could result in accidental inflation of the ... (Center pillar righthand side) . Flashing or flickering of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the "ON" position . No illumination of the warning light . Inside each front fender . Steering...
Owner's Manual - Page 93

... with the key, turn the key toward the rear. Door locks & Locking and unlocking from the outside NOTE Even if the security indicator light flashes irregularly or its fuse blows (the light does not flash if its fuse is blown), the immobilizer system will function normally. 1) 2) Lock Unlock To lock the driver's door from the...
Owner's Manual - Page 98

...half of the power door locking switch, close the driver's door within 10 seconds after Step 4, a flash of the turn signal lights flashes 3 times to indicate completion of your SUBARU dealer. 1) Negative (−) side facing up to install... holding down the "UNLOCK" side of the transmitter case by your transmitters for secur- CONTINUED - If you should reprogram all of the setting.
Owner's Manual - Page 102

... Cycle the ignition switch from the factory. The vehicle's horn will sound and the turn signal lights flash if someone attempts to break into the ignition switch. Opening a door or the rear gate. ... side of the driver's power door locking switch, open after the 30-second period, the horn will flash for a maximum of shipment from the "LOCK" to "ON" position 3 times within the following ....
Owner's Manual - Page 103

...been armed for surveillance. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Security indicator light : Press to Arm the system. : Press to set the door ... seconds (standby time), the indicator lights will then flash slowly (twice approximately every 2 seconds), indicating that they are fully closed , an electronic chirp sounds 5 times, the turn signal lights flash 5 times to alert you close ...
Owner's Manual - Page 104

... opened. . Cycle the ignition switch from the "LOCK" to "Activating and deactivating the alarm system" in the valet mode (only vehicle with an immobilizer, the security indicator light does not flash during this mode, DOORS MUST BE MANUALLY LOCKED. ! Keys and doors 2-15 . Emergency disarming If you choose the valet mode, the...
Owner's Manual - Page 105

... be armed with the remote transmitter or with the inside door lock levers. 5. Turn the ignition switch from the ignition switch. & Tripped sensor identification The security indicator light flashes when the alarm system has been triggered. Open the doors and get out of impact on the transmitter. 1) 2) ON LOCK 2. Arming the system CAUTION...
Owner's Manual - Page 106

...the doors from being opened even if the inside regardless of the position of the above indicator light flashings will recur each time the ignition switch is pulled. NOTE Any of - CONTINUED - Keys...sensitivity of the shock sensors adjusted to your preference by sounding the horn and flashing the turn signal lights to the vehicle and when any of the alarm system and shock sensors appropriately...
Owner's Manual - Page 116

... 5 seconds and then dims before it goes out. Instruments and controls 3-5 contains an immobilizer transponder. . the "P" position: 1. NOTE The ignition switch light flashes when the reminder chime sounds. & Ignition switch light (if equipped) For easy access to have the key interlock system repaired. & Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver...
Owner's Manual - Page 124

..., it goes out immediately and remains off. Instruments and controls 3-13 If the light comes on while driving, immediately stop the engine at the proper level but goes out... system warning light if the EBD system becomes faulty. warning light (AT vehicles) The AT oil temperature warning light comes on . Automatic transmission control system warning If the light flashes after the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 127

... driven with tires of different diameters or with the air pressure excessively low in the "ON" position. For vehicles with Vehicle Dynamics Control system This light flashes if the vehicle is replenished up to an internal fuel quantity of approximately 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 Imp gal). & All-Wheel Drive warnWARNING ing...
Owner's Manual - Page 130

... the "CRUISE" indicator light flashes. To reactivate the cruise control function, turn the ignition switch back to the "Acc" or "LOCK" position, and then turn it again to the "ON" position and goes out after approximately 3 seconds. To adjust the clock, open the small article storage compartment in the dashboard with the vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 185

... the rear gate is left open, the light flashes and a chime sounds about 30 minutes later and then the light is opened . 6-2 Interior equipment Interior lights When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light goes out to avoid battery discharge. & Dome light about 30 minutes later and then the light is left open, the light flashes and a chime sounds
Owner's Manual - Page 197

...securing light cargo. When using the hooks, raise them. Cargo tie-down hooks CAUTION The cargo tie-down hooks are two retractable shopping bag hooks (one on each side). The cargo area is 44 lbs (20 kg) per a hook. Never try to secure...The maximum load capacity is equipped with four tiedown hooks so that cargo can be secured with a total weight exceeding 6.6 lbs (3 kg) on a net attached to...
Owner's Manual - Page 222

... Dynamics Control system operates; The Vehicle Dynamics Control System may be noticed coming from the engine compartment. on gravel-covered or rutted roads . This indicator light flashes during - CONTINUED - In the circumstances listed in such a condition. . Such operation does not indicate a system fault. . This too is a consequence of the skid suppression function...
Owner's Manual - Page 229

... or winding roads . This may cause loss of the following conditions. Depress the accelerator pedal until the At this time, the " " indicator light is deactivated and the "CRUISE" indicator light flashes. Push the control lever downward in use the cruise control under any of vehicle control: . Then release the accelerator pedal. driving up...
Owner's Manual - Page 256

... is operated. - the safety chains are in mind: ! You should never speed. If the vehicle is firmly secured. Make sure that the trailer's turn signal lights flash when the vehicle's turn signals, the brake lights and parking lights each time you should also keep the following tips in good condition. Tires Trailer tire condition, size...

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