2009 Subaru Outback Support Question
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Question posted by ruthrob6336 on February 14th, 2016
Flashing Red Light On Steering Column, What Does It Mean?
we ran the battery flat today by leaving doors open while cleaning it. Then after driving a short way to supermarket were unable to start car. Kind person jump started the car and when we got home noticed red light flashing at back of steering wheel on column. Please tell us what this is, not sure if it was present before today
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on February 14th, 2016 1:33 AM
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Its a "Security Light" Try the instructions here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCh0Xmm31hE to turn it off.
Answer #2: Posted by aureliamarygrace on February 14th, 2016 2:16 AM
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For the lights meaning and what should you do when dashboards light comes on, please refer to the link below:
http://www.stanleysubaru.com/blog/2012/may/24/what-does-this-light-on-my-subaru-dashboard-mean.htm
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