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Question posted by keal on May 22nd, 2014

What Does Blue Warning Light Mean In A Subaru Outback

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Answer #1: Posted by blountb1 on May 22nd, 2014 5:41 AM

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Referred to as the "Coolant Temperature Low Indicator Light or the Coolant Temperature High Warning Light" in the Subaru Owner's Manual, this light will come on whenever you start your Subaru vehicle. Upon startup, your vehicle is preforming a temperature check. For the system check, this indicator light/warning light illuminates in RED for approximately 2 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. After that, this indicator light/warning light changes to BLUE and maintains illumination in BLUE. This BLUE illuminated light turns off when the engine is warmed up sufficiently.

The blue light will stay on until the engine has reached optimal operational temperature. While you can still drive the vehicle safely with this light on, it is best to wait until the blue light has turned off. The light should only stay on for a minute or two, unless it is extremely cold outside, then it may take a minute or so longer to go out.

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