Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
AWD Warning Light Display: Operation
AWD light illuminates or blinks, when the AWD is in special control condition and AWD has malfunction.
- At normal condition
After turning the ignition switch to ON, illuminates for 2 seconds then goes off.
- When FF mode is selected
AWD light illuminates when the AWD ON/OFF switching function is set to "FF mode" with the ignition switch ON.
- When malfunction is detected
AWD light blinks at 2 Hz when any of the following malfunctions are detected with the ignition switch ON.
- When tire with different diameter is installed, or air pressure of any of four wheels is excessively low.
- When "Rear differential inspection mode" is judged as NG Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION MODE .
If the AWD light does not illuminate, or illumination patterns are not as above, check the AWD light circuit. Ref. to TRANSMISSION (DIAGNOSTICS) (IMPREZA MODEL)>AWD WARNING LIGHT DISPLAY>INSPECTION .
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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.