Outback F4-2.5L (2008)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Description and Operation
ACTIVATION OF MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT
1. When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine OFF), the malfunction indicator light (A) in the combination meter illuminates.
NOTE: If the engine malfunction indicator light does not illuminate, perform diagnostics of malfunction indicator light circuit or the combination
meter circuit. See: Powertrain Management/Computers and Control Systems/Testing and Inspection/Symptom Related Diagnostic
Procedures/Diagnosis By Symptom/Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Does Not Come ON
2. After starting the engine, the malfunction indicator light goes out. If it does not go off, either the engine or emission control system has
malfunction.
3. If the diagnostic system detects a misfire which could damage the catalyst, the malfunction indicator light will blink at a cycle of 1 Hz.
4. Turn the ignition switch to OFF and connect the delivery (test) mode connector.
1. When the ignition switch is turned to ON (engine OFF), the malfunction indicator light illuminates.
2. After the engine starts, malfunction indicator light blinks in a cycle of 0.5 Hz. (During diagnosis)