Outback F6-3.0L DOHC (2006)
Low Tire Pressure Indicator: Description and Operation
Low tire pressure warning light (if equipped)
When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, the low tire pressure warning light will come on for approximately 2 seconds to check that the
tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is functioning properly. If there is no problem and all tires are properly inflated, the light will go out. Each
tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute
for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
The TPMS gives warning both when a tire is significantly under-inflated and when there is a problem in the TPMS. The low tire pressure warning
light operates differently according to these conditions as follows:
When a tire is significantly under-inflated:
Steady illumination
When there is a problem in the TPMS:
Flashing
Should the warning light flash, have the system inspected by your nearest SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING!
If this light does not come on briefly after the ignition switch is turned ON or the light is flashing, you should have your Tire Pressure
Monitoring System checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
If this light comes on while driving, never brake suddenly and keep driving straight ahead while gradually reducing speed. Then slowly pull
off the road to a safe place. Otherwise an accident involving serious vehicle damage and serious personal injury could occur.
If this light still comes on while driving after adjusting the tire pressure, a tire may have significant damage and a fast leak that causes the
tire to lose air rapidly. If you have a flat tire, replace it with a spare tire as soon as possible.
When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel rim is replaced without the original pressure sensor/transmitter being transferred, the Low tire
pressure warning light will flash. This indicates the TPMS is unable to monitor all four road wheels. Contact your SUBARU dealer as soon
as possible for tire and sensor replacement and/or system resetting. If the light flashes, promptly contact a SUBARU dealer to have the
system inspected.
Caution!
The tire pressure monitoring system is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least
monthly) using a tire gauge. After any change to tire pressure(s), the tire pressure monitoring system will not re-check tire inflation pressures until the
vehicle is first driven more than 20 mph (32 km/h). Be sure to install the specified size for the front and rear tires.
