If steam is coming from the engine compartment
Subaru Forester / Subaru Forester Owners Manual / In case of emergency / Engine overheating / If steam is coming from the engine compartment
Turn off the engine and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
See also:
Vehicle symbols
There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
For warning and indicator lights, refer to “Warning and indicator lights” F19.
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Shopping bag hook
CAUTION
Do not hang items on the shopping bag hook that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) or more. ...
If the light illuminates steadily
If the light illuminates steadily while driving
or does not turn off after the engine starts,
an emission control system malfunction
has been detected.
You should have your vehicle checked by
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