'04 Forester XT security system "on" light?

On my '04 WRX, there is a red light directly under the tach that blinks on and off that says "Security"

David

My '04 WRX has the factory-installed premium security system and it has a small red light right under the tach that flashes every 2 seconds or so. It flashes the word "Security".

David

Yes, there's a light that flashes in the cluster, but it doesn't flash (and the security system isn't armed!) if the car is in 'Valet Mode'. Look in your manual about how to disable/enable Valet Mode and what its used for.

My '03 Forester came from the dealer in Valet Mode, maybe they do this so all the alarms don't go off during shipping or something.

Jason, and others who responded,

You're right! In the instrument cluster (right side). Yes, about every two seconds. What strikes me is that you have to be in just the right place at the right time to see it. So, to the extent such lights are also to serve as a deterent to a would-be crime-doer, it's not much good. Yes, there's a little sticker on one window stating "Equipped with a genuine Subaru security system," but that's not readable in poor light.

My previous car ('99 Acord) had a frequently-flashing red light right by the front door interior lock buttons. My '01 Volvo S60 has a light center dash top, right at the windshield base, very visible. I'd say Subaru needs a more obvious indicator.

HW

my 03 Forrester is the same. hard to see from the outside , kind of defeats the purpose if u ask me.

Mik