Did you get an owner's manual with the car? This has a lot of info about the car you may find useful, like if the power light is supposed to come on when you start the car. If you didn't get one, do a search, and you will be able to find the phone number for S.O.A. (Subaru of America). Call them and they will send you one free. I'd tell you about the light, but I don't remember. I don't drive my car very often any more. You also might be able to do a search on "Power light".