Meters And Gauges; Combination Meter Illumination - Subaru 2011 Forester Quick Reference Manual

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Instruments and controls

Meters and gauges

NOTE
Liquid-crystal displays are used in
some of the meters and gauges on
the combination meter. You will find
their indications hard to see if you wear
polarized glasses.
& Combination meter illumina-
tion
When the ignition switch is turned to the
"ON" position, the various parts of the
combination meter are illuminated in the
following sequence:
1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter
needles, gauge needles, odometer and
trip meter back light illuminate.
2. Meters and gauges each show MAX
position.
3. Meters and gauges each show MIN
position.
4. Dials and indicators in meters and
gauges light up.
5. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins.
& Canceling the function for
meter/gauge needle move-
ment upon turning on the
ignition switch
Type A
Type B
It is possible to activate or deactivate the
movement of the meter needles and
gauge needles that takes place when the
ignition switch is turned to the "ON"
position.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"
or "Acc" position.
2. Press the trip knob to show "
or " "/" " on the odometer/trip meter
display.
The display can be switched as shown in
the following illustration by pressing the
trip knob.
"/" "