Eco Gauge (Models With Type A Combination Meter); Warning And Indicator Lights - Subaru 2011 Forester Quick Reference Manual

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Instruments and controls
& ECO gauge (models with type
A combination meter)
The unit displayed varies depending on
the model.
The ECO gauge shows the difference
between the average rate of fuel con-
sumption since the trip meter was last
reset and the current rate of fuel con-
sumption.
The ECO gauge indicates the current fuel
efficiency as shown in the following chart.
Needle pointing
Displayed unit
"+" side
MPG Better
l/100km Poorer
NOTE
. The ECO gauge shows only an
approximate indication of fuel effi-
ciency.
. After resetting the trip meter, the
average rate of fuel consumption is not
shown until driving 0.6 mile (1 km).
Until that time, the ECO gauge does not
operate.
"-" side
Poorer
Better

Warning and indicator lights

Several of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate momentarily and then turn off
when the ignition switch is initially turned
to the "ON" position. This permits check-
ing the operation of the bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the "ON" position. For
the system check, the following lights
illuminate and turn off after several sec-
onds or after the engine has started.
: Seatbelt warning light
(The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the driver fastens the
seatbelt.)
: Front passenger's seatbelt warning
light
(The seatbelt warning light turns off
only when the front seat passenger
fastens the seatbelt.)
: SRS airbag system warning light
ON / : Front passenger's frontal airbag
ON indicator light
/ : Front passenger's frontal airbag
OFF indicator light
: CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-
function indicator lamp