Key Reminder Chime; Ignition Switch Light; Hazard Warning Flasher; Meters And Gauges (Turbo Models) - Subaru 2008 Impreza Owner's Manual

contains an immobilizer transponder.
The key is near or touching another
transmitter.
& Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when the
driver's door opens and the key is in the
"LOCK" or "Acc" position. The chime stops
when the ignition switch is turned to the
"ON" position or the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
& Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light comes on
when driver's door is opened. The light
remains on for 5 seconds and goes out
after driver's door is closed or if the key is
turned to the "ON" position.

Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher is used to
warn other drivers when you have to park
your vehicle under emergency conditions.
The hazard warning flasher works regard-
less of the position of the ignition switch.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
push the hazard warning button on the
instrument panel. To turn off the flasher,
push the button again.
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.
Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges (Turbo
models)
NOTE
Liquid-crystal displays are used in
some of the meters and gauges in 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 and gauge needles light up.
2. Meter needles and gauge needles
each show MAX position.
3. Meter needles and gauge needles
each show MIN position.
4. Meter and gauge dials, odometer and
trip meter back light illuminate.
5. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins.
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