Security Indicator Light; Select Lever/Gear Position Indicator - Subaru 2001 Outback Owner's Manual

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Instruments and controls
The Vehicle Dynamics Control system is
probably malfunctioning under any of the
following conditions. Have your vehicle
checked at a SUBARU dealer immedi-
ately.
. The light does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to the "ON"
position.
. The light does not turn off even after a
period of approximately 2 seconds after
the ignition switch has been turned to the
"ON" position.
&

Security indicator light

This indicator light shows the status of the
alarm system. It also indicates operation
of the immobilizer system.
! Alarm system
It blinks to show the driver the operational
status of the alarm system. For detailed
information, refer to "Alarm system" F2-
16.
! Immobilizer system
This light blinks approximately 60 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned from
"ON" position to the "Acc" or "LOCK"
position or immediately after the key is
pulled out. Refer to "Immobilizer" F2-3.
If the indicator light does not flash, it may
indicate that immobilizer system may be
faulty. Contact your nearest SUBARU
dealer immediately.
In the event that an unauthorized key (for
example, an unauthorized duplicate) is
used, the security indicator light illumi-
nates.
& Select lever/gear position in-
dicator
This indicator shows the position of the
shift lever (MT models) or select lever (AT
and CVT models).
! AT and CVT models
When the manual mode is selected, the
gear position indicator (which shows the
current gear selection) and the upshift/
downshift indicator light up. Refer to
"Automatic transmission/Continuously
variable transmission" F7-18.
! MT models
The shift-up indicator light illuminates and
informs the driver about the upshift timing
for fuel-efficient driving.
The gear position indicator light and the
shift-up indicator can be activated or
deactivated by performing the following
procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK"
position.
2. Press the trip knob to show "
" " on the trip meter display.
The display can be switched as shown in
the following illustration by pressing the
trip knob.
: " " or " " and " " or "
1
*
be displayed when the ignition switch is
in the "ON" position.
2
* : MT models only
" or
" cannot