When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly; Hazard Warning Flasher; Meters And Gauges; Combination Meter Illumination - Subaru Forester 2012 Owner's Manual

charged or replaced, it may require an
initialization of the steering lock sys-
tem to start the engine. In such a case,
initialize the steering lock.*
*Initialization of steering lock
Switch the power to "OFF". Open
and close the driver's door, and wait
for approximately 10 seconds. When
the steering is locked, the initializa-
tion is completed.
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Battery drainage prevention func-
tion
When the power is left in "Acc" for
approximately 1 hour, the power will be
automatically switched to "OFF" to prevent
the battery from going dead. (In AT
models, this function is activated when
the select lever is in the "P" position.)
& When access key does not
operate properly
" Access key – if access key
Refer to
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F9-15.
does not operate properly"

Hazard warning flasher

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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 ignition switch position.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
push the hazard warning button on the
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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

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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 illuminate in the follow-
ing 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.
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