When Access Key Does Not Operate Properly; Hazard Warning Flasher; Meters And Gauges; Combination Meter Illumination - Subaru Forester 2013 Owner's Manual

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Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher
NOTE
. In CVT models, the push-button
ignition switch cannot be switched to
"OFF" when the select lever is in a
position other than "P".
. When operating the push-button
ignition switch, firmly press it all the
way.
. If the push-button ignition switch is
pressed quickly, the power may not
turn on or off.
! Battery drainage prevention func-
tion
When the push-button ignition switch is
left in "ON" or "ACC" for approximately 1
hour, the push-button ignition switch will
be automatically switched to "OFF" to
prevent the battery from going dead. (In
CVT models, this function is activated
when the select lever is in the "P"
position.)
& When access key does not
operate properly
Refer to "Access key – if access key does
not operate properly" F9-16.

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 with the
ignition switch in any position.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher,
press the hazard warning button on the
instrument panel. To turn off the flasher,
press the button again.
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on,
the turn signals do not work.

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 and liquid crystal
display illuminate.
2. Meter and gauge indications each
show MAX position.
3. Meter and gauge indications each
show MIN position.
4. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins.