Subaru Outback (BR): Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch
It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauge needles that takes place when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or “Acc” position.
2. Press the trip knob to show “ ” or “ ” on the trip meter display
The display can be switched as shown in the following illustration by pressing the trip knob.
3. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds.
: Activated
: Deactivated
NOTE
● Your vehicle’s initial movement setting of the meter/gauge needles has been set for activation “ ” at the time of shipment from the factory.
● It is not possible to change the initial movement setting of the meter/gauge needles when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Change the setting when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position.
READ NEXT:
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.
Odometer
This meter displays the odometer when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven.
If you press the trip knob when the
Double trip meter
1) Trip knob
This meter displays the two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you
last set
SEE MORE:
RDS text display
If the PS (Program Service Name) and/or RT (Radio Text) are available, pressing
the “TEXT” button changes the display among PS, RT and frequency. The initial setting
is “PS”.
NOTE
● The maximum number of characters that can be displayed for PS is 8.
● The maximum number
Road Test with Automatic Transmission
A: INSPECTION
1. GENERAL PRECAUTION
Road tests should be conducted to properly diagnose the condition of automatic transmission.
NOTE: When performing the test, do not exceed posted speed limit.
2. D RANGE SHIFT FUNCTION
Check shifting between 1st ←→ 2nd ←→ 3rd ←→
