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.
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The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.
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
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
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General Description
A: COMPONENT
Engine control module (ECM)
Cruise control command switch
Stop light and brake switch
Cruise indicator light and cruise
set indicator light
Transmission control module
(TCM) (AT and CVT model)
Inhibitor switch (CVT model)
Neutral position switch (MT
model
To extend the cover, pull the end of the cover out of the housing, then insert
its hooks into the catches as shown. To rewind it, unhook it from the catches and
it will rewind automatically. You should hold on to the cover and guide it back
into the cover housing while it is rewinding.
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