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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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
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Pulling off the fender lining
It is necessary to pull off the fender lining when replacing some bulbs.
1. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel fully in the opposite direction
of the bulb to be replaced.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the clip from the fender lining. Refer to “Type B clips” F11-5.
4. Pull off
Operation
If the driver and/or front passenger have/ has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s)
when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the seatbelt warning light(s)
will flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the
driver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chi
