Subaru Forester: Information display

Information display

1) Outside temperature indicator
2) Fuel consumption indicator

With the ignition switch in the “ON” position, the outside temperature and fuel consumption are indicated on the display.

For type A combination meter:

1) Information display switching knob

With the ignition switch in the “ON” position, each successive press of the information display switching knob toggles the display in the following sequence.

For type B combination meter:

The fuel consumption indicator is linked with the odometer/trip meter display on the combination meter, according to the following chart.

Outside temperature indicator

Outside temperature indicator

1) U.S.-spec. models
2) Except U.S.-spec. models

The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from −22 to 1228F (−30 to 508C).

The indicator can give a false reading under any of the following conditions:
- When there is too much sun.

- During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine is restarted immediately following a shutdown.

- When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range.

Road surface freeze warning indication

Road surface freeze warning indication

1) U.S.-spec. models
2) Except U.S.-spec. models

When the outside temperature drops to 378F (38 C) or lower, the temperature indication flashes to show that the road surface may be frozen.

If the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or lower while the display is giving an indication other than the outside temperature, the display switches to the outside temperature indication and flashes for 5 seconds before returning to its original indication.

If the display is already indicating an outside temperature of 378F (38 C) or lower, the indication does not flash even when the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or lower again, unless the outside temperature has increased to 418F (58C) or higher.

NOTE
The outside temperature indication may differ from the actual outside temperature. The road surface freeze warning indication should be treated only as a guide. Be sure to check the condition of the road surface before driving.

Current fuel consumption (if equipped)

Current fuel consumption (if equipped)

This indication shows the rate of fuel consumption at the present moment.

Average fuel consumption

Average fuel consumption

1) U.S.-spec. models
2) Except U.S.-spec. models

This indication shows the average rate of fuel consumption since the trip meter was last reset.

When either of the trip meter indications is reset, the corresponding average fuel consumption value is also reset.

NOTE
- The indicated values vary in accordance with changes in the vehicle’s running conditions. Also, the indicated values may differ slightly from the actual values and should thus be treated only as a guide.

- When either trip meter indication is reset, the average fuel consumption corresponding to that trip meter indication is not shown until the vehicle has subsequently covered a distance of 1 mile (or 1 km).

To turn off fuel consumption indicator display

The fuel consumption indicator display can be turned off.

To turn off this display, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and press the “+” button adjacent to the information display for approximately 5 seconds.

Then, the information display and the clock display will blink for 3 seconds to notify you that the fuel consumption display has been turned off.

To restore the indicator, once again press the “+” button for approximately 5 seconds.

NOTE
- The initial display setting of the fuel consumption indicator of your vehicle has been set to operational at the time of shipment from the factory.

- Even if you turn off the fuel consumption indicator, the fuel consumption indicator will automatically turn on when the battery voltage is disconnected and then reconnected for battery replacement or fuse replacement.

Warning and indicator lights

Light control switch