Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch

Subaru Forester / Subaru Forester Owners Manual / Keys and doors / Meters and gauges / Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch

Type A
Type A

Type B
Type B

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 odometer/trip meter or display. on the odometer/trip meter display.

The display can be switched as shown in the following illustration by pressing the trip knob.

Type A:

*: or

*: , and or or, and cannot or be displayed when the ignition switch cannot be displayed when the ignition switch in the “ON” position.

Type B:

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*: cannot be displayed when or the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

3. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds.

: Deactivated : Activated

NOTE : 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 at the time of shipment from the factory.

- It is not possible to cancel the initial movement setting of the meter/gauge needles when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Cancel the setting when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position.

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