Meter needles/gauge illumination setting (models with type A combination meter)
When the setting is activated or deactivated, the meter needles and gauge illuminate and turn off as follows.
Activated:
When the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position, the needles and gauge illuminate and turn off after approximately 20 seconds.
The illumination gradually turns off after the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “LOCK” position.
Deactivated:
The needles and gauge do not illuminate when the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position.
The illumination turns off immediately after the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “LOCK” position.
NOTE
- Even during the illumination after
the driver’s door is opened, if the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position, the combination meter will
illuminate as usual.
- If the doors are locked by the remote keyless entry system during the illumination after the driver’s door is opened, the illumination will be turned off.
- Even while the illumination gradually turns off after the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, if the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the combination meter illuminates as usual.
To change the setting:
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.

*:
or
,
and
or
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.
: Activated
: Deactivated
NOTE
The initial illumination setting of the
meter needles/gauge of your vehicle
has been set for activation
at the
time of shipment from the factory.
See also:
Checking the oil level
Non-turbo models
1) Yellow handle
Turbo models except STI
Check the oil level monthly.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the engine.
2. Pull out the level gauge, wipe it clean, and ...
Drugs and driving
There are some drugs (over the
counter and prescription) that can
delay your reaction time and impair
your perception, judgment and attentiveness.
If you drive after taking
them, it may i ...
Recommended brake fluid
CAUTION
Never use different brands of brake fluid together. Also, avoid mixing DOT 3
and DOT 4 brake fluids even if they are the same brand. ...
