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

Subaru Impreza / Subaru Impreza Owners Manual / Instruments and controls / Meters and gauges / 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.

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.

Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or “Acc” position.

Press the trip knob to show on the odometer and trip meter display. or The display can be switched as shown in the following illustration by pressing the trip knob. on the odometer and trip meter display.

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

*1: STI only

*1: STI only
*2: , and or or, and cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. or *3: Turbo models except STI cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
*3: Turbo models except STI
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 factory. 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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