SUBARU LEGACY 2007 Owners Manual

Black plate (132,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
3-10
Instruments and controls
Canada-spec. vehiclesThis indication shows the distance that the
vehicle has been driven since you last set
it to zero.
To set the trip meter to zero, select the A
trip or B trip meter by pushing the multi-
information display toggle button and keep
the knob pushed for more than 0.8
second.
If you press the multi-information display
toggle button when the ignition switch is in
the “LOCK ”position, the odometer/trip
meter will light up. It is possible to set
the trip meter to zero while the odometer/
trip meter is lit up. If you do not press the
trip knob within 5 seconds of illumination
of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/
trip meter will go off. Also, if you open and
close the driver ’s door within 5 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the
odometer/trip meter will go off.
NOTEIf the connection between the combina-
tion meter and battery is broken for any
reason such as vehicle maintenance or
fuse replacement, the data recorded on
the trip meter will be lost.&
Current and average fuel
consumptionU.S.-spec. vehicles
Canada-spec. vehicles
1) Current fuel consumption
2) Average fuel consumptionCurrent fuel consumption shows the rate
of fuel consumption at the present mo-
ment. Average fuel consumption shows
the average rate of fuel consumption since
the trip meter was last reset.
When the vehicle speed is less than
approximately 6 mph (9.5 km/h), the
current fuel consumption is not displayed.
The displayed number with “A” is the
average fuel consumption corresponding
to the A trip meter indication, and the
displayed number with “B”is the average
fuel consumption corresponding to the B
trip meter indication.
When either of the trip meter indications is
reset, the corresponding average fuel
ProCarManuals.com

Black plate (133,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
consumption value is also reset.NOTE. The indicated values vary in accor-
dance 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 indica-
tion is not shown until the vehicle has
subsequently covered a distance of 1
mile (or 1 km).
& Outside temperature and
journey time! Outside temperatureU.S.-spec. vehiclesCanada-spec. vehicles 1) Outside temperature
2) Journey time
The indicator shows the outside tempera-
ture in a range from
22 to 1228 F(30 to
50 8C).
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 shut-
down.
. When the actual outside temperature
falls outside the specified indicator range.U.S.-spec. vehicles Instruments and controls
3-11
–
CONTINUED –
3
ProCarManuals.com

Black plate (134,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
3-12
Instruments and controls
Canada-spec. vehiclesWhen the outside temperature is 37 8F
(3 8C) or lower, the display flashes “OUT
TEMP 37 8F(3 8C) ”for 3 seconds and
gives a notice to the driver that the road
surface may be frozen. After 3 seconds, it
returns to its original indication of the
outside temperature and journey time.
If the outside temperature drops to 37 8F
(3 8C) or lower while the display is giving
an indication other than the outside
temperature, the display shows “OUT
TEMP 37 8F(3 8C) ”for 3 seconds before
returning to its original indication.
If the display is already indicating an
outside temperature of 37 8F(3 8C) or lower
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON ”position, the display does not shows
“OUT TEMP 37 8F(3 8C) ”.
NOTEThe outside temperature indication
may differ from the actual outside
temperature. The indication “OUT
TEMP 37 8F(3 8C) ” should be treated
only as a guide. Be sure to check the
condition of the road surface before
driving.
! Journey timeU.S.-spec. vehicles
Canada-spec. vehicles
1) Outside temperature
2) Journey timeThe journey time shows the time that has
elapsed since the ignition switch was
turned to the “START”position.
ProCarManuals.com

Black plate (135,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
After 2 hours have passed for the journey
time, the display indication flashes “E/T
2:00 ”at the center of the display for 3
seconds and gives a notice to the driver to
take a rest. After 3 seconds, it returns to its
original indication of the outside tempera-
ture and journey time.
If you continue to drive your vehicle
without stopping the engine, the display
flashes the journey time for 3 seconds at
the center of the display after each
additional hour has elapsed. If the display
shows an indication other than the journey
time, the display switches to the journey
time for 3 seconds for each additional hour
that has elapsed after the first 2 hours.
After 3 seconds, it returns to its original
indication. However, if the journey time
indication overlaps with another indication,
the journey time indication is shortened.NOTEThe journey time is reset when the
ignition switch is turned to the “OFF ”
position. It is also reset if the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK ”or
“ ACC ”position prior to restarting of
the engine.
& Driving range on remaining
fuelU.S.-spec. vehiclesCanada-spec. vehiclesThe driving range indicates the distance in units of 10 miles (10 km) that can be
driven by taking into consideration the fuel
remaining in the tank and the average rate
of fuel consumption over the last 30 miles
(30 km).
U.S.-spec. vehicles
Instruments and controls
3-13
–
CONTINUED –
3
ProCarManuals.com

Black plate (136,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
3-14
Instruments and controls
Canada-spec. vehiclesIf the driving range is shown as “
”,
there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in the
tank. You must refuel the vehicle immedi-
ately.
NOTEThe driving range on remaining fuel is
only a guide. The indicated value may
differ from the actual driving range on
remaining fuel, so you must immedi-
ately fill the tank when the low fuel
warning light comes on.
& Clock (Vehicle with Naviga-
tion System)
NOTEIf your vehicle is a non-turbo model
equipped with a navigation system,
refer to the separate “Operating In-
structions for Monitor System ”.For turbo models equipped with a naviga-
tion system, the clock can show the time.
The time shown by the clock receives the
time information from the navigation sys-
tem. To adjust the time shown by the
clock, refer to the separate “Operating
Instructions for Monitor System ”and
adjust the time of the navigation system.
CAUTION
To ensure safety, do not attempt to
set the time during driving, as an
accident could result.& SI-DRIVE display1) Sport Sharp (S#) mode*
2) Sport (S) mode
3) Intelligent (I) mode
4) Throttle angle
*: This display means that the Sport Sharp
(S#) mode is in the selected condition.This indicates the current SI-DRIVE mode
with its throttle angle.
For details of SI-DRIVE mode, refer to the
“SI-DRIVE (Turbo models) ”section in
chapter 7.
ProCarManuals.com

Black plate (137,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
& Warning messages and dri-
ver ’s informationWhen the following safety warning or
information occurs, the interruptive mes-
sage will be indicated on the display.
The display shows the interruptive mes-
sage for 3 seconds and then returns to its
original display. However, if the interrup-
tive message overlaps with another in-
dication, the interruptive message is
shortened.
Instruments and controls
3-15
– CONTINUED –
3
ProCarManuals.com

Black plate (138,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
3-16
Instruments and controls
Warning messages Details
Door open warning
When any of the doors, the rear gate (Station wagon) or the trunk lid
(Sedan) is not fully closed, it is indicated by the corresponding part of the
door light.
Always make sure this warning message is out before you start to drive.
The display shows the interruptive warning message for 3 seconds.Parking brake warning
This warning message comes on with the parking brake applied while the
ignition switch is in the“ON ”position. It goes out when the parking brake is
fully released.
The display shows the interruptive warning message for 3 seconds and
then returns to its original display. The interruptive warning message will be
displayed again after 20 seconds.Run mode change system warning
This warning message indicates a mulfunction of the “SI-DRIVE mode ”
change. If this warning message is shown on the display, contact your
nearest SUBARU dealer and have the SI-DRIVE mode system inspected.
The display shows the interruptive warning message for 3 seconds.Engine coolant temperature warning
When the engine coolant temperature reaches 248 8F (120 8C), this warning
message is indicated. If this warning message is displayed, refer to the
“Engine overheating ”section in chapter 9 for details the necessary measures.
The display shows the interruptive warning message for 3 seconds.
ProCarManuals.com

Black plate (139,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
Driver ’s information Details
Low temperature information
This message is displayed when the outside temperature is 37 8F(3 8C).
When this message appears on the display, be careful because the road
surface may be frozen. For details of this indication, refer to the “
Outside
temperature and journey time ”section in this chapter.
Rest information
This message shows that the continuous driving time has reached 2 hours,
and a notice is displayed to take a rest. If you continue to drive the vehicle
without stopping the engine, the display is indicated after every hour that
has elapsed. For details of this indication, refer to the “
Outside temperature
and journey time ”section in this chapter.
Instruments and controls
3-17
3
ProCarManuals.com

Black plate (140,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
3-18
Instruments and controls
Meters and gauges (Non-tur-
bo models)NOTELiquid-crystal displays are used in
some of the meters and gauges in the
combination meter. You will find their
indications hard to see if you wear
polarized glasses.& Combination meter illumina-
tionWhen the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON ”position, the various parts of the
combination meter are illuminated in the
following sequence:
1. Combination meter dials light up.
2. Meter needles and gauge needles
each show MAX position.
3. Meter needles and gauge needles
each show MIN position.
4. Regular illumination (for driving) be-
gins.
& Canceling the function for
meter/gauge needle move-
ment upon turning on the
ignition switchIt 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 “ACC ”
position. With the A trip meter indication
selected, briefly press the trip knob twice.
You can now establish the activated/
deactivated setting for movement of the
meter needles and gauge needles. To
change the current setting, press the trip
knob for at least two seconds.
: Activated: Deactivated
Briefly press the knob to return to the A trip
meter indication.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK ”position, turn the ignition switch
to the “ON”position, or open and close the
driver ’s door during the setting procedure,
the new setting will be canceled. Also, if
you do not press the trip knob for a period
of 10 seconds, the new setting will be
canceled.
NOTEIt is not possible to cancel sequential
illumination of the combination meter
while sequential illumination is actually
taking place. Cancel sequential illumi-
nation when regular illumination (for
driving) has begun.& SpeedometerThe speedometer shows the vehicle
speed.
ProCarManuals.com

Black plate (141,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
& OdometerThis meter displays the odometer when
the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”,“ACC”
or “ON ”position.
The odometer shows the total distance
that the vehicle has been driven.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK ”position, the
odometer/trip meter will light up. If you
do not press the trip knob within 10
seconds of illumination of the odometer/
trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go
off.
Also, if you open and close the driver ’s
door within 10 seconds of illumination of
the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip
meter will go off.
& Double trip meterThis meter displays the two trip meters
when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”,
“ACC ”or “ON ”position.
The trip meter shows the distance that the
vehicle has been driven since you last set
it to zero.
To change the mode indication, briefly
push the knob.
Each press of the knob changes the mode
indication alternately.
To set the trip meter to zero, select the A
trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob
and keep the knob pushed for more than 2
seconds.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK ”position, the
odometer/trip meter will light up. It is
possible switch between the A trip meter
and B trip meter indications while the
odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do not
press the trip knob within 10 seconds of
illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the
odometer/trip meter will go off.
Also, if you open and close the driver ’s
door within 10 seconds of illumination of
the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip
meter will go off.
CAUTION
To ensure safety, do not attempt to
change the function of the indicator
during driving, as an accident could
result.NOTEIf the connection between the combina-
tion meter and battery is broken for any
reason such as vehicle maintenance or
fuse replacement, the data recorded on
the trip meter will be lost.
Instruments and controls
3-19
– CONTINUED –
3
ProCarManuals.com