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the “ON” position within 10 seconds of illumination of
the odometer/trip meter. !
Double trip meter
This meter display 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 to 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 illumi-
nation of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip
meter will go off.
To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the
function of the indicator during driving, as an
accident could result.
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NOTE
If the connection between the combination meter
and battery is broken for any reason such as vehi-
cle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data re-
corded on the trip meter will be lost. !Vehicle communication system fault indication
The vehicle communication system carries various
types of information (vehicle speed, running condi-
tions, etc.) to control modules. In the event of a fault in
this communication system, the trip meter will show“” .
If the trip meter shows “ ”, immediately contact
the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle
communication system inspected.
NOTE
If you press the trip knob while the trip meter is
showing “ ”, the trip meter indication will
appear for 10 seconds. ! Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands
of revolutions per minute.
Do not operate the engine with the pointer of
the tachometer in the red zone. In this range,
fuel injection will be cut by the engine control
module to protect the engine from overrevving.
The engine will resume running normally after
the engine speed is reduced below the red
zone.
! Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel
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remaining in the tank.
When the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” po-
sition, the fuel gauge shows “E” even if the fuel tank
contains fuel.
The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning
or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank.
If you press the trip knob while the ignition switch is in
the “LOCK” position, the fuel gauge’s dial, needle, and
rim will light up and the needle will indicate the amount
of fuel remaining in the tank.
If, while the fuel gauge needle is indicating the amount
of fuel remaining in the tank, you (a) do not press the
trip knob for 10 seconds or (b) open and close the driv-
er’s door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the “E” po-
sition and the dial, needle, and rim will go off.
The rim of the fuel gauge flashes five time when the
amount of remaining fuel reaches 2.6 US gal (10 liters,
2.2 lmp gal).
If you turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position
and back to the “ON” position, the rim will again flash five times.
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NOTE
You will see the “ ” sign in the fuel gauge
meter.
This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is locat-
ed on the right side of the vehicle. !Low fuel warning light
The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is
nearly empty [About 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 lmp gal)].
It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
NOTE
This light does not go out unless the tank is re- plenished up to an internal fuel quantity of about
4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 lmp gal). !
Temperature gauge
A) Normal operating range
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temper-
ature when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
The coolant temperature will vary in accordance with
the outside temperature and driving conditions.
We recommend that you drive moderately until the
pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the
middle of the range. Engine operation is optimum with
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the engine coolant at this temperature range and high
revving operation when the engine is not warmed up
enough should be avoided.
If the pointer exceeds the normal operating
range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble.
See the “In case of emergency” in chapter 9.
Meters and gauges (Non-turbo mod-
els) !
Combination meter illumination
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position,
the various parts of the combination meter are illumi-
nated in the following sequence:
1. Combination meter dials light up.
2. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MAXposition.
3. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MIN position.
4. Regular illumination (for driving) begins.

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!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.
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/deac-
tivated 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 indi-cation.
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 proce-
dure, 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.
NOTE
It is not possible to cancel sequential illumination
of the combination meter while sequential illumi-
nation is actually taking place. Cancel sequential
illumination when regular illumination (for driving)
has begun. ! Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.
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!
Odometer
This 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 odome-
ter/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 meter
This meter displays the two trip meters when the igni-
tion 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.
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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 sec-
onds 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.
To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the
function of the indicator during driving, as an
accident could result.
NOTE
If the connection between the combination meter
and battery is broken for any reason such as vehi-
cle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data re-
corded on the trip meter will be lost. !Vehicle communication system fault indication
The vehicle communication system carries various
types of information (vehicle speed, running condi-
tions, etc.) to control modules. In the event of a fault in
this communication system, the trip meter will show“” .
If the trip meter shows “ ”, immediately contact the
nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle com-
munication system inspected.
NOTE
If you press the trip knob while the trip meter is
showing “ ”, the trip meter indication will ap-
pear for 10 seconds. ! Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands
of revolutions per minute.
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Do not operate the engine with the pointer of
the tachometer in the red zone. In this range,
fuel injection will be cut by the engine control
module to protect the engine from overrevving.
The engine will resume running normally after
the engine speed is reduced below the red
zone.
NOTE (3.0-liter models only)
To protect the engine while the “P” or “N” position
is selected, the engine is controlled such that the
engine speed does not become too high even if
the accelerator pedal is pressed hard.
!
Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel
remaining in the tank.
The gauge does not return to “E” even though the ig-
nition switch is in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning
or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank.
If you press the trip knob while the ignition switch is in
the “LOCK” position, the fuel gauge’s dial will light up
and the needle will indicate the amount of fuel remain-
ing in the tank.
If, while the fuel gauge needle is indicating the amount
of fuel remaining in the tank, you (a) do not press the
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trip knob for 10 seconds or (b) open and close the driv-
er’s door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the “E” po-
sition and the dial, needle, and rim will go off.
NOTE
You will see the “ ” sign in the combination
meter.
This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is locat-
ed on the right side of the vehicle. !Low fuel warning light
The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is
nearly empty [About 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 lmp gal)].
It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
NOTE
This light does not go out unless the tank is re-
plenished up to an internal fuel quantity of about
4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3,3 lmp gal). !
Temperature gauge
A) Normal operating range
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temper-
ature when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
The coolant temperature will vary in accordance with
the outside temperature and driving conditions.
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