display SUBARU OUTBACK 2009 5.G User Guide

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& Outside temperature and
journey time
! Outside temperature
U.S.-spec. models
Canada-spec. models 1) Outside temperature
2) Journey time
The indicator shows the outside tempera-
ture in a range from 22 to 122 8F( 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. models
Canada-spec. models
When 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) ”.

NOTE
The 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 beforedriving. ! Journey time
U.S.-spec. models
Canada-spec. models
1) Outside temperature
2) Journey time
The journey time shows the time that has
elapsed since the ignition switch was
turned to the “START ”position.
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 an-
other indication, the journey time indica-
tion is shortened.
NOTE
The journey time is reset when the
ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK ”
position. It is also reset if the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK ”or
“ Acc ”position prior to restarting of
the engine. Instruments and controls
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&Clock (vehicle with genuine
SUBARU navigation system)
The clock receives the correct time from
the navigation system. To adjust the time
shown by the clock, refer to the Owner ’s
Manual supplement for the monitor sys-
tem and adjust the time of the navigationsystem.
CAUTION
To ensure safety, do not attempt to
set the time during driving, as an
accident could result. &
SI-DRIVE display
1) 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 display indicates the current SI-
DRIVE mode with its throttle angle.
For details of SI-DRIVE mode, refer to the “ SI-DRIVE (turbo and 3.0 L models) ”
section in chapter 7. & Meter settings
The following items can be set or regis-
tered on the multi-information display asdesired. . Initial movements of the meter/gauge needles.
Present date & time
. Birthday
. Anniversary
Within 12 seconds after turning on the
ignition switch, press the “
/SET”switch
for at least 2 seconds.
The display can be switched as shown
below by pressing the “
”or “”switch.
*: “Present date & time ”, “Birthday ”and
“ Anniversary ”can be registered in the
“ Date/Time ”setting menu.
Refer to the following procedure for further steps. ! Initial movement setting
It is possible to activate or deactivate the
initial movement of the meter needles and
gauge needles that takes place when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON ”
position. Instruments and controls
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To change the current setting, take the
following steps.
1. Within 12 seconds after turning on the
ignition switch, press the “
/SET”switch
for at least 2 seconds.
2. The display shows “METER
SETTING ”, and then changes to the
setting screen.
3. When the setting screen is displayed, select “Initial movement ”by pressing the
“
” or “”switch. And press the “/
SET ”switch to enter the setting process.
4. Select “ON ”for activated initial move-
ment or “OFF ”for deactivated initial move-
ment by pressing the “
”or “”switch.
And press the “/SET”switch to decide
the desired setting.
If you do not need to change the previous
setting, select “
”and press the “/SET”
switch.
5. Select “End ”by pressing the “”or
“” switch. And press the “/SET”switch
to finish the meter setting menu. NOTE . Your vehicle ’s initial movement
setting of the meter/gauge needles
has been set for activation “ON ”at
the time of shipment from the factory.. If you turn the ignition switch to the
“ Acc ”position, turn the ignition switch
to the “LOCK ”position, or open and
close the driver ’s door during the
setting procedure, the new setting will
be canceled.. It is not possible to cancel sequen-
tial illumination of the combination
meter while sequential illumination is
actually taking place. Cancel sequen-

tial illumination when regular illumina-
tion (for driving) has begun. !Date/Time settings
The following items can be set or regis-
tered in the “Date/Time ”setting menu.
. Present date & time
. Birthday
. Anniversary
NOTE
To enter “Birthday ”and “Anniversary ”,
“ Present date & time ”must be set.
To enter the “Date/Time ”setting menu,
take the following steps.
1. Within 12 seconds after turning on the
ignition switch, press the “
/SET”switch
for at least 2 seconds.
2. The display shows “METER
SETTING ”, and then changes to the
setting screen.
3. When the setting screen is displayed, select “Date/Time ”by pressing the “”or
“” switch. And press the “/SET”switch
to enter the “Date/Time ”settings.
After the Date/Time setting screen has
been displayed, the display can be
switched as shown below by pressingthe “
”or “”switch.
Refer to the following procedure for further steps. ! Present date & time
1. Press “
”or “”until “Present date &
time ”is displayed, and press “/SET”.
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2. Select an item that you desire to set with “
”and “”, and press “/SET”.
3. Select a value for the setting item with “” and “”, and confirm the setting with
“/SET ”.
4. Repeat step 3 to enter the date and time. When completed, select
“OK ”, and
press “
/SET”.
! Birthday
1. Press “
”or “”until “Birthday ”is
displayed, and press “/SET”.
2. Select an item that you desire to set with “”and “”, and press “/SET”.
3. Select a value for the setting item with “” and “”, and confirm the setting with
“/SET ”.
4. Repeat step 3 to enter the date and
time. When completed, select “OK ”and
press “
/SET”.
When a birthday is registered and the date
that was set nears, a message is dis-
played when the ignition switch is turnedon.

From a week before to the day before
On the date that was set
! Anniversary
1. Press “
”or “”until “Anniversary ”is
displayed and press “/SET”.
2. Select an item that you desire to set with “”and “”, and press “/SET”.
3. Select a value for the setting item with “” and “”, and confirm the setting with
“/SET ”.
4. Repeat step 3 to enter the date and time. When completed, select
“OK ”, and
press “
/SET”.
When an anniversary is registered and the
date that was set nears, a message is
displayed when the ignition switch is
turned on.
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On the date that was set
! Clear all dates
1. Press “
”or “”until “Clear all dates ”
is displayed and press “/SET”.
2. Select “YES ”or “NO ”and press “/SET
”.
NOTE When “YES ”is selected, the dates for
“ Birthday ”and “Anniversary ”can be
reset. Note that “Present date & time ”
will not be reset. &
Warning messages and dri- ver ’s information
When the following safety warning or driver ’s information occurs, the interrup-
tive message will be indicated on the
display.
U.S.-spec. models

Canada-spec. models
The display shows the interruptive mes-
sage for 3 seconds and then returns to its
original display. At this time, the specified
warning message leaves the “
”mark on
the lower left side of the display. When the “
” mark is indicated, it is possible to
display the warning message again by
pressing the “
/SET”switch.
If the interruptive message overlaps with
another indication, the interruptive mes-
sage is shortened. Instruments and controls
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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 illuminates 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 malfunction 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.