Subaru Forester: Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch
Type A
Type B
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.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or “Acc” position.
2. Press the trip knob to show or on the odometer/trip meter display.
The display can be switched as shown in the following illustration by pressing the trip knob.
Type A:
*: or , and or cannot be displayed when the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
Type B:
*: 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
- Your vehicle’s initial movement
setting of the meter/gauge needles
has been set for activation
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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