Subaru Forester: Meter needles/gauge illumination setting (models with type A combination 
meter) - Meters and gauges - Keys and doors - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Meter needles/gauge illumination setting (models with type A combination meter)

When the setting is activated or deactivated, the meter needles and gauge illuminate and turn off as follows.

Activated:

When the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position, the needles and gauge illuminate and turn off after approximately 20 seconds.

The illumination gradually turns off after the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “LOCK” position.

Deactivated:

The needles and gauge do not illuminate when the driver’s door is opened while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position.

The illumination turns off immediately after the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “LOCK” position.

NOTE
- Even during the illumination after the driver’s door is opened, if the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the combination meter will illuminate as usual.

- If the doors are locked by the remote keyless entry system during the illumination after the driver’s door is opened, the illumination will be turned off.

- Even while the illumination gradually turns off after the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position, if the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the combination meter illuminates as usual.

To change the setting:

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

2. Press the trip knob to show

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

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*: and  or or and  or, and cannot or cannot 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.

: Deactivated : Activated
NOTE : Deactivated

NOTE
The initial illumination setting of the meter needles/gauge of your vehicle has been set for activation
at the at the time of shipment from the factory.

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