Get Instruments and controls -> Multi-information display (Turbo models) Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Third Generation (2005-2009)

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& ECO gauge

The ECO gauge shows the difference

between the average rate of fuel con-

sumption and the current rate of fuel

consumption. Using the average rate of

fuel consumption since the trip meter was

last reset, if the current rate of fu el

consumption is higher than the average

rate of fuel consumption, the indicator

needle points to the “+” or right side, and if

the current rate of fuel consumption is

lower than the average rate o f fu el

consumption, the indicator needle points

to the “−” or left side. When the indicator

needle is pointing to the “+” or right side, it

indicates fuel-efficient driving.

NOTE

. The ECO gauge shows only an

approximate indication.

. After resetting the trip meter, the

average rate of fuel consumption is not

shown until driving 0.6 mile (1 km).

Until that time, the ECO gauge does not

operate.

Multi-information display

(Turbo models)

CAUTION

To ensure safety, do not attempt to

change the function of the indicator

during driving, as an accident could

result.

1) Multi-information display

2) Multi-information display toggle button

With the ignition switch in the “ON”

position, each successive push of the

multi-information display toggle button

changes the di splay in the following

sequence:

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*: Onl y for vehicles equipped with a

navigation system

& Odometer and trip meter

! Odometer

U.S.-spec. vehicles

Canada-spec. vehicles

This indication shows the total distance

that the vehicle has been driven.

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. If you do not press

the trip knob within 5 seconds of illumina-

tion of the odometer/trip meter, the od-

ometer/trip meter will go off.

The odometer/trip meter will also go off if

you ope n and close the driver’s door

within 5 seconds of illumination of the

odometer/trip meter.

! Double trip meter

U.S.-spec. vehicles

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Canada-spec. vehicles

This 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 t han 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.

NOTE

If 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

consumption

U.S.-spec. vehicles

Canada-spec. vehicles

1) Current fuel consumption

2) Average fuel consumption

Current 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 averag e fuel

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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 temperature

U.S.-spec. vehicles

Canada-spec. vehicles

1) Outside temperature

2) Journey time

The indicator shows the outside tempera-

ture in a range from −22 to 1228F(−30 to

508C).

The indicator can give a false reading

under any of the following conditions:

. When there is too much sun.

. During i dling; 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

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Canada-spec. vehicles

When the outside temperature is 378F

(38C) or lower, the display flashes “OUT

TEMP 378F(38C)” 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 378F

(38C) or lower while the display is giving

an indication other than the outside

temperature, the display shows “OUT

TEMP 378F(38C)” for 3 seconds before

returning to its original indication.

If the display is already indicating an

outside temperature of 378F(38C) or lower

when the ignition switch is turned to the

“ON” position, the display does not shows

“OUT TEMP 378F(38C)”.

NOTE

The outside temperature indication

may differ from the actual o utside

temperature. The indication “OUT

TEMP 378F(38C)” should be treated

only as a guide. Be sure to check the

condition of the road surface before

driving.

! Journey time

U.S.-spec. vehicles

Canada-spec. vehicles

1) Outside temperature

2) Journey time

The journey time shows the time that has

elapsed sin ce the ignition switch was

turned to the “START” position.

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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.

NOTE

The 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

fuel

U.S.-spec. vehicles

Canada-spec. vehicles

The 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

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Canada-spec. vehicles

If 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.

NOTE

The 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)

NOTE

If your vehicle is a non-turbo model

equipped with a navigati on 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 Sy stem” 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 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 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.

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& Warning messages and dri-

ver’s information

When 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.

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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 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 2488F (1208C), 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.

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Driver’s information Details

Low temperature information

This message is displayed when the outside temperature is 378F(38C).

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.

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