Get Instruments and controls -> Meters and gauges Guide for Subaru XV SUV First Generation (2010-2016)

$3-5Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher& Ignition switch light (ifHazard warning flasherMeters and gaugesequipped)NOTEFor easy access to the ignition switch inthe dark, the ignition switch light illumi-Liquid-crystal displays are used innates when the driver’s door is opened orsome of the meters and gauges onwhen the driver’s door is unlocked usingthe combination meter. You will findthe remote keyless entry indications hard to see if you wearpolarized light remains illuminated for severaltens of seconds and then gradually turns& Combination meter illumina-off under the following . when the driver’s door is closed. when the doors are unlocked using theWhen the ignition switch is turned to theremote keyless entry transmitter“ON” position, the various parts of thecombination meter are illuminated in theThe light turns off immediately under theThe hazard warning flasher is used tofollowing other drivers when you have to park. when the ignition switch is turned to the1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meteryour vehicle under emergency conditions.“ON” positionneedles, gauge needles and liquid crystalThe hazard warning flasher works regard-display illuminate.. when all doors and the rear gate (5-less of the position of the ignition ) are locked using the remote keyless2. Meter and gauge indications eachTo turn on the hazard warning flasher,entry transmittershow MAX the hazard warning button on the3. Meter and gauge indications eachinstrument panel. To turn off the flasher,show MIN the button again.4. Regular illumination (for driving) the hazard warning flasher is on,the turn signals do not work.– CONTINUED –$

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Instruments and controls/Hazard warning flasher

& Ignition switch light (if

Hazard warning flasher

Meters and gauges

equipped)

NOTE

For easy access to the ignition switch in

the dark, the ignition switch light illumi-

Liquid-crystal displays are used in

nates when the driver’s door is opened or

some of the meters and gauges on

when the driver’s door is unlocked using

the combination meter. You will find

the remote keyless entry transmitter.

their indications hard to see if you wear

polarized glasses.

The light remains illuminated for several

tens of seconds and then gradually turns

& Combination meter illumina-

off under the following conditions.

tion

. when the driver’s door is closed

. when the doors are unlocked using the

When the ignition switch is turned to the

remote keyless entry transmitter

“ON” position, the various parts of the

combination meter are illuminated in the

The light turns off immediately under the

The hazard warning flasher is used to

following sequence.

following conditions.

warn other drivers when you have to park

. when the ignition switch is turned to the

1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter

your vehicle under emergency conditions.

“ON” position

needles, gauge needles and liquid crystal

The hazard warning flasher works regard-

display illuminate.

. when all doors and the rear gate (5-

less of the position of the ignition switch.

door) are locked using the remote keyless

2. Meter and gauge indications each

To turn on the hazard warning flasher,

entry transmitter

show MAX position.

push the hazard warning button on the

3. Meter and gauge indications each

instrument panel. To turn off the flasher,

show MIN position.

push the button again.

4. Regular illumination (for driving) be-

gins.

NOTE

When the hazard warning flasher is on,

the turn signals do not work.

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3-6 Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges

& Canceling the function for

trip knob.

& Speedometer

meter/gauge needle move-

The speedometer shows the vehicle

ment upon turning on the

speed.

ignition switch

& Odometer

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”

*: They cannot be displayed when the

position. To change the setting, perform

ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

the following procedure.

To change the current setting, press the

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

trip knob for at least 2 seconds.

(off) or “ACC” position.

: Activated

: Deactivated

NOTE

. Your vehicle’s initial movement

setting of the meter/gauge needles

Trip knob

has been set for activation “ ” at

This meter displays the odometer when

the time of shipment from the factory.

the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

. It is not possible to change the initial

movement setting of the meter/gauge

The odometer shows the total distance

needles when the ignition switch is in

that the vehicle has been driven.

the “ON” position. Change the setting

If you press the trip knob when the ignition

when the ignition switch is in the

switch is in the “LOCK” (off) or “ACC”

Trip knob

“LOCK” (off) or “ACC” position.

position, the odometer/trip meter will light

2. Press the trip knob to show “

” or

up. If you do not press the trip knob within

“ ” on the trip meter display.

10 seconds of illumination of the od-

ometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter

The display can be switched as shown in

will turn off.

the following sequence by pressing the

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Instruments and controls/Meters and gauges

Also, if you open and close the driver’s

while the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If

result.

door within 10 seconds of illumination of

you do not press the trip knob within 10

the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip

seconds of illumination of the odometer/

NOTE

meter will turn off.

trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will turn

off.

If the connection between the combina-

& Double trip meter

tion meter and battery is broken for any

Also, if you open and close the driver’s

reason such as vehicle maintenance or

door within 10 seconds of illumination of

fuse replacement, the data recorded on

the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip

the trip meter will be lost.

meter will turn off.

The display can be switched as shown in

& Tachometer

the following sequence by pressing the

trip knob.

The tachometer shows the engine speed

in thousands of revolutions per minute.

CAUTION

Do not operate the engine with the

pointer of the tachometer in the red

zone. This may cause severe da-

Trip knob

mage to the engine.

*: They cannot be displayed when the

This meter displays the two trip meters

ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

when the ignition switch is in the “ON”

To set the trip meter to zero, select the A

position.

trip or B trip meter by pressing the knob

The trip meter shows the distance that the

and keep the knob pressed for more than

vehicle has been driven since you last set

2 seconds.

it to zero.

CAUTION

If you press the trip knob when the ignition

switch is in the “LOCK” (off) or “ACC”

To ensure safety, do not attempt to

position, the odometer/trip meter will light

change the function of the indicator

up. It is possible to switch between the A

during driving, as an accident could

trip meter and B trip meter indications

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& Fuel gauge

driver’s door, the fuel gauge indication will

efficiency.

turn off.

NOTE

. The ECO gauge shows only an

You will see the “

” sign in the fuel

approximate indication of fuel effi-

gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler

ciency.

door (lid) is located on the right side of

. After resetting the trip meter, the

the vehicle.

average rate of fuel consumption is not

shown until driving 0.6 mile (1 km).

Before that time, the ECO gauge does

& ECO gauge (if equipped)

not operate.

Fuel gauge

1) Trip knob

The fuel gauge is displayed when the

ignition is in the “ON” position, and it

shows the approximate amount of fuel

remaining in the tank.

The gauge indication may change slightly

during braking, turning or acceleration due

to fuel level movement in the tank.

U.S.-spec. models

Except U.S.-spec. models

If you press the trip knob while the ignition

switch is in the “LOCK” (off) or “ACC”

The ECO gauge shows the difference

position, the fuel gauge will light up and

between the current rate of fuel consump-

indicate the amount of fuel remaining in

tion and the average rate of fuel consump-

the tank. If, while the fuel gauge is

tion since the trip meter was last reset.

indicating the amount of fuel remaining in

If the needle of the gauge moves towards

the tank, you (a) do not press the trip knob

the right side, this indicates better fuel

for 10 seconds or (b) open and close the

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