Subaru Forester: Combination meter display (color LCD) (if equipped) / Basic operation

Subaru Forester. Basic operation

Control switch

  1. Subaru Forester. Basic operation (Up)
  2. Subaru Forester. Basic operation /SET (Enter)
  3. Subaru Forester. Basic operation (Down)

By operating “Subaru Forester. Basic operation” or “Subaru Forester. Basic operation” of the control switch, the screens and selection items can be switched. When the “ /SET” switch is pulled toward you, the item can be selected and set.

If there are some useful messages, such as vehicle information, warning information, etc., they will interrupt the current screen, and appear on the display accompanied by a beep. If such a screen is displayed, take proper action according to the message shown on the screen.

The warning screen will return to the original screen after a few seconds. While the “Subaru Forester. Basic operation” information reminder is shown on the display, it may be possible to display the warning screen again. To recall the message marked with “Subaru Forester. Basic operation” on the display, pull the “Subaru Forester. Basic operation” switch on the steering wheel toward you.

NOTE

When the multi-function display (color LCD) is set to the setting screen, the combination meter display (color LCD) cannot be controlled pressing on the “ Subaru Forester. Basic operation ”, “ Subaru Forester. Basic operation ” and “Subaru Forester. Basic operation” on the control switch.

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    NOTE

    You can set the units for both the multifunction display (black and white) and the combination meter at the same time. For details about setting the language and units, refer to “Type A combination meter” or “Menu screens”.

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