Subaru Forester: Instruments and controls / Combination meter display (color LCD) (if equipped)
WARNING
Always pay adequate attention to
safe driving when operating the
combination meter display (color
LCD) while the vehicle is in motion.
When operation of the combination
meter display (color LCD) interferes
with your ability to concentrate on
driving, stop the vehicle before
performing operations on the
screen. Also, do not concentrate on
the display while driving. Doing so
may cause you to look away from the
road and could result in an accident.
Various information will be shown on the
combination meter display (color LCD).
Also, a warning message will appear on
the display if a malfunction is detected. In
addition, several settings for the displayed
content can be performed.

Combination meter display (color LCD)
- ECO gauge (Refer to “ECO gauge”)
- Warning screen (Refer to “Warning
screen”)/Basic screen (Refer to
“Basic screens”)
- EyeSight screen
- Telltale screen (Refer to “Telltale screen”)
- Select lever/gear position indicator (Refer
to “Select lever/gear position indicator”)
- X-MODE indicator (if equipped) (Refer to
“X-MODE indicator light”) SIDRIVE
indicator (Refer to “SI-DRIVE
indicator light”)
- Odometer (Refer to “Odometer”)/Double trip meter (Refer to
“Double trip meter”)
- Fuel gauge (Refer to “Fuel gauge”)
- Deactivating the EyeSight system
- Activating the EyeSight system
Control switch
(Up)
/SET (Enter)
(Down)
By operating “” or “”
of the control
switch, the screens and selection items
can be switched...
Other information:
Two separate circuits
Your vehicle has two separate circuit brake
systems. Each circuit works diagonally
across the vehicle. If one circuit of the
brake system should fail, the other half of
the system still works. If one circuit fails,
the brake pedal will go down much closer
to the floor than usual and you will need to
press it down much harder...
The alarm system helps to protect your
vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn
sounds and the hazard warning flashers
flash if someone attempts to break into
your vehicle.
For models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The system can be armed or disarmed
with the keyless access function or access
key fob...