Subaru Forester: Instruments and controls / Multi-function display (color LCD)
NOTE
For models with multi-function display
(black and white), refer to “Multi-function
display (black and white)”.
WARNING
Always pay adequate attention to
safe driving when operating the
multi-function display (color LCD)
while the vehicle is in motion. When
operation of the multi-function display
(color LCD) is disturbing your
awareness and ability to concentrate
on driving, stop the vehicle in
a safe place 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.
Features
The multi-function display (color LCD) has
the following functions.

Also, the multi-function display (color LCD)
can also be used to set and initialize the
multi-function display (color LCD) itself.
NOTE
- When the vehicle is in motion,
certain functions and selections may
not be available.
- You can set the language and units
for both the multi-function display
(color LCD) and the combination meter
at the same time. For details about
setting the language and units, refer to
“Menu screens”.
- The images displayed in this Owner’s
Manual are sample images. The
actual image may vary depending on
the market and vehicle specifications.
Welcome screen
When the driver’s door is opened and
closed, the welcome screen will appear for
a short time.
NOTE
The welcome screen will disappear
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position while the welcome
screen is displayed...
Other information:
CAUTION
The Auto Start Stop system is designed
to automatically stop and
restart the engine for a short period
of time during idling. Do not use the
system when parking the vehicle
normally.
So that it can be used safely and comfortably,
in addition to driver operations, the
Auto Start Stop system is designed to
constantly monitor the vehicle conditions
as well as the environment inside and
outside the vehicle, in order to control
stopping and restarting of the engine...
Checking the coolant level
WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radiator
cap until the engine has been shut
off and has cooled down completely.
Since the coolant is under pressure,
you may suffer serious burns from a
spray of boiling hot coolant when
the cap is removed...
Categories
The outside temperature is displayed on
the multi-function display (color LCD).
NOTE
The outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature around the
sensor. However, the temperature may
not be indicated correctly or the update
may be delayed in the following conditions.
While parking or driving at low
speeds
When the outside temperature
changes suddenly (example: when
going in and out of an underground
parking area or when passing
through a tunnel)
When starting the engine after
being parked for a certain period of
time
The temperature unit cannot be
changed.
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