Subaru Forester: Meters and gauges / Speedometer, Tachometer and Odometer
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle
speed.
Tachometer
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. In this range, fuel injection will
be cut by the engine control module
to protect the engine from overrevving.
The engine will resume running
normally after the engine speed
is reduced below the red zone.
Odometer

- TRIP RESET switch
- Type A combination meter
- Type B combination meter
This meter displays the odometer when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
The odometer shows the total distance
that the vehicle has been driven.
NOTE
If you press the TRIP RESET switch
when the ignition switch is in the
“LOCK”/“OFF” or “ACC” position, the
odometer/trip meter will light up.
The indicators will turn off when:
- The TRIP RESET switch is not operated
for approximately 10 seconds.
- The driver’s door is opened and then
closed.
NOTE
Some of the meters and gauges on the
combination meter use liquid-crystal
displays. You will find their indications
hard to see if you wear polarized
glasses...
TRIP RESET switch
Type A combination meter
Type B combination meter
This meter displays the two trip meters
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position...
Other information:
Park the vehicle on a level surface and
turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position. If you check the oil level
just after turning the ignition switch to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position, wait for at least 5
minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan before checking the level...
California Perchlorate Advisory
Certain vehicle components, such as airbag
modules, seatbelt pretensioners and
keyless entry transmitter batteries, may
contain perchlorate material. Special
handling may apply for service or vehicle
end of life disposal...