Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Instruments and controls / Combination meter display (color LCD) (if equipped) / Welcome screen (opening animation) and Good-bye (ending animation) screen

Subaru Forester: Combination meter display (color LCD) (if equipped) / Welcome screen (opening animation) and Good-bye (ending animation) screen

When the driver’s door is opened and closed after unlocking the door, the welcome screen (opening animation) will appear on the combination meter display (color LCD) for approximately 20 seconds. When the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position, the combination meter display (color LCD) gradually turns off by showing Good-bye screen (ending animation).

NOTE

  • The welcome screen and the goodbye screen may differ in the actual words and appearance.
  • The basic screen will be shown when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position while the welcome screen is displayed.
  • Once the welcome screen appears, it takes a certain period of time to display it again.
  • If the ignition switch is operated after unlocking the driver’s door, the welcome screen will not appear even when the driver’s door is opened and closed.
  • The welcome screen will disappear when you lock the driver’s door by using the remote keyless entry system (all models) or the keyless access function (if equipped) while the welcome screen is displayed.
  • The welcome screen including the multi-function display (color LCD) and the audio/navigation unit can be set to on or off.
  • The welcome screen can be set to on or off. For details, refer to “Welcome Screen”.
  • The Good-bye screen can be set to on or off. For details, refer to “Good-bye Screen”.

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