Subaru Forester: Multi-function display (color LCD) / Welcome screen / Self-check screen

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.
• The welcome screen can be set to on or off. For details, refer to “Screen Settings”.
• For a certain period of time after the welcome screen has once appeared, it may not appear again even when the driver’s door is opened and closed again. This does not indicate a malfunction.

Self-check screen

NOTE

When the setting is “On”, the selfcheck screen appears. For details about this setting, refer to “On/Off setting”.

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the vehicle self-check will be performed. The screens corresponding to the following items will appear one after another for several seconds each.

1. Engine oil: Checks the interval of engine oil replacement.
2. Oil filter: Checks the interval of oil filter replacement.
3. Tires: Checks the interval of tire rotation.
4. Inspection and maintenance: Checks the interval of inspection and maintenance.

When the checks are performed, the color of the icon corresponding to the checked item will change.

If there is a notification, the message will be displayed. Take the appropriate actions based on the message indicated.

After the self-check is completed, today’s date, the stored birthday or the stored anniversary is displayed.

NOTE

• After performing the maintenance, change the setting of the corresponding maintenance item. For details, refer to “Maintenance settings”.
• The maintenance notification screen will be displayed under either of the following conditions.
  • The period of time remaining until the registered notification date is 15 days or less.
  • The total driving distance remaining until the registered notification distance is approximately 311 miles (500 km) or less.
• The maintenance notification screen will be displayed until either of the following conditions is satisfied.
  • The period of time passed after the registered notification date is 15 days or more.
  • The total distance driven after the registered notification distance is approximately 311 miles (500 km) or more.