2000 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 129

This meter displays the odometer and trip meter when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. To change the mode indication, briefly push the knob. The odometer shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven. The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero. To set the trip meter to zero, select the indication of the trip meter by pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2 seconds. NOTE If the connection between the combination meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data recorded on the trip meter will be lost. J Tachometer (if equipped) 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. The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. J Fuel gauge The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. The gauge does not return to "E" even though the ignition switch is in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank. 3-8