2006 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 120

Instruments and controls 3-7 trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2 seconds. though the ignition switch is in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. 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 gauge may move slightly during braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank. To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the function of the indicator during driving, as an accident could result. NOTE 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. Fuel gauge Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. 1 300573 300121 You will see the "FUEL DOOR " sign near the fuel gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle. Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty [approximately 2.3 US gal (9.0 liters, 1.9 Imp gal)]. It only operates when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. - CONTINUED - 1) Low fuel warning light The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. The gauge does not return to "E" even