2006 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 123

3-8 Instruments and controls Vehicle communication system fault indication The vehicle communication system carries various types of information (vehicle speed, running conditions, etc.) to control modules. In the event of a fault in this communication system, the trip meter will show " ". If the trip meter shows " ", immediately contact the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle communication system inspected. The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank. If you press the trip knob while the ignition switch is in the "LOCK" position, the fuel gauge's dial, needle, and rim will light up and the needle will indicate the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. If, while the fuel gauge needle is indicating the amount of fuel remaining in the tank, you (a) do not press the trip knob for 10 seconds or (b) open and close the driver's door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the "E" position and the dial, needle, and rim will go off. 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. NOTE Fuel gauge If you press the trip knob while the trip meter is showing " ", the trip meter indication will appear for 10 seconds. Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. 300638 The fuel gauge shows the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the tank. When the ignition switch is in the "LOCK" or "ACC" position, the fuel gauge shows "E" even if the fuel tank contains fuel. 300639 The rim of the fuel gauge flashes five times when the amount of remaining fuel reaches 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 lmp gal). If you turn the ignition switch to the