2008 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 143
2008 Subaru Legacy Manual
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3-24 Instruments and controls Meters and gauges (Vehicle without SI-DRIVE) NOTE Liquid-crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges in the combination meter. You will find their indications hard to see if you wear polarized glasses. & Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch : Activated : Deactivated Briefly press the knob to return to the A trip meter indication. If you turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position, turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position, or open and close the driver's door during the setting procedure, the new setting will be canceled. Also, if you do not press the trip knob for a period of 10 seconds, the new setting will be canceled. & Combination meter illumination When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, the various parts of the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence: 1. Combination meter dials light up. 2. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MAX position. 3. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MIN position. 4. Regular illumination (for driving) begins. NOTE It is not possible to cancel sequential illumination of the combination meter while sequential illumination is actually taking place. Cancel sequential illumination when regular illumination (for driving) has begun. NOTE The above sequence of operations may not take place if you quickly turn the ignition switch to start the engine. This is not an abnormality. It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauge needles that takes place when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. Turn the ignition switch to the "Acc" position. With the A trip meter indication selected, briefly press the trip knob twice. You can now establish the activated/ deactivated setting for movement of the meter needles and gauge needles. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds. & Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed.