2008 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 124

Instruments and controls 3-5 & Key reminder chime The reminder chime sounds when the driver's door opens and the key is in the "LOCK" or "Acc" positions. The chime stops when the key is removed from the ignition switch. Hazard warning flasher Meters and gauges (Vehicle with 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. & Ignition switch light For easy access to the ignition switch in the dark, the ignition switch light comes on when any of the doors are opened. The light remains on for a several seconds and gradually goes out after all doors are closed or if the key is inserted in the ignition switch. & Combination meter illumination The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions. The hazard warning flasher works with the ignition switch in any position. To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the hazard warning button on the instrument panel. To turn off the flasher, push the button again. When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, the various parts of the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence: 1. Meter needles, gauge needles and multi-information display light up. 2. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MAX position. 3. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MIN position. 4. Dials in meters and gauges light up. 5. Regular illumination (for driving) begins. NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work. NOTE The above sequence of operations may not take place if you quickly turn the - CONTINUED -