2008 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 131

3-12 Instruments and controls 1) 2) Outside temperature Journey time & Outside temperature and journey time ! Outside temperature The indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from −22 to 1228F (−30 to 508C). The indicator can give a false reading under any of the following conditions: . When there is too much sun. . During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine is restarted immediately following a shutdown. . When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range. Canada-spec. models U.S.-spec. models U.S.-spec. models Canada-spec. models When the outside temperature is 378F (38C) or lower, the display flashes "OUT TEMP 378F (38C)" for 3 seconds and gives a notice to the driver that the road surface may be frozen. After 3 seconds, it returns to its original indication of the outside temperature and journey time. If the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or lower while the display is giving an indication other than the outside temperature, the display shows "OUT TEMP 378F (38C)" for 3 seconds before returning to its original indication. If the display is already indicating an outside temperature of 378F (38C) or lower when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, the display does not shows "OUT TEMP 378F (38C)".