2008 Subaru Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 125

Instruments and controls 3-5 Hazard warning flasher Meters and gauges 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 to start the engine. This is not a malfunction. & Canceling the function for meter needle/gauge movement and combination meter sequential illumination upon turning on the ignition switch & 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. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter rims, meter needles, odometer, trip meter, and gauge back lights illuminate. 2. Meter needles and gauges each show MAX reading. 3. Meter needles and gauges each show MIN reading. 4. Meter and gauge dials illuminate. 5. Regular illumination (for driving) begins. 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. 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 It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauges and sequential illumination of the combination meter 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 - CONTINUED -