2008 Subaru Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 127

Instruments and controls 3-7 The odometer/trip meter will also go off if you open and close the driver's door within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter. NOTE If the connection between the combination meter and battery is broken for any reason such as vehicle maintenance or fuse replacement, the data recorded on the trip meter will be lost. ! 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 immediately If the trip meter shows " contact the nearest SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle communication system inspected. & Double trip meter To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip meter by pushing the knob and keep the knob pushed for more than 2 seconds. If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the "LOCK" position, the odometer/trip meter will light up. It is possible to switch between the A trip meter and B trip meter indications while the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do not press the trip knob within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off. Also, if you open and close the driver's door within 10 seconds of illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go off. This meter displays two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the "LOCK", "Acc" or " ON" position. The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero. To change the mode indication, briefly push the knob. Each press of the knob changes the mode indication alternately. NOTE If you press the trip knob while the trip meter is showing " ", the trip meter indication will appear for 10 seconds. CAUTION To ensure safety, do not attempt to change the function of the indicator during driving, as an accident could result. & Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute. CAUTION Do not operate the engine with the - CONTINUED -