2011 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 117

3-6 Instruments and controls Meters and gauges NOTE Liquid-crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges on 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 & 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 needles, gauge needles, odometer and trip meter back light illuminate. 2. Meters and gauges each show MAX position. 3. Meters and gauges each show MIN position. 4. Dials and indicators in meters and gauges light up. 5. Regular illumination (for driving) begins. Type B Type A 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. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" or "Acc" position 2. Press the trip knob to show " " on the odometer/trip meter or display. The display can be switched as shown in the following illustration by pressing the trip knob.