2011 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 139

3-28 Instruments and controls when the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or lower again, unless the outside temperature has increased to 418F (58C) or higher. & Average fuel consumption corresponding to that trip meter indication is not shown until the vehicle has subsequently covered a distance of 1 mile (or 1 km). NOTE The outside temperature indication may differ from the actual outside temperature. The road surface freeze warning indication should be treated only as a guide. Be sure to check the condition of the road surface before driving. & To turn off fuel consumption indicator display The fuel consumption indicator display can be turned off. To turn off this display, turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position and press the "+" button adjacent to the information display for approximately 5 seconds. Then, the information display and the clock display will blink for 3 seconds to notify you that the fuel consumption display has been turned off. To restore the indicator, once again press the "+" button for approximately 5 seconds. & Current fuel consumption (if equipped) 1) 2) U.S.-spec. models Except U.S.-spec. models This indication shows the average rate of fuel consumption since the trip meter was last reset. When either of the trip meter indications is reset, the corresponding average fuel consumption value is also reset. NOTE . The initial display setting of the fuel consumption indicator of your vehicle has been set to operational at the time of shipment from the factory. . The average fuel consumption is calculated even while the indicator is not displayed. . Even if you turn off the fuel consumption indicator, the fuel consumption indicator will automatically turn on NOTE . The indicated values vary in accordance with changes in the vehicle's running conditions. Also, the indicated values may differ slightly from the actual values and should thus be treated only as a guide. . When either trip meter indication is reset, the average fuel consumption This indication shows the rate of fuel consumption at the present moment.