2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 129
2011 Subaru Outback Manual
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3-8 Instruments and controls The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning or acceleration due to fuel level movement in the tank. If you press the trip knob while the ignition switch is in the "LOCK" or "Acc" position, the fuel gauge's dial will light up and the needle will indicate the amount of fuel remaining in the tank. If, while the fuel gauge needle is indicating the amount of fuel remaining in the tank, you (a) do not press the trip knob for 10 seconds or (b) open and close the driver's door, the fuel gauge needle will drop to the "E" position and the dial and needle will turn off. gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler door (lid) is located on the right side of the vehicle. ! Low fuel warning light The low fuel warning light illuminates when the fuel tank is nearly empty. It only operates when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. When this light illuminates, fill the fuel tank immediately. & ECO gauge CAUTION Promptly put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light illuminates. Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine. 1) 2) U.S.-spec. models Except U.S.-spec. models NOTE NOTE . The low fuel warning light illuminates when the remaining amount of fuel in the tank has reached approximately 2.6 US gal (10 liters, 2.2 Imp. gal). . The low fuel warning light does not turn off unless the tank is replenished up to a fuel quantity of approximately 4.0 US gal (15 liters, 3.3 Imp gal). You will see the " " sign in the fuel The ECO gauge shows the difference between the average rate of fuel consumption and the current rate of fuel consumption. Using the average rate of fuel consumption since the trip meter was last reset, the indicator needle behaves as described in the following items. U.S.-spec. models: If the current rate of fuel consumption is lower than the average rate of fuel consumption, the indicator needle points to the "+" side. If the current rate of fuel consumption is higher than the average rate of fuel consumption, the indicator needle points to the "−" side. When the