2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 201

Instruments and controls 3-7 Type A: / / : Activated : Deactivated NOTE Your vehicle's initial movement setting of the meter/gauge needles has been set for activation " "/" " at the time of shipment from the factory. Deactivated: The needles and gauge do not illuminate when the driver 's door is opened while the ignition switch is in the "LOCK" position. The illumination turns off immediately when the ignition switch is turned from the "ON" position to the "LOCK" position. *: " " or " ", and " " or " " cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. Type B: & Meter needles/gauge illumination setting (models with type A combination meter) When the setting is activated or deactivated, the meter needles and gauge illuminate and turn off as follows. Activated: When the driver 's door is opened while the ignition switch is in the " LOCK " position, the needles and gauge illuminate and turn off after approximately 20 seconds. When the ignition switch is turned from the "ON" position to the "LOCK" position, the illumination turns off gradually. NOTE . Even during the illumination after the driver 's door is opened, if the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, the combination meter will illuminate as usual. . If the doors are locked by the remote keyless entry system during the illumination after the driver 's door is opened, the illumination will be turned off. . Even while the illumination gradually turns off after the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position, if the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, the combination meter illuminates as usual. To change the setting: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" or "Acc" position. *: " " or " " cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. 3. To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds. - CONTINUED -