2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 221

Instruments and controls 3-27 Odometer/ Trip meter A trip meter Fuel consumption indicator Average fuel consumption corresponding to the A trip meter Average fuel consumption corresponding to the B trip meter U.S-spec. models: Not indicated Other models: Current fuel consumption & Outside temperature indicator ! Road surface freeze warning indication B trip meter Odometer 1) 2) U.S.-spec. models Except U.S.-spec. models 1) 2) U.S.-spec. models Except U.S.-spec. models The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from −22 to 1228F (−30 to 508C). The indicator can give a false reading under any of the following conditions: . When there is too much sun. . During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine is restarted immediately following a shutdown. . When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range. When the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or lower, the temperature indication flashes to show that the road surface may be frozen. If the display has already indicated an outside temperature of 378F (38C) or lower, the indication does not flash even when the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or lower again, unless the outside temperature has once increased to 418F (58C) or higher. If the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or lower while the display is giving an indication other than the outside - CONTINUED -