2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 222
2012 Subaru Forester Manual
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3-28 Instruments and controls temperature, the display switches to the outside temperature indication and flashes for 5 seconds before returning to its original indication. 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. 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 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. & Average fuel consumption & Current fuel consumption (if equipped) & 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. The information display and the clock display will blink for 3 seconds and then the fuel consumption display will turn off. To restore the indicator, once again press the "+" button for approximately 5 seconds. 1) 2) U.S.-spec. models Except U.S.-spec. models This indication shows the rate of fuel consumption at the present moment. 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