2012 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 169

Instruments and controls 3-5 following conditions. . when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position . when all doors and the rear gate (5door) are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter Hazard warning flasher Meters and gauges NOTE Liquid-crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges on the combination meter. You will find their indications hard to see if you wear polarized glasses. & Combination meter illumination When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, the various parts of the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence: 1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter needles and gauge needles illuminate. 2. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MAX position. 3. Meter needles and gauge needles each show MIN position. 4. Meter and gauge dials, odometer and trip meter back light illuminate. 5. Regular illumination (for driving) begins. The hazard warning flasher is used to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions. The hazard warning flasher works regardless of the position of the ignition switch. To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the hazard warning button on the instrument panel. To turn off the flasher, push the button again. NOTE When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work. - CONTINUED -