Instruments and controls -> Combination meter display for your Subaru Forester 2019-2024
Combination meter display (color LCD) 193
NOTE
3-7. Combination meter dis-
play (color LCD)
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The outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature in the area
around the sensor. However, the
temperature may not be indicated
correctly or the update may be
delayed in the following conditions.
– While parking or driving at low
speeds
WARNING
Always pay adequate attention to
safe driving when operating the
combination meter display (color
LCD) while the vehicle is in motion.
When operation of the combination
meter display (color LCD) interferes
with your ability to concentrate on
driving, stop the vehicle before
performing operations on the
screen. Also, do not concentrate on
the display while driving. Doing so
may cause you to look away from the
road and could result in an accident.
– When the outside temperature
changes suddenly (example:
when going in and out of an
underground parking area or
when passing through a tunnel)
– When starting the engine after
being parked for a certain period
of time
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The icy road surface warning screen
should be treated only as a guide. Be
sure to check the condition of the
road surface before driving.
Once the icy road surface warning
screen appears, it will not disappear
unless the outside temperature has
increased to 418F (58C) or higher.
Various information will be shown on the
combination meter display (color LCD).
Also, a warning message will appear on
the display if a malfunction is detected. In
addition, several settings for the displayed
content can be performed.
Combination meter display (color LCD)
1
ECO gauge (Refer to “ECO gauge”
�P166.)
2
Warning screen (Refer to “Warning
screen” �P195.)/Basic screen (Refer to
“Basic screens” �P196.)
3
EyeSight screen
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Combination meter display (color LCD)
194
4
5
Telltale screen (Refer to “Telltale screen”
The warning screen will return to the
original screen after a few seconds. While
the “ ” information reminder is shown on
the display, it may be possible to display
the warning screen again. To recall the
message marked with “ ” on the display,
pull the “ /SET” switch on the steering
wheel toward you.
& Basic operation
�P195.)
Select lever/gear position indicator (Re-
fer to “Select lever/gear position indica-
tor” �P189.)
X-MODE indicator (if equipped) (Refer to
“X-MODE indicator light” �P191.)
SI-DRIVE indicator (Refer to “SI-DRIVE
indicator light” �P189.)
Odometer (Refer to “Odometer”
�P165.)/Double trip meter (Refer to
“Double trip meter” �P165.)
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7
8
NOTE
Fuel gauge (Refer to “Fuel gauge”
�P166.)
When the multi-function display (color
LCD) is set to the setting screen, the
combination meter display (color LCD)
cannot be controlled pressing on the
A: Deactivating the EyeSight system
B: Activating the EyeSight system
“
”, “ ” and “ /SET” on the control
Control switch
switch.
1
2
3
(Up)
/SET (Enter)
(Down)
& Welcome screen (opening
animation) and Good-bye
(ending animation) screen
When the driver’s door is opened and
closed after unlocking the door, the wel-
come screen (opening animation) will
appear on the combination meter display
(color LCD) for approximately 20 seconds.
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position, the combination
meter display (color LCD) gradually turns
off by showing good-bye screen (ending
animation).
By operating “ ” or “ ” of the control
switch, the screens and selection items
can be switched. When the “ /SET”
switch is pulled toward you, the item can
be selected and set.
If there are some useful messages, such
as vehicle information, warning informa-
tion, etc., they will interrupt the current
screen, and appear on the display accom-
panied by a beep. If such a screen is
displayed, take proper action according to
the message shown on the screen.
Combination meter display (color LCD) 195
& Warning screen
& Telltale screen
NOTE
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The welcome screen and the good-
bye screen may differ in the actual
words and appearance.
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The basic screen will be shown
when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position while the wel-
come screen is displayed.
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Once the welcome screen appears, it
takes a certain period of time to
display it again.
If the ignition switch is operated
after unlocking the driver’s door,
the welcome screen will not appear
even when the driver’s door is
opened and closed.
Example of warning
1
Telltale screen
If there is a warning message or a
maintenance notification, it will appear on
this screen. Take the appropriate actions
based on the messages indicated.
When the corresponding situation occurs,
the following telltales will be displayed on
the telltale screen.
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The welcome screen will disappear
when you lock the driver’s door by
using the remote keyless entry sys-
tem (all models) or the keyless
access function (if equipped) while
the welcome screen is displayed.
The welcome screen including the
multi-function display (color LCD)
and the audio/navigation unit can be
set to on or off.
The welcome screen can be set to on
or off. For details, refer to “Welcome
Screen” �P199.
The good-bye screen can be set to
on or off. For details, refer to “Good-
bye Screen” �P199.
NOTE
When there is warning information to
display, it will be displayed in five
warning indicators, starting on the left
in ascending order of severity. If there
are six or more warning informations
displayed, pull the “ /SET” switch and
check the item.
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Combination meter display (color LCD)
196
Mark
Name
Page
Mark
Name
Page
190
Mark
Name
Page
192
Auto Start Stop warning
light/Auto Start Stop
OFF indicator light (yel-
low)
Icy road surface warn-
ing light
Door open warning light 180
Engine hood open
180
Automatic headlight
beam leveler warning
light
& Basic screens
By operating the “ ” or “ ” switch on the
steering wheel, you can change the screen
that is always displayed.
warning light
190
175
191
LED headlight warning
190
light
Windshield washer fluid
warning light
Average fuel consumption screen:
High beam assist indi-
189
cator light
Auto Start Stop indica-
tor light (green)
Steering Responsive
Headlight warning light/
Auto Start Stop No Ac-
tivity Detected indicator 191
light
190
Steering Responsive
Headlight OFF indicator
Rear differential oil
Hill descent control in-
temperature warning
light (if equipped)
175
174
192
192
192
192
dicator light (if
equipped)
191
192
Driver Monitoring Sys-
tem operation indicator
light (green) (if
Engine low oil level
warning light
equipped)
RAB warning indicator
(if equipped)
Driver Monitoring Sys-
tem warning light (yel-
low) (if equipped)
192
192
: Average fuel consumption
: Driving range on remaining fuel
RAB OFF indicator (if
equipped)
Driver Monitoring Sys-
tem OFF indicator light
(if equipped)
This screen displays the average rate of
fuel consumption since the trip meter was
last reset.
BSD/RCTA warning
light (if equipped)
Driver Monitoring Sys-
tem temporary stop in-
dicator light (if
192
BSD/RCTA OFF indi-
cator light (if equipped)
equipped)
Combination meter display (color LCD) 197
Driving information screen:
Digital speed screen:
NOTE
The driving range on the remaining fuel
is only a guide. The indicated value may
differ from the actual driving range on
the remaining fuel, so you must im-
mediately fill the tank when the low fuel
warning light illuminates.
Current fuel consumption screen:
: Journey time
: Journey distance
1
2
Speed limit indicator (if equipped)
Vehicle speed
This screen displays the journey time (the
time that has elapsed since the ignition
switch was turned to the “ON” position)
and journey distance (the distance that
has been driven since the ignition switch
was turned to the “ON” position).
This screen displays the current vehicle
speed.
: Current fuel consumption
: Driving range on remaining fuel
NOTE
The driving range on the remaining fuel
is only a guide. The indicated value may
differ from the actual driving range on
the remaining fuel, so you must im-
mediately fill the tank when the low fuel
warning light illuminates.
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Combination meter display (color LCD)
198
Auto Start Stop screen:
also reset.
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Once the tire pressure monitoring
system detects the low tire pressure,
the tire pressure values will display
in yellow until the system detects the
normal tire pressure.
Immediately adjust the tire pressure
when the warning light illuminates.
When the tire pressure monitoring
system detects the adjusted tire
pressure, the warning light will turn
off and the tire pressure values will
turn to white.
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The time spent with the engine
stopped by means of the Auto Start
Stop system is also added to the
journey time.
TPMS screen (U.S.-spec. models):
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For information about the specified
value of the air pressure, refer to
“Tires” �P504.
: The total amount of time that the engine
was stopped by means of the Auto Start
Stop system
Menu screen entering screen:
: The total amount of fuel saved due to the
engine being stopped by the Auto Start
Stop system
The indicated values are calculated from
the most recent reset of the currently
displayed trip meter to the current time.
The indication ranges are as follows.
This screen displays each tire pressure.
When a tire is deflated, the deflated tire
and the tire pressure will be displayed on
the screen in yellow.
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Total amount of time: from 00’00@ to
9999h59’59@
NOTE
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Total amount of fuel saved: from 0 ml to
9999.999 L
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The tire pressure values are dis-
played several minutes after driving.
The tire pressure units can be set.
For details about setting the units,
refer to “Tire Pressure Units (U.S.-
spec. models)” �P199.
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NOTE
While this screen is selected, pull and hold
the “ /SET” switch to enter the menu
screen.
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When the trip meter is reset, the
corresponding accumulated time
and the amount of fuel saving are
Combination meter display (color LCD) 199
& Menu screens
! Warning Volume
! Welcome Screen
Sets the EyeSight warning volume, the
BSD/RCTA warning volume and the RAB
warning volume.
Pull and hold the “ /SET” switch to enter
the menu screens when all of the following
conditions are satisfied.
The welcome screen can be activated or
deactivated.
! Good-bye Screen
The good-bye screen can be activated or
deactivated.
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The menu screen entering screen is
selected.
! Rear Seat Reminder
The rear seat reminder can be activated or
deactivated.
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The “ ” information reminder is off.
! Gauge Initial Movement
! EyeSight
NOTE
The movement of the meter needles and
gauge needles that occurs when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position can be activated or deactivated.
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While driving, the setting items
NOTE
available on the combination meter
display (color LCD) are limited.
For function settings and adjust-
ments on the combination meter
display, refer to “Function settings”
�P24.
For details about how to use the
EyeSight system, refer to the Owner’s
Manual supplement for the EyeSight
system.
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! Units
Changes the units displayed in the combi-
nation meter display (color LCD), the multi-
function display (black and white) and the
multi-function display (color LCD).
! RAB (if equipped)
By operating the “ ” or “ ” switch on the
steering wheel, you can select the menu.
Pull the “ /SET” switch to enter the
selected menu.
! Sonar Audible Alarm
When the Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system is in operation, the warning
sound to notify that an obstacle is detected
in the rear can be activated or deactivated.
! Tire Pressure Units (U.S.-spec.
models)
NOTE
Changes the units displayed in the Tire
Pressure Monitoring system.
If you enter the “Go Back” menu, the
system will return to the previous
screen.
NOTE
! Languages
For models with Reverse Automatic
Braking (RAB) system, refer to “Re-
verse Automatic Braking (RAB) sys-
tem” �P368.
Changes the language displayed in the
combination meter display (color LCD)
and the multi-function display (color LCD).
! Screen Settings
After entering the “Screen Settings” menu,
select one of the following menus.
! Vehicle Setting
After entering the “Vehicle Setting” menu,
select one of the following menus.
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Combination meter display (color LCD)
200
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Auto Door Lock:
that illuminate when you approach the
vehicle.
! Keyless Entry System
Sets the settings used when the keyless
access function was operated.
Audible Signal (if equipped)
Sets the electronic chirp that sounds when
the door is locked or unlocked.
Set the condition of the following items to
lock the door automatically.
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Leaving time set
– Vehicle Speed: When the vehicle
speed reaches more than 12 mph
(20 km/h).
– Shift Into or Out of PARK: When the
select lever is shifted into a position
other than the “P” position.
Sets the time until the headlights turn off
when you have moved away from the
vehicle.
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Hazard Warning Flasher
! One-touch lane changer
Sets the one-touch lane changer on/off.
Sets the operation of the hazard warning
flasher that blinks when the door is locked
or unlocked.
– Off: When the function is set to OFF.
Auto Door Unlock:
! Door mirror setting (if equipped)
The reverse tilt-down feature can be
activated or deactivated.
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Driver Door Unlock (if equipped)
Set the conditions of the following items to
unlock the door automatically.
– Shift Into or Out of PARK: When the
select lever is shifted into the “P”
position.
Select only the driver’s door to unlock or all
doors to unlock simultaneously when the
driver’s door is unlocked.
! Default Settings
Select “Yes” to use the menu screen to
restore customized settings (except the
“Vehicle Setting” of “Keyless Entry Sys-
tem”, “Defogger”, “Interior Light”, “Auto
Door Lock and Unlock”, “Auto Light Sen-
sor”, “Welcome Lighting” and “One-touch
lane changer”) to the factory default set-
tings. Select “No” to return to the previous
screen without restoring to the factory
default settings.
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Rear Gate/Trunk Unlock (if equipped)
Select only the rear gate to unlock or all
doors to unlock simultaneously when
accessing from the cargo area.
– Ignition OFF: When the ignition
switch is turned to OFF.
– Driver Door Open: When the dri-
ver’s door is open.
! Defogger
– Off: When the function is set to OFF.
Sets and customizes the operation of the
defogger.
! Auto Light Sensor
Sets and customizes the sensitivity of the
auto light sensor.
! Interior Light
Sets and customizes the interior light off
delay timer.
! Welcome Lighting
Sets the leaving time and approaching
time.
! Auto Door Lock and Unlock
Setting conditions for “Auto Door Lock and
Unlock”
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Approaching time set
Sets the illumination time of the headlights





