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Self-Diagnosis Display Mode

The self-diagnosis (checking of each meter, warning light, indicator light, illumination, LCD) of combination meter can be performed in the following procedure.

CAUTION: Perform the steps described in 1) through 4) within 10 seconds.
  1. Within 3 seconds after turning the ignition switch to ON, set the lighting switch to tail light or headlight position.
  2. Press the trip meter knob three times.
  3. Turn the lighting switch to OFF, and press the trip meter knob three times.
  4. Set the lighting switch to tail light or headlight position again, and press the trip meter knob three times.
    NOTE:
    • When pressing the trip meter knob four times, the display changes to DTC display mode. Ref. to DTC DISPLAY MODE , OPERATION, Combination Meter System.
    • When pressing the trip meter knob five times, the display changes to dealer customize mode. Ref. to DEALER CUSTOMIZE MODE , OPERATION, Combination Meter System.
    • When the self-diagnosis function operates, the warning light, indicator light, and LCD display checks are performed. After this, the buzzer will sound for 0.5 seconds every time the trip meter knob is pressed, and operation checks are performed in the order of meter indicator needle operation, meter indicator needle indication, and LCD. Turn the ignition switch to OFF to cancel the self-diagnosis function.
    • When the engine starts during diagnosis, the self-diagnosis function is not cancelled, however, once the vehicle starts driving, the self-diagnosis function is deactivated automatically.
  5. Move on to the "Meter Indicator Needle Operation Check".

    Check meter operation, warning light, indicator light, illumination and LCD.

    WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS SPECIFICATION

    Meter indicator needle LCD display, illumination Warning lights, indicator lights
    MIN indication

    MAX indication
    ILL1 (Min. brightness)
    ↓(Display for one second for each level)
    ILL6 (Max. brightness)
    Light ON
    The engine coolant temperature warning light illuminates in red.
    MAX indication

    MIN indication
    ILL6 (Max. brightness)
    ↓(Display for one second for each level)
    ILL1 (Min. brightness)
  6. Press the trip meter knob once.
  7. Move on to the "Meter Indicator Needle Indication Check".

    Check meter operation, warning light, indicator light, and LCD.

    NOTE:
    • The meter indicator needle will switch every 1.5 seconds.
    • The ILL illumination level will be at the brightness it was set to when switching to the "Meter Indicator Needle Indication Check".
    • During operation, "_S_2" is displayed on the LCD trip display.
    WARNING LIGHTS AND INDICATOR LIGHTS SPECIFICATION

    Speedometer (km/h) Tachometer (rpm) Fuel gauge ECO gauge Low fuel warning light Warning lights, indicator lights
    0 0 Lowest point Lowest point Light ON Light OFF
    The engine coolant temperature indicator light illuminates in blue.
    0 0 E -Max Light ON
    40 1000 1/2 0 Light OFF
    100 4000 F +Max Light OFF
    40 1000 1/2 0 Light OFF
    0 0 E -Max Light ON
  8. Press the trip meter knob once.
  9. Move on to the "LCD Display Check".

    Check the LCD display.

    NOTE:
    • All warning lights and indicator lights turn off.
    • The meter indicator needle maintains its position in the "Meter Indicator Needle Indication Check".
    • The ILL illumination level is lit at ILL6 (highest brightness).
    • After No. 14 is displayed in the illumination order, display is repeated from No. 1 again.
      Fig 1: Self-Diagnosis Display Mode Chart
      G06653753Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.