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Combination Meter System: Inspection: Self-Diagnosis

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  2) 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 odo/trip meter knob three times.
  3. Turn the lighting switch to OFF, and press the odo/trip meter knob three times.
  4. Set the lighting switch to tail light or headlight position again, and press the odo/trip meter knob three times.
    NOTE:
    • When pressing the odo/trip meter knob four times, the display changes to DTC display mode. < Ref. to DTC DISPLAY MODE , INSPECTION, Combination Meter System. >
    • Warning light, indicator light, and LCD display checks are performed when self-diagnosis is performed. After this, every time the odo/trip meter knob is pressed, the buzzer will sound for 0.5 seconds, and operation checks for meter operation, meter readings, and the LCD are performed in this order. Turn the ignition switch to OFF to cancel the self-diagnosis function.
    • The self-diagnosis function is not cancelled if the engine is started during diagnosis. However, the self-diagnosis function is cancelled automatically for safety when you start to drive the vehicle.
  5. Go to METER INDICATOR OPERATION REFERENCE CHART  .

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

    NOTE:
    • "DLAGS.1" (model with normal meter) or "_S_1" (model with luminescent meter) is displayed on the LCD. After that, the meter indicator operation check mode is initiated.
    • Each of the meter indicator operation display and LCD display switches every 6 seconds.
    METER INDICATOR OPERATION REFERENCE CHART

    Meter indicator LCD display, illumination Warning light, indicator light
    MIN indication ↓ MAX indication ILL1 (Min. brightness) ↓(Display For one second for each level) ILL6 (Max. brightness) (1)
    MAX indication ↓ MIN indication ILL6 (Max. brightness) ↓ (Display for one second for each level) ILL1 (Min. brightness)
    (1) Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by the meter drive circuit are illuminated. < Ref. to SPECIFICATION , General Description. >
    (2) Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by other module are turned on/off according to the module control. < Ref. to SPECIFICATION , General Description. >
    (3) Engine coolant temperature warning light illuminates in red. (models with normal meters)
  6. Press the odo/trip meter knob once.
  7. Go to METER INDICATOR OPERATION REFERENCE CHART  .

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

    NOTE:
    • Meter indicator switches every 1.5 seconds for each indication.
    • ILL indication illuminates at the same brightness as when entering "Meter Indicator Needle Indication Check".
    • During operation, "DIAGS.2" (model with normal meter) or "_S_2" (model with luminescent meter) is displayed on the LCD.

    Model with normal meter

    METER INDICATION REFERENCE CHART - MODEL WITH NORMAL METER

    Speedometer (km/h) Tachometer (RPM) Fuel gauge Fuel level warning light Warning light, indicator light
    0 0 Lowest point Light ON ()
    0 0 E Light ON
    40 1000 1/2 Light OFF
    100 4000 F Light OFF
    40 1000 1/2 Light OFF
    0 0 E Light ON

    Model with luminescent meter

    METER INDICATION REFERENCE CHART - MODEL WITH LUMINESCENT METER

    Speedometer (km/h) Tachometer (RPM) Engine coolant temperature gauge ECO gauge Warning light, indicator light
    0 0 Lowest point Lowest point (1)
    0 0 C -Max
    40 1000 Starting point of the red line 0
    100 4000 H +Max
    40 1000 Starting point of the red line 0
    0 0 C -Max
    (1) Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by the meter drive circuit turn off. < Ref. to SPECIFICATION , General Description. >
    (2) Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by other module are turned on/off according to the module control. < Ref. to SPECIFICATION , General Description. >
    (3) Engine coolant temperature indicator light illuminates in blue.
  8. Press the odo/trip meter knob once.
  9. Go to METER INDICATOR OPERATION REFERENCE CHART  .

Check the LCD.

NOTE:
  • "DIAGS.3" (model with normal meter) or "_S_3" (model with luminescent meter) is displayed on the LCD. After that, the LCD display check mode is initiated.
  • LCD display switches every 1 second.
  • Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by the meter drive circuit turn off. < Ref. to SPECIFICATION , General Description. >
  • Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by other module are turned on/off according to the module control. < Ref. to SPECIFICATION , General Description. >
  • The meter indication remains at the same level as "Meter Indicator Needle Indication Check".
  • ILL indication illuminates at ILL6 level (max. brightness).
  • After No. 13 is displayed in the illumination order, display is repeated from No. 1 again, (models with normal meters)
  • After No. 14 is displayed in the illumination order, display is repeated from No. 1 again, (luminescent meter model)

Model with normal meter

Fig 1: LCD Display - Model With Normal Meter
G07680438Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Model with luminescent meter

Fig 2: LCD Display - Model With Luminescent Meter
G07680439Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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