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Self-Diagnosis Display Mode

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

  1. Procedure
    CAUTION: Perform the steps described in (1) through (4) within 10 seconds.
    1. Unfasten → fasten the driver's seat belt within 3 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON.
    2. With the driver's seat belt fastened, press the trip meter knob three times.
    3. Unfasten the driver's seat belt, and then press the trip meter knob three times.
    4. Fasten the driver's seat belt again, and then press the trip meter knob three times.
      NOTE:
      • When the self-diagnosis function operates, the warning light, indicator light, and LCD/TFT display checks are performed. After that, 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/TFT. 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.
  2. Go to "Check meter indicator operation".

    Check meter operation, warning light, indicator light, illumination and LCD/TFT procedure.

    NOTE:
    • After "_S_1" is displayed on the LCD/TFT, the meter indicator operation check mode is initiated.
    • Each of the meter indicator operation display and LCD/TFT display switches every 6 seconds.
    Meter indicator LCD/TFT display, illumination Warning light/indicator light
    MIN indication

    MAX indication
    ILL1 (Min. brightness)
    (4)4
    ILL6 (Max. brightness)
    (1), (2), (3)
    MAX indication

    MIN indication
    ILL6 (Max. brightness)
    (4)
    ILL1 (Min. brightness)
    (1) Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by the meter drive circuit are illuminated. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>General Description>SPECIFICATION .

    (2) Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by other module are turned on/off according to the module control. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>General Description>SPECIFICATION .

    (3) Engine coolant temperature warning light illuminates in red.

    (4) Display for one second for each level.
  3. Press the trip meter knob once.
  4. Go to "Meter Indicator Needle Indication Check".

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

    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, "_S_2" is displayed on the LCD/TFT.
    Speedometer (km/h) Tachometer (r/min) ECO gauge Warning light/indicator light
    0 0 Lowest point (1), (2), (3)
    0 0 -Max
    40 1, 000 0
    100 4, 000 +Max
    40 1, 000 0
    0 0 -Max
    (1) Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by the meter drive circuit go off. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>General Description>SPECIFICATION .

    (2) Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by other module are turned on/off according to the module control. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>General Description>SPECIFICATION .

    (3) Engine coolant temperature indicator light illuminates in blue.
  5. Press the trip meter knob once.
  6. Go to "Check LCD/TFT display".

    Check the LCD/TFT display.

    NOTE:
    • After "_S_3" is displayed on the LCD/TFT, the LCD/TFT display check mode is initiated.
    • LCD/TFT display switches every 1 second.
    • Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by the meter drive circuit go off. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>General Description>SPECIFICATION .
    • Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by other module are turned on/off according to the module control. Ref. to INSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO>General Description>SPECIFICATION .
    • The meter indication remains at the same level as "Meter Indicator Needle Indication Check".
    • ILL indication illuminates at ILL6 level (max. brightness).
    • After No. 14 is displayed in the illumination order, display is repeated from No. 1 again. (Except for color TFT type)
    • After No. 8 is displayed in the illumination order, display is repeated from No. 1 again. (Color TFT type)
    • The version display contents of the illumination order No. 1 varies depending on the vehicle. (Color TFT type)
      • Except for color TFT type
Fig 1: Identifying Self-Diagnosis Display Mode
G09484495Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
COLOR TFT TYPE DISPLAY SPECIFICATION

Order TFT display
1 Version display & color gradation
2 Black
3 Red
4 Green
5 Blue
6 White
7 Color gradation
8 Cross talking