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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. Refer to , DTC DISPLAY MODE , OPERATION, Combination Meter System.
    • When pressing the trip meter knob five times, the display changes to dealer customize mode. Refer 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. Go to "Check meter indicator operation".

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

    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)
    Light ON
    Engine coolant temperature warning light color is 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. Go to "Check meter indication".

    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, "_S_2" is displayed on the LCD trip display.
    Speedometer (km/h) Tachometer (RPM) Fuel gauge ECO gauge Fuel level warning light Warning light, indicator light
    0 0 Lowest point Lowest point Light ON Light OFF
    Engine coolant temperature indicator light color is 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. Go to "Check LCD display".

Check the LCD display.

NOTE:
  • All warning lights and indicator lights turn off.
  • 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.
Fig 1: View Of Meter Indicator Needle Indication
G07916397Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.