2008 SUBARU OUTBACK ignition

Multi-information display
(Vehicle with SI-DRIVE) &Display&Operation switch
CAUTION
To ensure safety, do not attempt to
change the function of the indicator
during driving, as an accident couldresult.
1) Next (up)
2) Information display
3) Back (down)
Use the “
”and “”switches to change
the display screen forward and backward. The “
/SET ”switch is used to show the
warning message again after a warning
message has been displayed once, and it
is also used to enter the desired settingmenu. With the ignition switch in the
“ON ”
position, each successive push of the
operation switch changes the display in
the following sequence:
*: Only for vehicles equipped with a
navigation system Instruments and controls
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& Odometer and trip meter
! Odometer
U.S.-spec. models
Canada-spec. models
This indication shows the total distance that the vehicle has been driven.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the
“LOCK ”or “Acc ”position,
the odometer/trip meter will light up. If you
donotpressthetripknobwithin5
seconds of illumination of the odometer/
trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go
off.
The odometer/trip meter will also go off if
you open and close the driver ’sdoor
within 5 seconds of illumination of the
odometer/trip meter. ! Double trip meter
U.S.-spec. models
Canada-spec. models
This indication shows the distance that the
vehicle has been driven since you last set
it to zero.
To set the trip meter to zero, select the A
trip or B trip meter by pushing the trip knob
and keep the knob pushed for more than 2seconds.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK ”or “Acc ”position,
the odometer/trip meter will light up. It is
possible to set the trip meter to zero while
the odometer/trip meter is lit up. If you do
not press the trip knob within 5 seconds of
illumination of the odometer/trip meter, the
odometer/trip meter will go off. Also, if you
open and close the driver ’s door within 5
seconds of illumination of the odometer/
trip meter, the odometer/trip meter will go

3-12Instruments and controls
& Outside temperature and
journey time
! Outside temperature
U.S.-spec. models
Canada-spec. models 1) Outside temperature
2) Journey time
The indicator shows the outside tempera-
ture in a range from 22 to 122 8F( 30 to
50 8C).
The indicator can give a false reading
under any of the following conditions: . When there is too much sun.
. During idling; while running at low
speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine
is restarted immediately following a shut-down. . When the actual outside temperature
falls outside the specified indicator range.
U.S.-spec. models
Canada-spec. models
When the outside temperature is 37 8F
(3 8C) or lower, the display flashes “OUT
TEMP 37 8F(3 8C) ”for 3 seconds and
gives a notice to the driver that the road
surface may be frozen. After 3 seconds, it
returns to its original indication of the
outside temperature and journey time.
If the outside temperature drops to 37 8F
(3 8C) or lower while the display is giving
an indication other than the outside
temperature, the display shows “OUT
TEMP 37 8F(3 8C) ”for 3 seconds before
returning to its original indication.
If the display is already indicating an
outside temperature of 37 8F(3 8C) or lower
when the ignition switch is turned to the“ ON ”position, the display does not shows
“ OUT TEMP 37 8F(3 8C) ”.

NOTE
The outside temperature indication
may differ from the actual outside
temperature. The indication“OUT
TEMP 37 8F(3 8C) ” should be treated
only as a guide. Be sure to check the
condition of the road surface beforedriving. ! Journey time
U.S.-spec. models
Canada-spec. models
1) Outside temperature
2) Journey time
The journey time shows the time that has
elapsed since the ignition switch was
turned to the “START ”position.
After 2 hours have passed for the journey
time, the display indication flashes “E/T
2:00 ”at the center of the display for 3
seconds and gives a notice to the driver to
take a rest. After 3 seconds, it returns to its
original indication of the outside tempera-
ture and journey time.
If you continue to drive your vehicle
without stopping the engine, the display
flashes the journey time for 3 seconds at
the center of the display after each
additional hour has elapsed.
If the display shows an indication other
than the journey time, the display switches
to the journey time for 3 seconds for each
additional hour that has elapsed after the
first 2 hours. After 3 seconds, it returns to
its original indication. However, if the
journey time indication overlaps with an-
other indication, the journey time indica-
tion is shortened.
NOTE
The journey time is reset when the
ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK ”
position. It is also reset if the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK ”or
“ Acc ”position prior to restarting of
the engine. Instruments and controls
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&Clock (Vehicle with Naviga-
tion System)
The clock receives the correct time from
the navigation system. To adjust the time
shown by the clock, refer to the separate“Operating Instructions for Monitor Sys-
tem ”and adjust the time of the navigation
system.
CAUTION
To ensure safety, do not attempt to
set the time during driving, as an
accident could result. &
SI-DRIVE display
1) Sport Sharp (S#) mode
2) Sport (S) mode
3) Intelligent (I) mode
4) Throttle angle
*: This display means that the Sport Sharp
(S#) mode is in the selected condition.
This display indicates the current SI-
DRIVE mode with its throttle angle.
For details of SI-DRIVE mode, refer to the “ SI-DRIVE (Except 2.5-liter non-Turbo
models) ”section in chapter 7.
& Meter settings
The following items can be set or regis-
tered on the multi-information display asdesired. . Initial movements of the meter/gauge needles.
Present date & time
. Birthday
. Anniversary
Within 12 seconds after turning on the
ignition switch, press the “
/SET”switch
for at least 2 seconds.
The display can be switched as shown
below by pressing the “
”or “”switch.
*: “Present date & time ”, “Birthday ”and
“ Anniversary ”can be registered in the
“ Date/Time ”setting menu.
Refer to the following procedure for further steps. ! Initial movement setting
It is possible to activate or deactivate the
initial movement of the meter needles and
gauge needles that takes place when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON ”
position. Instruments and controls
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To change the current setting, take the
following steps.
1. Within 12 seconds after turning on the
ignition switch, press the “
/SET”switch
for at least 2 seconds.
2. The display shows “METER
SETTING ”, and then changes to the
setting screen.
3. When the setting screen is displayed, select “Initial movement ”by pressing the
“
” or “”switch. And press the “/
SET ”switch to enter the setting process.
4. Select “ON ”for activated initial move-
ment or “OFF ”for deactivated initial move-
ment by pressing the “
”or “”switch.
And press the “/SET”switch to decide
the desired setting.
If you do not need to change the previous
setting, select “
”and press the “/SET”
switch.
5. Select “End ”by pressing the “”or
“” switch. And press the “/SET”switch
to finish the meter setting menu. NOTE . Your vehicle ’s initial movement
setting of the meter/gauge needles
has been set for activation “ON ”at
the time of shipment from the factory.. If you turn the ignition switch to the
“ Acc ”position, turn the ignition switch
to the “LOCK ”position, or open and
close the driver ’s door during the
setting procedure, the new setting will
be canceled.. It is not possible to cancel sequen-
tial illumination of the combination
meter while sequential illumination is
actually taking place. Cancel sequen-

tial illumination when regular illumina-
tion (for driving) has begun. !Date/Time settings
The following items can be set or regis-
tered in the “Date/Time ”setting menu.
. Present date & time
. Birthday
. Anniversary
NOTE
To enter “Birthday ”and “Anniversary ”,
“ Present date & time ”must be set.
To enter the “Date/Time ”setting menu,
take the following steps.
1. Within 12 seconds after turning on the
ignition switch, press the “
/SET”switch
for at least 2 seconds.
2. The display shows “METER
SETTING ”, and then changes to the
setting screen.
3. When the setting screen is displayed, select “Date/Time ”by pressing the “”or
“” switch. And press the “/SET”switch
to enter the “Date/Time ”settings.
After the Date/Time setting screen has
been displayed, the display can be
switched as shown below by pressingthe “
”or “”switch.
Refer to the following procedure for further steps. ! Present date & time
1. Press “
”or “”until “Present date &
time ”is displayed, and press “/SET”.
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2. Select an item that you desire to set with “
”and “”, and press “/SET”.
3. Select a value for the setting item with “” and “”, and confirm the setting with
“/SET ”.
4. Repeat step 3 to enter the date and time. When completed, select
“OK ”, and
press “
/SET”.
! Birthday
1. Press “
”or “”until “Birthday ”is
displayed, and press “/SET”.
2. Select an item that you desire to set with “”and “”, and press “/SET”.
3. Select a value for the setting item with “” and “”, and confirm the setting with
“/SET ”.
4. Repeat step 3 to enter the date and
time. When completed, select “OK ”and
press “
/SET”.
When a birthday is registered and the date
that was set nears, a message is dis-
played when the ignition switch is turnedon.