2017 SUBARU FORESTER fuel consumption

Instruments and controls/Multi function display
NOTE
The driving range on the remaining fuel
is calculated using the average fuel
consumption of the last 19 miles (30
km) driven. This value may be different
from the values calculated using the
average fuel consumption correspond-
ing to the driving distance of each trip
meter or the current fuel consumption.!Clock
The clock can be displayed in either 12-
hour display or 24-hour display. For details
about the setting, refer to “Current date
and time setting ”F 3-59.
NOTE
If the vehicle battery is disconnected,
the clock shown in the information bar
will be reset. Set the time again after
the vehicle battery is connected. For
details about the setting, refer to “To p
display setting ”F 3-68. !
Fuel consumption screen
1) Average fuel consumption corresponding
to the driving distance of each trip meter
2) Current fuel consumption
3) Driving range on remaining fuel
The displayed location can be custo-
mized. For details, refer to “Fuel consump-
tion screen setting ”F 3-69. !
ECO gauge screen
1) Average fuel consumption corresponding
to the driving distance of each trip meter
2) ECO gauge
The gauge pointer shows the difference
between the current fuel consumption and
the average fuel consumption that is
displayed on the center part of the screen.
If the gauge pointer moves toward the
green side, this indicates better fuel
efficiency.
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!ECO history screen
1) Average fuel consumption per unit time
(bar graph)
2) Average fuel consumption corresponding to the driving distance of each trip meter
(red line)
This screen displays the fuel economy
history for the vehicle using a bar graph.
The horizontal scale represents the past
time range and the vertical scale repre-
sents the fuel consumption. The green
bars show driving with good fuel economy
and the yellow bars show driving with poor
fuel economy.
The time range of the history can be set.
The width of the bar graph is adjusted as
follows depending on the set time range.
Time range Width of bar graph
30 minutes 1 minute
60 minutes 2 minutes
120 minutes 4 minutes
For details about the setting, refer to
“Economy history setting
”F 3-70.
! Vehicle activation status screen
When the vehicle stops
1) Steering axle
When the vehicle is being driven regularly
1) Power train (illuminated in blue)
When the Vehicle Dynamics Control sys-
tem is being activated: the tires illuminate
in yellow.
1) History of Vehicle Dynamics Control
system activation
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Instruments and controls/Multi function display
ItemDetails
Average vehicle speed (Average
vehicle speed for the entire driving
time from when the trip meter was
reset)
Lifetime fuel consumption
Engine oil temperature
Accelerator opening ratio
Boost pressure (turbo models
only)
Journey time (the time that has
elapsed since the ignition switch
was turned to the“ON ”position)
Journey distance (the distance
that has been driven since the
ignition switch was turned to the
“ON ”position)
Average fuel consumption for the
entire driving distance from when
the ignition switch was turned to
the “ON ”position
! Guidance screen
When thebutton is pushed and held,
the selection screen can be displayed.
The displayed contents can be set or
customized from the selection screen. For
details, refer to “Selection screen” F3-56. !
Clock/calendar screenClock (Type A)
Clock (Type B)
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Instruments and controls/Multi function display
&Selection screen
When thebutton is pushed and held, the setting screen for each menu can be displayed. Select the preferred menu by operating
the “”or “”switch.
Top menu Menu option DescriptionPage
Time/Date Time/Date Set and adjust the time and date. 12h or 24h format can be selected. 3-59
Birthday Set a birthday. 3-60
Anniversary Set an anniversary day. 3-62
Daylight Saving Time Turn the daylight saving time on or off 3-65
Go Back Return to the top menu. —
Display Contrast Adjust the contrast. +5↔−53 -6 6
Screen Off Turn the screen on or off. On or Off3-66
Beep Adjust the beep sound volume. High, Low or Off3-67
Go Back Return to the top menu. —
Screen Setting Top Display Set and customize the top display information
contents. Avg Cons, Inst Cons, Range or
Off
3-68
Cons Customize the fuel consumption information display. 3-69
Eco History Set and customize the time of logging fuel
consumption history. 30 min, 60 min or 120 min 3-70
Triple Meter Set and customize the triple meter. 3-72
Clock Select the clock format. Type A, Type B, Calendar or Off 3-73
Bypass Screen Set the bypass screen for each item. On or Off3-74
Languages Select the display language. English or French or Spanish
(U.S.-spec. models only)
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Go Back Return to the top menu. —
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Instruments and controls/Multi function display
Top menuMenu option DescriptionPage
Initialize Reset to Defaults Reset all settings to the default settings. Yes or No 3-90
Lifetime Fuel Consumption Reset Clear logged lifetime fuel consumption data. Yes or No 3-91
Go Back Return to the top menu. —
Go Back —Return to the top menu. —
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2. Operate the“”or “”switch to
select the “Top Display ”item. Then push
the
button.
3. Push thebutton once more.
4. Select an item by operating the “”or
“” switch. Then push thebutton.
5. Select “Set ”by operating the “”
switch, and confirm the setting by pushing
the
button.
6. The system will notify you that the
setting is complete.
! Fuel consumption screen setting
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “Preparation for screen settings”
F 3-68.
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2. Operate the“”or “”switch to
select the “Eco History ”item. Then push
the
button.
3. Push thebutton once more.
4. Select the time of the logged fuel
consumption history by operating the
“
” or “”switch, and then push thebutton.
5. Select “Go Back”by operating the “”
switch.
6. Select “Set ”by operating the “”
switch and confirm the setting by pushing
the
button.
7. The system will notify you that the
setting is complete.
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2. Operate the“”or “”switch to
select the “Reset to Defaults ”item. Then
push the
button.
3. The system will prompt a Yes/No
dialogue (“No ”is selected first). To return
to the factory default settings, select “Ye s”by operating the
“
”switch.
4. Confirm the setting by pushing thebutton.
5. The system will notify you that the
setting is complete. !
Lifetime fuel consumption resetting
1. Perform the preparation steps accord-
ing to “Preparation for initialization ”F 3-
90.
2. Operate the “”or “”switch to
select the “Lifetime Fuel Consumption
Resetting ”item. Then push the
button.
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