Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Combination meter illumination

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual / Instruments and controls / Meters and gauges / Combination meter illumination

When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position, the various parts of the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence.

Warning lights, indicator lights, meter needles, gauge needles and liquid crystal display illuminate.
The meter and gauge needles sweep one time.
Dials and indicators in meters and gauges light up.
Regular illumination (for driving) begins.

NOTE This sequence of operations may not take place if you quickly turn the ignition switch to start the engine. This is not a malfunction.

Meters and gauges

NOTE Liquid crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges in the combination meter. You will find their indications hard to see if you wear polarized glasses. ...

Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch

It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauge needles that takes place when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. For details, perform the proc ...

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For procedure of each component in the combination meter system, refer to the respective section.• Combination meter assembly: Combination Meter• Speedometer: Speedometer• Tachometer: Tachometer• Fuel gauge: Fuel Gauge• Engine coolant temperature gauge: Engine Cool ...