Self-Diagnosis Display Mode

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

CAUTION: Perform the steps described in 1)through 4 within 10 seconds.

Within 3 seconds after turning the ignition switch to ON, set the lighting switch to tail light or headlight position.
Press the trip meter knob three times.
Turn the lighting switch to OFF, and press the trip meter knob three times.
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 .
- When pressing the trip meter knob five times, the display changes to dealer customize mode. Refer to DEALER CUSTOMIZE MODE .
- When the self-diagnosis function operates, the warning light, indicator light, and LCD or TFT 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 or 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.

Go to "Check meter indicator operation".

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

NOTE:

After "_S_1" is displayed on the LCD or TFT, the meter indicator operation check mode is initiated.
Each of the meter indicator operation display and LCD or TFT display switches every 6 seconds.

Meter indicator

LCD or TFT display, illumination

Warning light, indicator light

MIN indication
↓
MAX indication

ILL1 (Min. brightness)
↓⁽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. Refer to SPECIFICATION .

⁽²⁾	Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by other module are turned on/off according to the module control. Refer to SPECIFICATION .

⁽³⁾	Engine coolant temperature warning light illuminates in red. (models with normal meters)

⁽⁴⁾	Display for one second for each level

Press the trip meter knob once.

Go to "Meter Indicator Needle Indication Check".

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

MODEL WITH NORMAL METER

Speedometer (km/h)

Tachometer (rpm)

Fuel gauge

ECO gauge

Fuel level warning light

Warning light, indicator light

Lowest point

Light ON

⁽¹⁾, ⁽²⁾, ⁽³⁾

-Max

Light ON

1000

1/2

Light OFF

100

4000

+Max

Light OFF

1000

1/2

Light OFF

-Max

Light ON

⁽¹⁾	Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by the meter drive circuit turn off. Refer to SPECIFICATION .

⁽²⁾	Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by other module are turned on/off according to the module control. Refer to SPECIFICATION .

⁽³⁾	Engine coolant temperature indicator light illuminates in blue. (models with normal meters)

MODEL WITH LUMINESCENT METER

Speedometer (km/h)

Tachometer (rpm)

Fuel gauge

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Fuel level warning light

Warning light, indicator light

Lowest point

Light ON

⁽¹⁾, ⁽²⁾

Light ON

1000

1/2

Starting point of the red line

Light OFF

100

4000

Light OFF

1000

1/2

Starting point of the red line

Light OFF

Light ON

⁽¹⁾	Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by the meter drive circuit turn off. Refer to SPECIFICATION .

⁽²⁾	Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by other module are turned on/off according to the module control. Refer to SPECIFICATION .

Press the trip meter knob once.

Go to "Check LCD or TFT display".

Check the LCD or TFT display.

Model with normal meter

NOTE:

After "_S_3" is displayed on the LCD, the LCD display check mode is initiated.
LCD display switches every 1 second.
Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by the meter drive circuit turn off. Refer to SPECIFICATION .
Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by other module are turned on/off according to the module control. Refer to 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.

Fig 1: LCD Display (Normal Meter)
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Model with luminescent meter

NOTE:

TFT display switches every 10 seconds.
Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by the meter drive circuit turn off. Refer to SPECIFICATION .
Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by other module are turned on/off according to the module control. Refer to 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. 7 is displayed in the illumination order, display is repeated from No. 1 again.
The version display contents of the illumination order No. 1 varies depending on the vehicle.

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