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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2014FORESTER 2.5I, ENG CD FB25BA, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALGAUGESINSTRUMENTATION/DRIVER INFO (SERVICE INFORMATION)COMBINATION METER SYSTEMOPERATIONSELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY MODE

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard Trans

Self-Diagnosis Display Mode

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION 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.

Unfasten → fasten the driver's seat belt within 3 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON.
With the driver's seat belt fastened, press the trip meter knob three times.
Unfasten the driver's seat belt, and then press the trip meter knob three times.
Fasten the driver's seat belt again, and then press the trip meter knob three times.
NOTE:
- 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.

Go to "Check meter indicator operation".

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

NOTE:

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

Meter indicator

LCD 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. < Ref. to SPECIFICATION , General Description. >

⁽²⁾	Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by other module are turned on/off according to the module control. < Ref. to SPECIFICATION , General Description. >

⁽³⁾	Engine coolant temperature warning light illuminates in red.

⁽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.

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)

ECO gauge

Warning light/indicator light

Lowest point

⁽¹⁾, ⁽²⁾, ⁽³⁾

--Max

1000

100

4000

+Max

1000

--Max

⁽¹⁾	Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by the meter drive circuit go off. < Ref. to SPECIFICATION , General Description. >

⁽²⁾	Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by other module are turned on/off according to the module control. < Ref. to SPECIFICATION , General Description. >

⁽³⁾	Engine coolant temperature indicator light illuminates in blue.

Press the trip meter knob once.
Go to "Check LCD display".

Check the LCD display.

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 go off. < Ref. to SPECIFICATION , General Description. >
Warning lights and indicator lights controlled by other module are turned on/off according to the module control. < Ref. to SPECIFICATION , General Description. >
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.

Models without EyeSight

Fig 1: Models Without Eyesight Chart