Check Communication Circuit Of Fuel Economy System

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Check Communication Circuit Of Fuel Economy System
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1 CHECK FUEL ECONOMY DISPLAY OFF MODE.Β 
Check that the mode display changes when the MFD changeover knob is operated.
(Display changes in the following order: cruising distance β†’ average fuel economy β†’ instantaneous fuel economy β†’ continuous driving time β†’ average vehicle speed β†’ blank display)
Is fuel economy displayed? MFD is normal. Go to step 2Β  .
2 CHECK MFD.Β 
  1. Remove the MFD.
  2. Attach the fuel economy display to another vehicle on which the fuel economy display operates normally to check its operation.
Is the fuel economy display correct? Replace the MFD. Replace the meter - main assembly. < Ref. to COMBINATION METERΒ . >
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