Self-Diagnosis Display Mode: Notes

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Notes

The combination meter self-diagnosis can be performed as a single unit according to the following procedure.

When the self-diagnosis display mode operates, it switches in the order of [1. Meter pointer operation check]

β†’ [2. Meter pointer indication check] β†’ [3. TFT display check].

  1. Procedure
    CAUTION: Perform the steps described in (1) through (4) within 10 seconds.
    (1) Within 3 seconds after turning the ignition switch to ON, set the parking light switch or the headlight switch to ON.
    (2) While the switch is in ON, press the trip reset switch three times.
    (3) Turn the parking light switch or the headlight switch to OFF, and press the trip reset switch three times.
    (4) Turn the parking light switch or the headlight switch to ON, and press the trip reset switch three times.
  2. Go to the self-diagnosis display mode.
    CAUTION: If the procedure is not performed properly, turn the ignition switch from ON to OFF to stop the operation halfway, and then proceed from step (1) to (4).
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