2022 Subaru Outback Combination Meter Display (Color LCD) User Manual

2022 Subaru Outback Combination Meter Display (Color LCD)

WARNING
Always pay adequate attention to safe driving when operating the combination meter display (color LCD) while the vehicle is in motion. When operation of the combination meter display (color LCD) interferes with your ability to concentrate on driving, stop the vehicle before performing operations on the screen. Also, do not concentrate on the display while driving. Doing so may cause you to look away from the road and could result in an accident.

Various information will be shown on the combination meter display (color LCD). Also, a warning message will appear on the display if a malfunction is detected. In addition, several settings for the displayed content can be performed.

Combination meter display (color LCD)

1. Meter information screen (Refer to “Meter Information Screen” P205.)
2. Warning screen (Refer to “Warning Screen” P205.)/Basic screen (Refer to “Basic Screens” P208.)
3. EyeSight screen*
4. Digital speed screen (Refer to “Digital Speed Screen” P211.)
5. Telltale screen (Refer to “Telltale Screen” P207.)
6. Select lever/gear position indicator (Refer to “Select Lever/Gear Position Indicator” P199.)
7. X-MODE indicator (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness) (Refer to “X-MODE Indicator (Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness)” P201.) SI-DRIVE indicator (if equipped) (Refer to “SI-DRIVE Indicator Light” P199.)
8. Odometer (Refer to “Odometer”  P175.)/Double trip meter (Refer to “Double Trip Meter” P176.)
   *: For details, refer to the separate EyeSight Owner’s Manual.

Basic Operation

Control switches

By operating orof the control switches, the screens can be changed.
If there are some useful messages, such as vehicle information, warning information, etc., they will interrupt the current screen, and appear on the display accompanied by a beep. If such a screen is displayed, take proper action according to the message shown on the screen.
The warning screen will return to the original screen after a few seconds. While theinformation reminder is shown on the display, it may be possible to display the warning screen again. To recall the message marked with on the display, pull the switch on the steering wheel toward you.

Welcome Screen (Opening Animation) and Good-Bye (Ending Animation) Screen

Welcome screen and Good-bye screen are motion graphic displayed on the combination meter display and center information display upon entering and exiting the vehicle.
When the driver’s door is opened and closed after unlocking the door, the welcome screen (opening animation) will appear on the combination meter display (color LCD) for approximately 20 seconds. When the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position, the combination meter display (color LCD) gradually turns off by showing goodbye screen (ending animation).

NOTE

• The welcome screen and the good-bye screen may differ in the actual words and appearance.
• The basic screen will be shown when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position while the welcome screen is displayed.
• Once the welcome screen appears, it takes a certain period of time to display it again.
• If the ignition switch is operated after unlocking the driver’s door, the welcome screen will not appear even when the driver’s door is opened and closed.
• The welcome screen will disappear when you lock the driver’s door by using the remote keyless entry system (all models) or the keyless access function (if equipped) while the wel-come screen is displayed.
• The welcome screen including the audio/navigation unit can be set to on or off.
• The welcome screen can be set to on or off. For details, refer to “General settings” P219 (11.6-inch display models) or “General settings” P237 (dual 7.0-inch display models).
• The good-bye screen can be set to on or off. For details, refer to “General settings” P219 (11.6-inch display models) or “General settings” P237 (dual 7.0-inch display models).

Warning Screen

Example of warning
If there is a warning message or a maintenance notification, it will appear on combination meter display (color LCD). Take the appropriate actions based on the messages indicated.

Meter Information Screen

The meter information screen can be changed. For details, refer to “General settings” P219 (11.6-inch display models) or “General settings” P237 (dual 7.0-inch display models).

ECO gauge

The ECO gauge shows the difference between the average rate of fuel consumption since the trip meter was last reset and the current rate of fuel consumption.
The ECO gauge indicates the current fuel efficiency as shown in the following chart.

NOTE

• The ECO gauge shows only an approximate indication.
• After resetting the trip meter, the average rate of fuel consumption is not shown until driving 0.6 miles (1 km). Until that time, the ECO gauge does not operate.

Clock and temperature

Compass (if equipped)The direction of the vehicle is displayed.

Telltale Screen

1. Telltale screen

When the corresponding situation occurs, the following telltales will be displayed on the telltale screen.

NOTE

• When there is warning information to display, it will be displayed in five warning indicators, starting on the left in ascending order of severity.
• If there are 6 or more warning messages to display, the indicators will be displayed in sequential order.

Mark	Name	Page
	Door open indicator light	191
	Engine hood open warning light	191
	AT OIL TEMP warning light	186
	All-Wheel Drive warning light	191
	LED headlight warning light	200
	High beam assist indicator light	199
	Steering Responsive Headlight OFF indicator light	200
	Steering Responsive Headlight warning light	200
	Engine low oil level warning indicator	185
	RAB warning light (if equipped)	202

Mark	Name	Page
	RAB OFF indicator (if equipped)	202
	BSD/RCTA warning indicator (if equipped)	202
	BSD/RCTA OFF indicator (if equipped)	202
	Auto Start Stop warning light (yellow)	200
	Auto Start Stop OFF indicator light	200
	Auto Start Stop indicator light (green)	201
	Auto Start Stop No Activity Detected indicator light	201
	Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light	200
	Windshield washer fluid warning light	191
	Hill descent control in- dicator light (Outback/ Subaru Outback Wilderness)	201

Mark	Name	Page
	Driver Monitoring System operation indicator light (green) (if equipped)	202
	Driver Monitoring System warning light (yellow) (if equipped)	202
	Driver Monitoring System OFF indicator light (if equipped)	203
	Driver Monitoring System temporary stop in- dicator light (if equipped)	203
	Icy road surface warning light	202

Basic Screens

By operating the  orswitch on the steering wheel, you can change the screen that is always displayed.

Average fuel consumption screen

• AVG: Average fuel consumption
• : Driving range on remaining fuel

This screen displays the average rate of fuel consumption since the trip meter was last reset.

NOTE
The driving range on the remaining fuel is only a guide. The indicated value may differ from the actual driving range on the remaining fuel, so you must immediately fill the tank when the low fuel warning light illuminates.

Current fuel consumption screen:

• : Current fuel consumption
• : Driving range on remaining fuel
  NOTE
  The driving range on the remaining fuel is only a guide. The indicated value may differ from the actual driving range on the remaining fuel, so you must im-mediately fill the tank when the low fuel warning light illuminates.

Driving information screen:

• : Journey time
• : Journey distance

This screen displays the journey time (the time that has elapsed since the ignition switch was turned to the “ON” position) and journey distance (the distance that has been driven since the ignition switch was turned to the “ON” position).

Auto Start Stop screen:

• : The total amount of time that the engine was stopped by means of the Auto Start Stop system
• : The total amount of fuel saved due to the engine being stopped by the Auto Start Stop system

The indicated values are calculated from the most recent reset of the currently displayed trip meter to the current time. The indication ranges are as follows.

• Total amount of time: from 00’00@ to 9999h59’59@
• Total amount of fuel saved: from 0 gal to 9999.999 gal

NOTE

• When the trip meter is reset, the corresponding accumulated time and the amount of fuel saving are also reset.
• The time spent with the engine stopped by means of the Auto Start Stop system is also added to the journey time.

TPMS screen (U.S.-spec. models):

This screen displays each tire pressure. When a tire is deflated, the deflated tire and the tire pressure will be displayed on the screen in yellow.

NOTE

• The tire pressure values are displayed several minutes after driving. . You can set the tire pressure units. For details about setting the units, refer to “General settings” P219 (11.6-inch display models) or “General settings” P237 (dual 7.0-inch display models).
• Once the tire pressure monitoring system detects the low tire pressure, the tire pressure values will display in yellow until the system detects the normal tire pressure.
• Immediately adjust the tire pressure when the warning light illuminates. When the tire pressure monitoring system detects the adjusted tire pressure, the warning light will turn off and the tire pressure values will turn to white.
• For information about the specified value of the air pressure, refer to “Tires” P546.

Compass screen (if equipped):

The direction of the vehicle is displayed.

Navigation screen (if equipped): When the route guidance is set in the navigation system, this item shows the navigation route information. For details about the navigation system, refer to the separate navigation/audio Owner’s Man-ual.

Audio screen: The audio screen shows the status of audio information. For details about the audio system, refer to the separate navigation/audio Owner’s Manual.

Clock and outside temperature screen: This screen displays the clock and outside temperature.
For details about clock setting, refer to “Clock” P248.

Digital Speed Screen

1. Speed limit indicator (if equipped)
2. Vehicle speed
   This screen displays the current vehicle speed.