Subaru Forester Manuals 2011 Forester Owner’s Manual | Page 141

Instruments and controls Odometer/ Trip meter Fuel consumption indicator A trip meter Average fuel consumption corresponding to the B trip meter Odometer ! Road surface freeze warning indication Average fuel consumption corresponding to the A trip meter B trip meter & Outside temperature indicator 3-27 U.S-spec. models: Not indicated Other models: Current fuel consumption 1) 2) U.S.-spec. models Except U.S.-spec. models The outside temperature indicator shows the outside temperature in a range from −22 to 1228F (−30 to 508C). The indicator can give a false reading under any of the following conditions: . When there is too much sun. . During idling; while running at low speeds in a traffic jam; when the engine is restarted immediately following a shutdown. . When the actual outside temperature falls outside the specified indicator range. 1) 2) U.S.-spec. models Except U.S.-spec. models When the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or lower, the temperature indication flashes to show that the road surface may be frozen. If the outside temperature drops to 378F (38C) or lower while the display is giving an indication other than the outside temperature, the display switches to the outside temperature indication and flashes for 5 seconds before returning to its original indication. If the display is already indicating an outside temperature of 378F (38C) or lower, the indication does not flash even – CONTINUED –