Canceling the function for meter/gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch
It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauge needles that takes place when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” or “Acc” position.
Press the trip knob to show 
or
on the odometer and trip meter display.
The display can be switched as shown in the following illustration by pressing the trip knob.
*1: STI only
*2: 
or
, and
or
cannot be displayed when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
*3: Turbo models except STI
To change the current setting, press the trip knob for at least 2 seconds.
: Activated
: Deactivated
NOTE
• Your vehicle’s initial movement setting of the meter/gauge needles has been set for activation
at the time of shipment from the factory.
• It is not possible to cancel the initial movement setting of the meter/gauge needles when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Cancel the setting when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc” position.
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