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Instruments and controls / Light control switch
& Headlights
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To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on the end of the turn signal lever.
“” position:
Instrument panel illumination, headlights, parking lights, front side marker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights are on.
“” position:
Instrument panel illumination, parking lights, front side marker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights are on.
“” position( if equipped):. Auto on / off headlights
When the ignition switch is in the“ ON” position, the instrument panel illumination, headlights, parking lights, front side marker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights are automatically on or off depending on the level of the ambient light.
NOTE
The sensitivity of the auto on / off headlights can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details. Also, for models with a combination meter display( color LCD), the setting can be changed using the display. For details, refer to“ Vehicle Setting” ☞3-39.
. Auto-on / off wiper-linked headlights
While the light control switch is in the“ AUTO” position, the headlights will automatically turn on when the windshield wipers operate several times. The headlights will automatically turn off when the wipers stop.
NOTE
The ON / OFF setting of this function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
“” position: The headlights are all off.
! Welcome lighting function( if equipped)
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The welcome lighting function turns on the low beam headlight for smooth approaching to or exiting from the vehicle at night or in a dark place.
The function is activated while all of the following conditions are met.
. The light control switch is in the“ AUTO” position
. It is dark enough to turn on the auto on / off headlights
When approaching:
While the welcome lighting function is activated, the low beam headlights will automatically illuminate when unlocking the doors and the rear gate by using the remote keyless entry system.
The low beam headlights will remain illuminated for 30 seconds * 1 and then turn off. However, if any of the following operations is done, the low beam headlights will turn off.
. The doors are locked.
. The light control switch is turned to a position other than“ AUTO”.
. The ignition switch is turned to the“ ON” position.