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Instruments and controls / Illumination brightness control
Illumination brightness control
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The illumination brightness of the instrument panel illuminates under the following conditions .
For models without “ AUTO ” position :
. The light switch is in the “ ” or “ ” position .
For models with “ AUTO ” position :
. The light switch is in the “ ” or “ ” position when the ambient light is dark .
. The light control switch is in the “ AUTO ” position and the headlights illuminate automatically .
You can adjust the illumination brightness for better visibility .
To brighten , turn the control dial upward . To darken , turn the control dial downward .
NOTE
. When the control dial is turned fully upward , the illumination brightness becomes the maximum and the automatic dimming function does not work at all . . The brightness setting is not canceled even when the ignition switch is turned to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position .
& Auto dimmer cancel function ( if equipped )
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When the ambient light is bright , the illumination brightness is set to the maximum regardless of the position of the control dial . In this case , you cannot adjust the illumination brightness by using the control dial . When the ambient light is dark , you can dim the illumination brightness as described above .
The operational / non-operational setting and sensitivity of the auto dimmer cancel function can be changed by your SUBARU dealer . Contact your SUBARU dealer for details .
Warning and indicator
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& Initial illumination for system check
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Several of the warning and indicator lights illuminate when the ignition switch is initially turned to the “ ON ” position . This permits checking the operation of the bulbs .
Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ” position . For the system check , several of the following lights illuminate and then turn off after several seconds or after the engine has started .
: Seatbelt warning light : The seatbelt warning light turns off only when the driver fastens the seatbelt .
: Front passenger ’ s seatbelt warning light : The seatbelt warning light turns off only when the front seat passenger fastens the seatbelt .
: SRS airbag system warning light
: Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag ON indicator
: Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag OFF indicator