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Light Control Switch
Models without “ keyless access with push-button start system ”:
The light control switch operates when the key is inserted in the ignition switch .
Regardless of the position of the light control switch , the illuminated lights are turned off when the key is removed from the ignition switch .
NOTE
The light control switch can be operated ( except auto on / off headlights ) even when under the following conditions .
. When the push-button ignition switch is turned to the “ OFF ” position ( models with “ keyless access with push-button start system ”)
. When the key is not inserted into the ignition switch ( models without “ keyless access with push-button start system ”)
If you leave the headlights on for 10 minutes , the headlights will turn off automatically . Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ” position to illuminate the exterior lights again .
If the driver ’ s door is opened while the headlights are illuminated under such conditions , a chirp sound will inform the driver that the lights are illuminated .
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To turn on the headlights , turn the knob on the end of the light control switch .
“ OFF ” position ( for U . S . models ): The headlights are all off .
Only when the following conditions are fulfilled , 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 .
. The engine is running . . The parking brake is fully released .
. The select lever is in a position other than the “ P ” position .
“ OFF ” position ( for Canada models ): The headlights are all off .* 1 * 2 * 1 : When the light switch is switched to the “ OFF ” position while the vehicle is stopped , the lights turn off . Then the light switch will automatically return to the “ AUTO ” position .
* 2 : The headlights will automatically change to the AUTO mode when the following conditions are met :
. The engine is running .
. The parking brake is fully released .
. The select lever is in a position other than the “ P ” position .
“ AUTO ” position : 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
. If the light control switch is in the “ AUTO ” position and the headlights do not turn on when it becomes dark outside , turn the light switch to the “ ” position . If this happens , have your vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible .