Subaru Forester Manuals 2013 Forester Owner’s Manual | Page 141

Instruments and controls Light control switch than “OFF”, the battery may be discharged. 3-29 & Headlights The light control switch operates when the ignition key is inserted into the ignition switch. Regardless of the position of the light control switch, the illuminated lights are turned off when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch. NOTE Even if the key is removed from the ignition switch, the lights can be illuminated by once setting the light control switch to the “OFF” position and then to the “ ” or “ ” position. In this case, if the driver’s door is opened, the chirp sound will inform the driver that the lights are illuminated. CAUTION . Use of any lights for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause the battery to discharge. . Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the light control switch is turned to the “OFF” position. If the vehicle is left unattended for a long time with the light control switch set to a position other 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, tail lights and license plate lights are on. “ ” position Instrument panel illumination, parking lights, front side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights are on. – CONTINUED –