Subaru Forester Manuals 2016 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 227

Instruments and controls/Light control switch & Headlights ” position: auto on/off headlights (if “ equipped) 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. “ ” position The headlights are all off. NOTE 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. 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 multi function display, the setting can be changed using the display. For details, refer to “Auto light sensor sensitivity setting” F3-76. ! Welcome lighting function (if equipped) The welcome lighting function turns on the low beam headlights 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 3-85 “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 (including 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 performed, 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. When exiting: While the welcome lighting function is activated, the low beam headlights will remain illuminated even when either of the following operations is performed. . The push-button ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” status (models with “keyless access with push-button start system”) . The key is pulled out from the ignition – CONTINUED –