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
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