Light control switch
& Headlights
3-11. Light control switch
& Precautions and tips
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CAUTION
NOTE
. Even if the key is removed from the
ignition switch, the lights can be illumi-
nated by operating the light control
switch from the “ ” (off) position to the
“
” or “ ” position.
. If the driver’s door is opened while
the lights are illuminated and the key is
removed from the ignition switch, the
chirp sound will inform the driver that
the lights are illuminated.
ker 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
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.
“
” position:
. Auto on/off headlights
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, the instrument panel illumination,
headlights, parking lights, front side mar-
The sensitivity of the auto on/off head-
lights can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer
for details. Also, for models with a
combination meter display (color
LCD), the setting can be changed using
the display. For details, refer to “Vehicle
Setting” FP196.
. Auto-on/off wiper-linked headlights
While the light control switch is in the
“AUTO” position, the headlights will auto-
matically turn on when the windshield
wipers operate several times. The head-
lights will automatically turn off when the
wipers stop.
NOTE
The ON/OFF setting of this function can
be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for de-
tails.
“ ” position:
The headlights are all off.
Only when the following conditions are
fulfilled, instrument panel illumination,
– CONTINUED –
. 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 lights are turned off.
If the vehicle is left unattended
for a long time with the lights
illuminated, the battery may be
discharged.
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