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Light control switch
headlights, parking lights, front side mar-
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.
– The engine is running.
– The parking brake is fully released.
– The select lever is in a position other
than “P” position.
! Welcome lighting function
S03AH0103
The welcome lighting function turns on the
low beam headlight for smooth approach-
ing 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 “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, instru-
ment panel illumination, parking lights,
front side marker lights, rear side marker
lights, tail lights and license plate lights will
automatically illuminate when unlocking
the doors and 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 done, the low beam head-
lights 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, instru-
ment panel illumination, parking lights,
front side marker lights, rear side marker
lights, tail lights and license plate lights will
remain illuminated even when either of the
following operation is done.
. 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
switch (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”).
The low beam headlights will turn off under
any of the following conditions.
. 3 minutes have passed since the low
beam headlights were illuminated by the
welcome lighting function.
. 30 seconds have passed since the door
is opened and closed.* 1
. The light control switch is turned to a
position other than “AUTO”.
. The locking procedure is performed
twice. When performing the unlocking
procedure after performing the locking
procedure, perform the locking procedure
twice again.
*1: The setting for the period of time in which the
low beam headlights remain on by the welcome
lighting function can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for de-
tails.
! Sensor for the auto on/off head-
lights
S03AH0101
The sensor is as shown in the illustration.