Subaru Forester Manuals 2024 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 238

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Light control switch
. The select lever is in a position other than the “ P ” position .
“ OFF ” position ( for Canada models ): The headlights are all off * 1 * 2 . * 1 : When the light switch is switched to the “ OFF ” position while the vehicle is stopped , the lights turn off . Then the light switch will automatically return to the “ AUTO ” position .
* 2 : The headlights will automatically change to the AUTO mode when the following conditions are met :
. The engine is running .
. The parking brake is fully released .
. The select lever is in a position other than the “ P ” position .
. Auto-on / off wiper-linked headlights
While the light control switch is in the “ AUTO ” position , the headlights will automatically turn on when the windshield wipers operate several times . The headlights 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 details .
! Welcome lighting function
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The welcome lighting function turns on the low beam headlight 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 “ AUTO ” position .
. It is dark enough to turn on the auto on / off headlights .
NOTE
If the engine is turned off after turning off the light switch , the welcome lighting function may not operate ( Canada models ).
When approaching :
While the welcome lighting function is activated , the low beam headlights , instrument 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 lights will remain illuminated for 30 seconds * 1 and then turn off . However , if any of the following operations is done , the 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 , instrument 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 lights will turn off under any of the following conditions .
. 3 minutes have passed since the lights 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 ”.