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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
The ON / OFF setting of this function can be changed by operating the center information display. Refer to“ Settings icon( Car settings)” FP226.
Also, the setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
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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 hybrid system is turned off after turning off the light switch, the welcome lighting function may not operate( for Canada models).
When approaching the vehicle:
While the welcome lighting function is activated, the low beam headlights will automatically illuminate when unlocking the doors 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 headlights will turn off.
. The doors are locked.
. The light control switch is turned to a position other than“ AUTO”.
When exiting the vehicle:
While the welcome lighting function is activated, the low beam headlights will remain illuminated even when the pushbutton ignition switch is in the“ OFF” position.
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 details. Also, you can change the setting by operating the center information display. For details, refer to“ Settings icon( Car settings)” FP226.
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When the headlights are illuminated and the push-button ignition switch is in the“ OFF” position, the battery drainage reduction function will be active.
When the battery drainage reduction function is active, the following system operations help reduce the risk of battery discharge.
. The headlights turn off automatically after 10 minutes.
. When you open or close the door or operate the headlight control switch, the headlights will turn off automatically 10 minutes later.
NOTE
. When you leave the vehicle, put the light control switch in the“ OFF” position to prevent 12 V battery discharge.
. When you open or close the door or operate the headlight control switch after the headlights turn off automati-