Instruments and controls/Light control switch
“
” 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 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.
“ ” position
The headlights are all off.
NOTE
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” F3-42.
! Auto-on/off wiper-linked headlights
(models with auto on/off headlights)
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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.
The ON/OFF setting of this function can be
changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult
your SUBARU dealer for details.
! Welcome lighting function (if
equipped)
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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 will
automatically illuminate when unlocking
the doors and the rear gate (5-door
models) 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.
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. 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 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”.
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