Subaru Legacy Manuals 2012 Legacy Owner's Manual | Page 147

Instruments and controls Light control switch The light control switch only operates when the key is inserted into the ignition switch. Regardless of the position of the light control switch, the illuminated lights are turned off when the key is removed from the ignition switch. a long time with the light control switch set to a position other than “OFF”, the battery may be discharged. & Headlights CAUTION . 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 light control switch is turned to the “OFF” position. If the vehicle is left unattended for : Auto on/off headlights When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the headlights, instrument panel illumination, front side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights are automatically on or off depending on the level of the ambient light. NOTE The sensitivity of the auto on/off headlights can be changed by your SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. NOTE . Even if the key is removed from the ignition switch, the lights can be illuminated by operating the light control switch position from “OFF” to “ ” and/or “ ”. . If the driver’s door is opened while the lights are illuminated and the key is removed from the ignition switch, the chirp soun B