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Light Control Switch
. 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 details. Also, you can change the setting by operating the center information display. For details, refer to“ Car settings” FP232( 11.6-inch display models) or“ Car Settings icon” FP251( dual 7.0-inch display models).
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When the headlights are illuminated under the following conditions, the battery drainage reduction function will be active.
. 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”).
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 battery discharge.
. When you open or close the door or operate the headlight control switch after the headlights turn off automatically, the headlights will turn on again.
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The sensor is on the instrument panel as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
If any object is placed on or near the sensor, the sensor may not detect the level of the ambient light correctly and the auto on / off headlights may not operate properly.