Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2018 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 201

Instruments and controls/Light control switch
Light control switch
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 lights are turned off.
If the vehicle is left unattended
for a long time with the lights
illuminated, the battery may be
discharged.
Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The light control switch operates when the
push-button ignition switch is in the “ACC”
or “ON” position.
Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights are
turned off when the push-button ignition
switch is turned off.
Models without “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
The light control switch operates when the
key is inserted in 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.
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& Headlights
NOTE
The light control switch can be oper-
ated (except auto on/off headlights),
even under the following conditions.
. when the push-button ignition
switch is turned off (models with “key-
less access with push-button start
system”)
. when the key is not inserted into the
ignition switch (models without “key-
less access with push-button start
system”)
When opening the driver’s door with
the headlights illuminated under such
conditions, the chirp sound will inform
the driver that the lights are illumi-
nated.
To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.
“ ” position
Headlights, parking lights, front side mar-
ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are on.
” position
“
Parking lights, front side marker lights,
rear side marker lights, tail lights and
license plate lights are on.
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