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Instruments and controls / Light control switch
“” position: auto on / off headlights( if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the“ ON” position, headlights, parking lights, front side marker 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 headlights can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details. Also, you can change the settings using the multi-function display( color LCD). For details, refer to“ Auto light sensor setting” F3-61.
! Auto-on / off wiper-linked headlights( models with auto on / off headlights)
While the light control switch is in the“ AUTO” position, the headlights will automatically turn on when the windshield wipers operate several times. The headlights 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)
The welcome lighting function turns on some exterior lights for smooth approaching to or exiting from the vehicle at night or in dark places.
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, some exterior lights will automatically illuminate when unlocking the doors by using the remote keyless entry system.
The exterior lights will remain illuminated for 30 seconds * 1 and then turn off. However, if any of the following operations are performed, the exterior lights will turn off.
. Locking the doors using the keyless access function( if equipped) or the remote keyless entry system
. Turning the light control switch to a position other than“ AUTO”.
. Turning the ignition switch to the“ ON” position.
When exiting:
While the welcome lighting function is activated, some exterior lights will remain illuminated even when either of the following operations is performed.
. Turning the push-button ignition switch to the“ OFF” status( models with“ keyless access with push-button start system”)
. Pulling out the key from the ignition switch( models without“ keyless access with push-button start system”)
The exterior lights will turn off under any of the following conditions.
. 3 minutes have passed since the exterior lights were illuminated by the welcome lighting function.
. 30 seconds have passed since the door was opened and closed. * 1
. The light control switch is turned to a position other than“ AUTO”.
. The locking procedures using the keyless access function( if equipped) or the remote keyless entry system 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 exterior lights remain on by the welcome lighting function can be changed by a SUBARU