Instruments and controls/Light control switch
& Headlights
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. automatically illuminate when unlocking
the doors (for Outback, including the rear
gate) by using the remote keyless entry
system.
“ ” position
The headlights are all off. 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.
. 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.
NOTE
To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.
“ ” position
Instrument panel illumination, headlights,
parking lights, front side marker lights, rear
side marker lights, tail lights and license
plate lights are on.
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The sensitivity of the auto on/off head-
lights can be changed by your
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer for details. Also, the sensitivity
can be changed using the multi infor-
mation display. For details, refer to
“Auto Light Sensor” F3-41.
! Welcome lighting function
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.
“
” position
Instrument panel illumination, parking
lights, front side marker lights, rear side
marker lights, tail lights and license plate
lights are on. 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
“
” position: auto on/off headlights
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, the instrument panel illumination,
headlights, parking lights, front side mar- When approaching:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights will
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
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