Subaru Outback (BR): 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.
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 sound informs the driver that the lights are illuminated.
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 a long time with the light control switch set to a position other than “OFF”, the battery may be discharged.
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first position
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Sensor for the auto on/off headlights
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
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To change from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever forward. When
the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light “”
on the combination meter is also on.
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