Subaru Forester: Interior lights / Dome light

- ON
- DOOR
- OFF
The dome light switch has the following
three positions.
ON: The light remains on continuously.
OFF: The light remains off.
DOOR: The dome light illuminates automatically
in the following cases.
- Any of the doors or the rear gate is
opened.
- The doors or the rear gate are unlocked
using the keyless access function (if
equipped). Refer to “Locking and unlocking
by holding the access key fob”.
- The doors or the rear gate are unlocked
using the remote keyless entry system.
Refer to “Remote keyless entry system”.
- The ignition switch is turned from the
“ACC” position to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position.
Cargo area light (models without rear gate light)
ON
OFF
DOOR
Cargo area light (models with rear gate light)
OFF
DOOR
ON
ON: The light remains on continuously...
Other information:
Locking the doors
Press the lock/arm button to lock all doors,
the rear gate and fuel filler lid. An electronic
chirp will sound once and the hazard
warning flashers will flash once.
If any of the doors (or the rear gate) are not
fully closed, the following will occur to alert
you that the doors (or the rear gate) are not
properly closed...
To ensure safety, the engine will not be
automatically restarted if the engine hood
is opened when the Auto Start Stop
system is in operation, even if the brake
pedal is released. In this case, check the
surrounding area and restart the engine by
normal operation...