Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Interior equipment / Interior lights / OFF delay timer

Subaru Forester: Interior lights / OFF delay timer

The following lights have an automatic illumination function.

Dome light
Map light
Cargo area light
Rear gate light (if equipped)

When the interior light switch is set to the “DOOR” position, the light will automatically turn on and turn off depending on the locking and unlocking of the doors, the opening and closing of the doors including the rear gate, as well as the position of the ignition switch.

NOTE

The setting for the period of time in which the lights remain on (OFF delay timer) can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. For models with the combination meter display (color LCD), the setting can also be changed by operating the combination meter display (color LCD). For details, refer to “Vehicle Setting”.

Rear gate light (if equipped)

Rear gate light OFF DOOR OFF: The light remains off. DOOR: The ..

Sun visors

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