Subaru Forester: Light control switch / Precautions and tips

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 lights are turned off. If the vehicle is left unattended for a long time with the lights illuminated, the battery may be discharged.

NOTE

• Even if the key is removed from the ignition switch, the lights can be illuminated by operating the light control switch from the (off) position to the or position (models without “keyless access with push-button system”).
• Even if the push-button ignition switch is turned off, the lights can be illuminated by operating the light control switch from the (off) position to the or position (models with “keyless access with push-button start system”).
• If the driver’s door is opened while the lights are illuminated and the key is removed from the ignition switch, the chirp sound will inform the driver that the lights are illuminated.