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.
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...
Other information:
The immobilizer system is designed to
prevent an unauthorized person from
starting the engine. Only keys registered
with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can
be used to operate your vehicle. If engine
start is attempted with an unregistered
access key fob or key, the engine will not
start...
Operating range
The system notifies the driver of another
vehicle approaching from either side when
driving in reverse. This feature helps the
driver check the rear and side areas of the
vehicle when moving backward.
If the system detects a vehicle approaching
from either side while moving backward,
it warns the driver of dangers in the
following way...