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:
NOTE
For remote engine starter transceiver:
In the event that the vehicle’s battery is
replaced, discharged or disconnected,
it will be necessary to start the vehicle a
minimum of one time using the key
prior to activating the remote engine
start system...
Several of the warning and indicator lights
illuminate when the ignition switch is
initially turned to the “ON” position. This
permits checking the operation of the
bulbs.
Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition switch to the “ON” position...