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:
This position is for parking the vehicle and
starting the engine. In this position, the
transmission is mechanically locked to
prevent the vehicle from rolling freely.
When you park the vehicle, first apply the
parking brake firmly, then shift into the “P”
position...
CAUTION
Be extremely careful not to catch
fingers or other objects when
closing the engine hood.
Do not push the hood forcibly to
close it. It could deform the metal.
Be extremely careful opening the
engine hood when the wind is
strong. The engine hood could
close suddenly, possibly causing
injuries from slamming...