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:
Apply the parking brake.
Shift the select lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Hold the access key fob with the
buttons facing you, and touch the pushbutton
ignition switch with it.When the communication between the
access key fob and the vehicle is completed,
a chime (ding) will sound...
If a door or the rear gate is not completely
closed, the interior lights will remain
illuminated as a result. However, several
lights are automatically turned off by the
battery drainage prevention function to
prevent the battery from discharging...