Subaru Forester: Light control switch
The light control switch only operates when the ignition key is inserted into the ignition switch.
Regardless of the position of the light control switch, the illuminated lights are turned off when the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch.
NOTE
- Even if the key is removed from the
ignition switch, the lights can be illuminated
by operating the light control
switch position from “OFF” to “”
and/or “”.
- If the driver’s door is opened while the lights are illuminated and the key is removed from the ignition switch, the chirp sound informs the driver that the lights are illuminated.
- 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 light control switch is turned to the “OFF” position. If the vehicle is left unattended for a long time with the light control switch set to a position other than “OFF”, the battery may be discharged.
- Headlights
- High/low beam change (dimmer)
- Headlight flasher
- Daytime running light system (if equipped)
- Automatic headlight beam leveler (models with HID headlights)
To turn off fuel consumption indicator display
The fuel consumption indicator display can be turned off. To turn off this display, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and press the “+” button adjacent to the information ...Headlights
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Engine break-in recommendations
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (10 ...
Introduction
Information display and controls
1 READ–press to acknowledge/confirm/erase a message)
2 Thumb wheel (used to scroll among the trip computer menus)
3 RESET–resets certain functions
To scroll ...
Electrical system
General information
12 volt system with a voltage-regulated alternator.
Single pole system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors. The
negative terminal is connected to the ...