Subaru Forester 2017 Owner's Manual page 245

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Instruments and controls/Light control switch
position: auto on/off headlights (if
equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the instrument panel illumination,
headlights, parking lights, front side mar-
ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are automatically
on or off depending on the level of the
ambient light.
position
The headlights are all off.
NOTE
The sensitivity of the auto on/off head-
lights can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer
for details. Also, for models with a multi
function display, the setting can be
changed using the display. For details,
refer to Auto light sensor sensitivity
setting 3-85.
Welcome lighting function (if
equipped)
The welcome lighting function turns on the
low beam headlights for smooth ap-
proaching to or exiting from the vehicle
at night or in a dark place.
The function is activated while all of the
following conditions are met.
. The light control switch is in the
AUTO position
. It is dark enough to turn on the auto on/
off headlights
When approaching:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights will
automatically illuminate when unlocking
the doors (including the rear gate) by
using the remote keyless entry system.
The low beam headlights will remain
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illuminated for 30 seconds
off. However, if any of the following
operations is performed, the low beam
headlights will turn off.
. The doors are locked.
. The light control switch is turned to a
position other than AUTO .
. The ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
When exiting:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights will
remain illuminated even when either of the
following operations is performed.
. The push-button ignition switch is
turned to the OFF status (models with
keyless access with push-button start
system )
. The key is pulled out from the ignition
switch (models without keyless access
with push-button start system )
The low beam headlights will turn off
under any of the following conditions.
. 3 minutes have passed since the low
beam headlights were illuminated by the
welcome lighting function.
. 30 seconds have passed since the
door is opened and closed.
. The light control switch is turned to a
position other than AUTO .
and then turn
. The locking procedure is performed
twice. When performing the unlocking
procedure after performing the locking
procedure, perform the locking procedure
twice again.
*1: The setting for the period of time in which
the low beam headlights remain on by the
welcome lighting function can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer
for details.
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