Light Control Switch; Precautions And Tips; Headlights - Subaru Ascent 2023 Manual

3-11. 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.
Models with "keyless access with
push-button start system":
The light control switch operates when the
push-button ignition switch is in the "ACC"
or "ON" position.
Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights are
turned off when the push-button ignition
switch is turned off.
Models without "keyless access with
push-button start system":
The light control switch operates when the
key is inserted in the ignition switch.
Regardless of the position of the light
control switch, the illuminated lights are
turned off when the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
NOTE
The light control switch can be oper-
ated (except auto on/off headlights),
even under the following conditions.
. When the push-button ignition
switch is turned off (models with
"keyless access with push-button
start system").
. When the key is not inserted into the
ignition switch (models without
"keyless access with push-button
start system").
If the driver's door is opened while the
headlights are illuminated under such
conditions, a chirp sound will inform
the driver that the lights are illuminated.
Light control switch
& Headlights
For U.S. models
For Canada models
To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.
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