2006 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 181
2006 Subaru Forester Manual
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6-2 Interior equipment Interior lights Interior equipment about 30 minutes later and then the light is turned off automatically. The light also can be turned on by use of the keyless entry transmitter. See the "Remote keyless entry system" section in chapter 2 for detailed information. OFF: The light stays off. NOTE If a door or the rear gate is left open, the light flashes and a chime sounds about 30 minutes later and then the light is turned off automatically. The light also can be turned on by use of the keyless entry transmitter. See the "Remote keyless entry system" section in chapter 2 for detailed information. When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light goes out to avoid battery discharge. Dome light Cargo area light ON DOOR OFF ON OFF DOOR 600078 The dome light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously. DOOR (middle position): The dome light comes on when any of the doors or the rear gate is opened. The light remains on for several seconds and gradually goes out after all doors and the rear gate are closed. 600079 The cargo area light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously. OFF: The light stays off. DOOR: The light comes on only when the rear gate is opened. NOTE If a door or the rear gate is left open, the light flashes and a chime sounds