2008 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 210

6-2 Interior equipment Interior lights When leaving your vehicle, make sure the light goes out to avoid battery discharge. & Dome light The light is also turned on by using the remote keyless entry transmitter or when the alarm system is triggered. Refer to the "Remote keyless entry system" or "Alarm system" section in chapter 2 for detailed information. The setting of the period for which the light stays on can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details. OFF: The light stays off. ! OFF DELAY function When the dome light switch is in the "DOOR" position, the dome light illuminates and gradually turns off when any of the following operations is performed. . when the ignition switch is turned from the "Acc" to "LOCK" position . when the doors are closed after the doors are open . when the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter The dome light turns off when one the following operations is performed. . when the ignition switch is turned to the "Acc" or "ON" position . when the doors are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter & Cargo area light (5-door models) 1) 2) 3) ON DOOR OFF ON position: The light illuminates when the rear gate is opened. The light remains on for several seconds and gradually turns off after the rear gate is closed. OFF position: The light stays off. The dome light switch has three positions: ON: The light stays on continuously. DOOR: The light illuminates when any of the doors (or the rear gate on the 5-door) is opened. The light remains on for several seconds and gradually turns off after all doors (and the rear gate on the 5-door) are closed or if the key is turned to the "ON" position.