2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 148

Instruments and controls 3-27 & Driving range on remaining fuel Light control switch The light control switch only operates when the key is inserted into 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 1) 2) 1) 2) U.S.-spec. models Except U.S.-spec. models U.S.-spec. models Except U.S.-spec. models The driving range indicates the distance that can be driven taking into account the amount of fuel remaining in the tank and the average rate of fuel consumption. When the low fuel warning light illuminates, the driving range indication flashes for 5 seconds. (The display first switches to the driving range indication if it was originally giving some other indication.) If the driving range is shown as " ", there is only a tiny amount of fuel left in the tank. You must refuel the vehicle immediately. NOTE The driving range on remaining fuel is only a guide. The indicated value may differ from the actual driving range on remaining fuel, so you must immediately fill the tank when the low fuel warning light illuminates. . 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. 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 light control switch is turned to the "OFF" position. If the vehicle is left unattended for - CONTINUED -