2007 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 151

3-28 Instruments and controls Illumination brightness control NOTE When the control dial is turned fully upward, the illumination brightness becomes the maximum and the automatic dimming function does not work at all. Parking light switch 300511 300510 When the light switch is in the "OFF" position, you can adjust the brightness of the instrument panel illumination for better visibility. The brightness of audio, air conditioner, multi-function display (if equipped) and instrument panel illumination automatically dims when the light switch is in the " " or " " position. You can adjust brightness of the illumination for better visibility. To brighten, turn the control dial upward. To darken, turn the control dial downward. The parking light switch operates regardless of the ignition switch position. By pushing the front end of this switch, following lights will come on. - Parking lights - Front side marker lights - Tail lights - License plate lights To turn off, push the rear end of the parking light switch. Avoid leaving these lights on for a long time because that will run down the battery.