2009 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 171

3-48 Instruments and controls Illumination brightness control becomes the maximum and the automatic dimming function does not work at all. . The brightness setting is not canceled even when the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position. Parking light switch The brightness of clock display, audio, air conditioner, information display and meter/ gauge illumination dims when the light " or " " position. You switch is in the " can adjust brightness of the meter/gauge illumination for better visibility. For turbo and 3.0 L models, you can also adjust the brightness of the meter/gauge illumination when the lighting switch is in the OFF position. 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 illuminate. - Parking lights - Front and rear 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. NOTE . When the control dial is turned fully upward, the illumination brightness