2009 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 226

Interior equipment 6-3 Map light Vehicle without moonroof Vehicle with moonroof (Sedan) To turn on the map light, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch again. When leaving the vehicle, make sure the light is turned off to avoid battery discharge. The map lights illuminate when any of the doors or the rear gate (Station wagon) is opened. The lights remain on for several seconds and gradually turn off after all doors and the rear gate are closed. Also, the lights turn off when the key is turned to the "Acc" or "ON" position. When the map light switches are in the OFF position, the map lights also illuminate by use of the remote keyless entry system. The setting of the period for which the lights stay on can be changed as follows. . Vehicles with genuine SUBARU navigation system: The setting can be changed using the monitor. For details, please refer to the Owner's Manual supplement for the monitor system. Also, the setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Please contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. . Vehicles without genuine SUBARU navigation system: The setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Please contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. NOTE Illumination of the map lights in conjunction with the doors and rear gate opening and remote keyless entry system can be set as non-operational by a SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. Vehicle with moonroof (Station wagon)