2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 145

Instruments and controls 3-27 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. a long time with the light control switch set to a position other than "OFF", the battery may be discharged. & Headlights NOTE 1) 2) U.S.-spec. models Except U.S.-spec. models 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. To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on the end of the turn signal lever. first position Instrument panel illumination, tail lights, front side marker lights and license plate lights are on. second position Headlights, instrument panel illumination, front side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights are on. - CONTINUED - 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