2012 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 193

Instruments and controls 3-29 Light control switch The light control switch 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. discharged. & High/low beam change (dimmer) & Headlights NOTE Even if the key is removed from the ignition switch, the lights can be illuminated by operating the light control switch from "OFF" to the " " or " " position. In this case, if the driver's door is opened, a chirp sound will inform 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, tail lights, front side marker lights, and license plate lights are on. 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 a long time with the light control switch set to a position other than "OFF", the battery may be To change from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever forward. When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light " " on the combination meter also illuminates. To switch back to low beam, pull the lever back to the detent position. - CONTINUED -