Get Instruments and Controls -> 3-11. Light Control Switch Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Sixth Generation (2020-2025)

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Dual 7.0-inch display models

1. Touch “Valet Mode” or select OFF

(11.6-inch display models).

Touch “Deactivate” (dual 7.0-inch display

models).

2. Enter the passcode.

3. Touch “OK”.

NOTE

If you enter the passcode incorrectly

three times in a row when setting or

canceling valet mode, a message

prompting you to contact a SUBARU

dealer will be displayed, but it is still

possible to enter the passcode even

after the fourth attempt.

If you have forgotten your passcode,

consult your SUBARU dealer.

3-11. Light Control Switch

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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 the off position, the battery

may be discharged.

Models with “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

The light control switch operates when the

push-button ignition switch is in the “ACC”

or “ON” position.

Regardless of the position of the light

control switch, the illuminated lights are

turned off when the push-button ignition

switch is turned off.

Models without “keyless access with

push-button start system”:

The light control switch operates when the

key is inserted in 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.

NOTE

The light control switch can be oper-

ated (except auto on/off headlights),

even under the following conditions.

. When the push-button ignition

switch is turned off (models with “key-

less access with push-button start

system”)

. When the key is not inserted into the

ignition switch (models without “key-

less access with push-button start

system”)

If the driver’s door is opened while the

headlights are illuminated under such

conditions, a chirp sound will inform

the driver that the lights are illuminated.

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& Headlights

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Except for Canada models

For Canada models

To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on

the end of the light control switch.

“

” position (except for Canada mod-

els):

The headlights are all off.

“OFF” position (for Canada models):

The headlights are all off.*

*1: When the light switch is switched to the

“OFF” position while the vehicle is stopped,

the lights turn off. Then the light switch will

automatically return to the “AUTO” position.

*2: The headlights will automatically change to

the AUTO mode when the following condi-

tions are met:

. The engine is running.

. The parking brake is fully released.

. The select lever is in a position other than the

“P” position.

“

” position:

Instrument panel illumination, headlights,

parking lights, front side marker lights, rear

side marker lights, tail lights and license

plate lights are on.

“

” position:

Instrument panel illumination, parking

lights, front side marker lights, rear side

marker lights, tail lights and license plate

lights are on.

“

” position: Auto on/off headlights

When the ignition switch is in the “ON”

position, the instrument panel illumination,

headlights, parking lights, front side mar-

ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights

and license plate lights are automatically

on or off depending on the level of the

ambient light.

NOTE

. If the light control switch is in the

“AUTO” position and the headlights do

not turn on when it becomes dark

outside, turn the light switch to the

“

” position. If this happens, have

your vehicle inspected by your

SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

. The light sensitivity of the auto on/

off headlights can be changed by

operating the center information dis-

play. For details, refer to “Car settings”

�P226 (11.6-inch display models) or

“Vehicle setting icons” �P246 (dual

7.0-inch display models). Also, the

setting can be changed by a SUBARU

dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer

for details.

! Auto-on/off wiper-linked headlights

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While the light control switch is in the

“AUTO” position, the headlights will auto-

matically turn on when the windshield

wipers operate several times. The head-

lights will automatically turn off approxi-

mately 1 minute after the wiper stops.

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The ON/OFF setting of this function can be

changed by operating the center informa-

tion display. For details, refer to “Car

settings” �P226 (11.6-inch display mod-

els) or “Vehicle setting icons” �P246 (dual

7.0-inch display models). Also, the setting

can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.

Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.

! Welcome lighting function

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The welcome lighting function turns on the

low beam headlight for smooth approach-

ing to or exiting from the vehicle at night or

in a dark place.

The function is activated while all of the

following conditions are met.

. The light control switch is in the “AUTO”

position.

. It is dark enough to turn on the auto on/

off headlights.

NOTE

If the engine is turned off after turning

off the light switch, the welcome light-

ing function may not operate (for

Canada models).

! When approaching

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While the welcome lighting function is

activated, the low beam headlights will

automatically illuminate when unlocking

the doors (for Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness, including the rear gate) by

using the remote keyless entry system.

The low beam headlights will remain

illuminated for 30 seconds*

and then turn

off. However, if any of the following

operations is done, the low beam head-

lights will turn off.

. The doors are locked.

. The light control switch is turned to a

position other than “AUTO”.

. The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position.

! When exiting

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While the welcome lighting function is

activated, the low beam headlights will

remain illuminated even when either of the

following operation is done.

. The push-button ignition switch is

turned to the “OFF” status (models with

“keyless access with push-button start

system”).

. The key is pulled out from the ignition

switch (models without “keyless access

with push-button start system”).

The low beam headlights will turn off under

any of the following conditions.

. 3 minutes have passed since the low

beam headlights were illuminated by the

welcome lighting function.

. 30 seconds have passed since the door

is opened and closed.*

. The light control switch is turned to a

position other than “AUTO”.

. The locking procedure is performed

twice. When performing the unlocking

procedure after performing the locking

procedure, perform the locking procedure

twice again.

*1: The setting for the period of time in which the

low beam headlights remain on by the

welcome lighting function can be changed

by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your

SUBARU dealer for details. Also, you can

change the setting by operating the center

information display. For details, refer to “Car

settings” �P226 (11.6-inch display models)

or “Vehicle setting icons” �P246 (dual 7.0-

inch display models).

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! Sensor for the auto on/off head-

lights

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The sensor is on the instrument panel as

shown in the illustration.

CAUTION

If any object is placed on or near the

sensor, the sensor may not detect

the level of the ambient light cor-

rectly and the auto on/off headlights

may not operate properly.

& High/Low Beam Change

(Dimmer)

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1) High beam

2) Low beam

While the light control switch is in the “

”

or “

” position in a dark place, the

headlights will turn on.

When the headlights are on high beam, the

high beam indicator light “

” on the

combination meter is also on.

NOTE

While the light control switch is in the

“

” position and the lever is the high

beam position, the high beam assist

function will be on standby.

& Headlight Flasher

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CAUTION

Do not hold the lever in the flashing

position for more than just a few

seconds.

To flash the headlights, pull the lever

toward you and then release it. The high

beam will stay on for as long as you hold

the lever. The headlight flasher works even

though the lighting switch is in the off

position.

When the headlights are on high beam, the

high beam indicator light “

” on the

combination meter also illuminates.

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& High Beam Assist Function

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NOTE

. The high beam assist function uti-

lizes the stereo camera installed at the

position of the front map lights.

. For details on how to handle the

stereo camera, refer to the Owner’s

Manual supplement for the EyeSight

system.

The high beam assist function automati-

cally changes the headlight from high

beam to low beam (or vice versa).

When all of the following conditions are

met, the headlight will change to high

beam.

. When the vehicle speed increases to or

above 20 mph (32 km/h).

. There is no preceding or oncoming

vehicle.

. The forward area of the vehicle is dark.

. The road does not have a sharp curve.

When any of the following conditions are

met, the headlight will change to low beam.

. When the vehicle speed decreases to

or below 10 mph (16 km/h).

. When the forward area of the vehicle is

bright.

. When there is a preceding or oncoming

vehicle.

. When the EyeSight system is malfunc-

tioning or is temporarily stopped.

NOTE

. Do not overestimate the capacity of

the high beam assist function. The

driver always has the responsibility to

understand the surrounding situation,

to drive safely, and to change the

headlight mode manually if necessary.

. The factory setting (default setting)

for this function is set as “operational”.

This setting can be changed to OFF

(non-operation) at SUBARU dealers.

For more details, contact a SUBARU

dealer.

! How to use the high beam assist

function

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The high beam assist function will be

activated when all the following conditions

are met.

. The light control switch is in the “AUTO”

position and the low beam headlights are

on automatically.

. The turn signal lever is pushed forward.

High beam assist indicator

When the high beam assist function is

activated, the high beam assist indicator

on the combination meter will illuminate.

NOTE

If the high beam assist function is

malfunctioning or is temporarily

stopped, the headlight will be fixed at

low beam.

! How to temporarily lower the sensi-

tivity of the high beam assist func-

tion

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The sensitivity of the high beam assist

function can be lowered by using the

following operations.

1. Before turning the ignition switch to the

“ON” position, set the light control switch to

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the “AUTO” position and push the signal

lever forward (high beam position).

2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position and within approximately 15 sec-

onds, press the “

/ ” (following distance

setting) switch more than 10 times con-

secutively.

When the sensitivity of the high beam

assist function is lowered, the high beam

assist indicator light “

” on the combina-

tion meter display (color LCD) will flash.

NOTE

. The sensitivity of the high beam

assist function cannot be lowered in

the following conditions.

– Cruise control indicator is illumi-

nated.

– The EyeSight warning indicator

(yellow) is illuminated.

. The sensitivity of the high beam

assist function returns to normal level

the next time the ignition switch is

turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position

and the engine is restarted.

! How to change the headlight mode

manually

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Change to the low beam:

When you return the turn signal lever to the

center position, the high beam assist

function will turn off and the high beam

assist indicator will turn off.

Change to the high beam:

When you turn the light control switch to

the “

” position, the headlight mode will

be changed to the high beam.

At this time, the high beam assist function

will turn off, the high beam assist indicator

will turn off and the high beam indicator

light will turn on.

NOTE

. After manually changing the head-

light mode to the high beam, if you turn

on the high beam assist function,

return the light control switch to the

“AUTO” position.

. When manually changing the head-

light mode to the high beam, if you turn

the light control switch to the “

”

position, the parking lights, front side

marker lights, rear side marker lights,

tail lights and license plate lights will

turn on.

! Tips for the high beam assist sys-

tem

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. The high beam assist function recog-

nizes the condition surrounding the vehicle

based on the brightness of illumination

ahead of your vehicle, etc. Therefore, the

headlight mode may switch in some

situations that do not match to the driver’s

sense.

. A bicycle or cargo cycle may not be

detected.

. Under the following situations, the

brightness of ambient illumination may

not be detected correctly and the high

beam assist function may not work prop-

erly. As a result, the glare of the high beam

may disturb the oncoming vehicle or

vehicle ahead. Also, the low beam mode

may continue although there are no

oncoming vehicles and vehicles ahead.

In the such cases, change the headlight

mode manually.

– In bad weather (fog, snow, sand

storm, heavy rain, etc.).

– When the windshield glass is dirty or

fogged.

– When the windshield is cracked or

damaged.

– If there are lights similar to the

headlights or the tail lights in the

surrounding area.

– When an oncoming vehicle or ve-

hicle ahead is driven without its head-

lights and tail lights on.

– If the headlights of an oncoming

vehicle or the tail lights of a vehicle

ahead are dirty or discolored, or if the

light beams are not aimed correctly.

– When a rapid change of brightness

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continues while driving.

– When driving on a road with many

ups and downs or uneven surfaces.

– When driving on a road with many

curves.

– When there are some objects that

reflect light strongly, such as a road

sign or a mirror in vehicle ahead.

– When the rear part of the vehicle

ahead, such as a container, reflects

light strongly.

– When the headlights of your vehicle

are damaged or dirty.

– When your vehicle is tilted, such as

in case the vehicle has a flat tire or is

being towed.

– When the stereo camera is de-

formed or the stereo camera lenses

are dirty.

– Immediately after the engine has

started.

. In the following conditions, the head-

light mode will not be automatically chan-

ged from the high beam to the low beam.

– When your vehicle passes an on-

coming vehicle suddenly in a blind

curve.

– When another vehicle passes in

front of your vehicle.

– When an oncoming vehicle or ve-

hicle ahead comes in and out of view

because of continuous curves, median

strips, roadside trees, etc.

. If the stereo camera detects the light of

the front fog lights of an oncoming vehicle,

the headlight mode may change from the

high beam to the low beam automatically.

. The headlight mode may change from

the high beam to the low beam, or the low

beam mode may continue, when affected

by a street light, traffic signal, illumination

of an advertisement board, or a reflective

object such as a road sign and signboard.

. The timing of the change of headlight

mode may differ due to the following

factors.

– Color or brightness of the headlights

of an oncoming vehicle or the tail lights

of a vehicle ahead.

– The headlights of the oncoming

vehicle or the tail lights of the vehicle

ahead are covered with mud, snow,

etc.

– Movement and direction of an on-

coming vehicle or a vehicle ahead.

– When the headlights of an oncom-

ing vehicle or the tail lights of a vehicle

ahead illuminate on only one side.

– When the oncoming vehicle or

vehicle ahead is a motorcycle.

– Conditions of a road (slope, curve,

road surface, etc.).

– Number of passengers and weight

of loaded cargo.

– Limitation of the detection ability of

the stereo camera.

& Daytime Running Light Sys-

tem

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WARNING

When the daytime running lights are

illuminated, the tail lights do not

illuminate. When it becomes dark

outside, turn the light switch to the

“

” position to illuminate the head-

lights and tail lights. This will im-

prove visibility and allow other dri-

vers to see your vehicle more easily.

The daytime running lights will automati-

cally illuminate when the following condi-

tions are fulfilled.

. The engine is running.

. The parking brake is fully released.

. The light control switch is in the

“AUTO”, “

” or “ ” position (except for

Canada models).

. The light control switch is in the

“AUTO”, “

” or “OFF” position (for

Canada models).

. The select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position.

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