2026 Subaru Outback SUV Instruments and Controls -> Headlights User Manual
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HEADLIGHTS
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To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the light control switch.
“OFF” position (except for Canada-
spec. models):
The headlights are all off.
Only when the following conditions are
fulfilled, instrument panel illumination,
headlights, parking lights, front side mar-
ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail
lights and license plate lights are auto-
matically on or off depending on the level
of the ambient light.
. The engine is running.
. The parking brake is fully released.
. The select lever is in a position other
than the “P” position.
“OFF” position (Canada-spec. mod-
els):
The headlights are all off.*
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*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.
“AUTO” position:
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, the instrument panel illumina-
tion, headlights, parking lights, front side
marker lights, rear side marker lights, tail
lights and license plate lights are auto-
matically 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 oper-
ating the center information display.
For details, refer to “Vehicle” �P206.
Also, the setting can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Consult your
SUBARU dealer for details.
“
” position:
Instrument panel illumination, parking
lights, front side marker lights, rear side
marker lights, tail lights and license plate
lights are on.
“
” position:
Instrument panel illumination, headlights,
parking lights, front side marker lights,
rear side marker lights, tail lights and
license plate lights are on.
Auto-on/off wiper-linked head-
lights
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While the light control switch is in the
“AUTO” position, the headlights will
automatically turn on when the wind-
shield wipers operate several times. The
headlights will automatically turn off ap-
proximately 1 minute after the wiper
stops.
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The ON/OFF setting of this function can
be changed by operating the center
information display. Refer to “Vehicle”
�P206.
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
approaching 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 lighting
function may not operate (for Canada
models).
When approaching:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights will
automatically illuminate when unlocking
the doors by using the remote keyless
entry system.
The low beam headlights will remain
illuminated for 30 seconds*
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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”.
When exiting:
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” position.
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.*
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. 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 pro-
cedure 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
“Vehicle” �P206.
Battery drainage reduction
function
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When the headlights are illuminated and
the push-button ignition switch is in the
“OFF” position, the battery drainage
reduction function will be active.
When the battery drainage reduction
function is active, the following system
operations help reduce the risk of battery
discharge.
. The headlights turn off automatically
after 10 minutes.
. When you open or close the door or
operate the light control switch, the
headlights will turn off automatically
10 minutes later.
NOTE
. When you leave the vehicle, put the
light control switch in the “OFF” posi-
tion to prevent battery discharge.
. When you open or close the door or
operate the light control switch after
the headlights turn off automatically,
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the headlights will turn on again.
Sensor for the auto on/off
headlights
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The location of the sensor is 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 correctly and
the auto on/off headlights may not
operate properly.
HIGH/LOW BEAM CHANGE
(Dimmer)
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While the light control switch is in the “ ”
or “AUTO” position in a dark place, the
headlights will turn on.
Pushing the lever forward and releasing it
will activate the high beam. Pulling the
lever rearward and releasing it will switch
the headlights to low beam.
When the light control switch is in the
“AUTO” position, pushing the lever for-
ward turns the High Beam Assist is on.
Refer to “High Beam Assist Function”
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When the headlights are on high beam,
the high beam indicator light “
” on the
instrument cluster also illuminates.
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
instrument cluster also illuminates.
HIGH BEAM ASSIST FUNCTION
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The high beam assist function automati-
cally changes the headlight from high
beam to low beam (or vice versa).
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