Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Headlights

To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on the end of the turn signal lever.

" " position: The headlights are all off.

" " 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 marker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights are automatically on or off depending on the level of the ambient light.

The light sensitivity of the auto on/off headlights can be changed by operating the multi information display. For details, refer to "Auto Headlights" . Also, the setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.

Automatic headlight turn on function that is linked with wiper operation: While the light control switch is in the "AUTO" position, the headlights will automatically turn on when the windshield wipers operate several times. The headlights will automatically turn off when the wipers stop.

The ON/OFF setting of this function can be changed by operating the multi information display. For details, refer to "Auto Headlights" . Also, the setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer.

Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.

Welcome lighting function

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

When approaching: While the welcome lighting function is activated, the low beam headlights will automatically illuminate when unlocking the doors (for Outback, including the rear gate) by using the remote keyless entry system.

The low beam headlights will remain illuminated for 30 seconds*1 and then turn off. However, if any of the following operations is done, the low beam headlights 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: 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.*1
•  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 multi information display. For details, refer to "Welcome Lighting" .

For models with the genuine SUBARU navigation system, you can change the setting by using the navigation system. For details, refer to the Owner's Manual supplement for the navigation system.

Sensor for the auto on/off headlights

The sensor is on the instrument panel as shown in the illustration.