Subaru Outback (BR): Dome light switch
1) ON
2) DOOR
3) OFF
The dome light switch has three positions:
ON: The light remains on continuously.
OFF: The light remains off.
DOOR: The dome light illuminates automatically in the following cases.
● Any of the doors or the rear gate (Outback) is opened.
● The doors or the rear gate (Outback) are unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
● The ignition switch is turned from the “Acc” position to the “LOCK” position. The automatically illuminated dome light remains on for several seconds and then gradually turns off after all doors and the rear gate (Outback) are closed. While the light is on, if any of the following operations are performed, the dome light turns off immediately.
● The ignition switch is turned from the “LOCK” position to “Acc” or “ON” position.
● All doors and the rear gate (Outback) are locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The setting of the period for which the light remains on (OFF delay timer) can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.
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Map light models and functioning
Models with moonroof
Models without moonroof
To turn on the map light, press the switch.
To turn it off, press the switch again.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure the lights
Door interlock switch
1) Door interlock switch
Although the map light switches are in the OFF position (manually off), the map
lights can be set to illuminate automatically in conjunction with a door opening,
etc. b
Cargo area light (Outback)
1) DOOR
2) OFF
3) ON
The cargo area light switch has three positions.
DOOR: The light illuminates only when the rear gate is opened.
OFF: The light remains off.
ON: The light remains on contin
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Rear Gate
A: REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Rear gate panels are heavy. When removing and installing them, always work in a
team of two or
more persons.
1. REAR GATE PANEL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the following parts. <Ref. to EI-164, REMOVAL, Rear Gate Garnish.>
Rear gate trim
Rear
Immobilizer
The immobilizer system is designed to prevent an unauthorized person from starting
the engine. Only keys registered with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can be used
to operate your vehicle. Even if an unregistered key fits into the ignition switch
and can be turned to the “START” posit
