Subaru Outback (BR): Illumination brightness control

The illumination brightness of the clock display, audio, air conditioner, multi
function display and meter/gauge dims under the following conditions.
● when the light switch is in the “ ” or “ ” position
● when the light switch is in the “AUTO” position and the headlights illuminate
automatically
You can adjust the illumination brightness for better visibility.
To brighten, turn the control dial upward.
To darken, turn the control dial downward.
NOTE
● When the control dial is turned fully upward, the illumination brightness becomes
the maximum and the automatic dimming function does not work at all.
● The brightness setting is not canceled even when the ignition switch is turned
to the “LOCK” position.
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The front fog lights operate under the following conditions.
● when the light switch is in the “”
position
● when the light switch is in the “AUTO” position and the headlight
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the windshield is
sufficiently warmed by the defroster.
Otherwise the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking your v
The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
SEE MORE:
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. <Ref. to CVT-55, REMOVAL, Automatic Transmission Assembly.>
2) Remove the air breather hose. <Ref. to CVT-132, REMOVAL, Air Breather Hose.>
3) Remove the oil pan and control valve body. <Ref. to CVT-111, REMOVAL, Con
WARNING
● Do not drive the vehicle with the clutch disengaged (i.e., when the clutch
pedal is depressed) or with the shift lever in the neutral position. Engine braking
has no effect in either of these conditions and the risk of an accident is consequently
increased.
● Do not eng
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