Reuben Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Yep, my 94 Liberty had it. First time you ever leave it on could be considered very funny to any bystander, as you fumble around for 20 mins to find what damn switch it is My 98 GTB has it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Why is it that hard to avoid/turn-off? +1 I don't think I've ever hit that switch during 3 years of ownership...what's with you clowns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reason22 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 +1 I don't think I've ever hit that switch during 3 years of ownership...what's with you clowns? I used to reach through the steering wheel to hit the trip reset when I filled the tank. After accidentally flipping the Switch of Doom I stopped doing that, now I reach around. Many people also hit the switch when cleaning the car. So I guess you haven't wiped down the steering column in three years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmc032 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 whenever i get my car washed, the guy washes the inside and always turns it on by mistake. it drove me nuts for the first few washes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1anatic Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 This thread is silly. It is a button like any other. And yes, I have used it a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTATV Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 has anyone ever used that switch for the lights on purpose? yep, if im parked somewhere on campus thats not exactly a space Ill put them on at night so some drunk kid doesnt plow into the back of my car while "racing" through the parking lots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I converted mine to something more useful, a switch to turn off the DRLs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I am not defending the switch, I am saying it is really sad that folks can't deal with flipping a switch on or off themselves That's even worse that arguing for the sake of arguing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 They must be made to last a while, atleast over night - without affecting the battery that much. I can't imagine putting a parking light feature on the car if it doesn't last a day before killing the battery! Does someone want to volunteer to test how long it does take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTATV Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 less than a day. even the flashers will drain the battery in 6 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drcaveman Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 has anyone ever used that switch for the lights on purpose? No I have not. Its meant for someone to turn on the parking lights in the event of starter failure, and the lights can not be turned on. But thats what the Hazard flashers are for, its got to be some quirky option left on the cars from some obscure safety requirement in Japan, but who really nows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vkchu Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 tape it down if you are worried about accidentally hitting it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 No I have not. Its meant for someone to turn on the parking lights in the event of starter failure, and the lights can not be turned on. But thats what the Hazard flashers are for, its got to be some quirky option left on the cars from some obscure safety requirement in Japan, but who really nows. Geez. These are parking lights. Required by U.S. code as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbc84 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 They must be made to last a while, atleast over night - without affecting the battery that much. I can't imagine putting a parking light feature on the car if it doesn't last a day before killing the battery! Does someone want to volunteer to test how long it does take? I think I read in the manual that our cars have a Battery Saver Feature where I guess it turns off accessories if it detects battery getting low? Or am I just imagining things here at work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowfiend Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 I think I read in the manual that our cars have a Battery Saver Feature where I guess it turns off accessories if it detects battery getting low? Or am I just imagining things here at work? I left my inside map lights on overnight, and the car was completely dead in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drcaveman Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Geez. These are parking lights. Required by U.S. code as well. Not the parking lights the switch. Of course parking lights are required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 less than a day. even the flashers will drain the battery in 6 hours Haha, i saw a 96 250T at auckland international airports carpark, it had it's hazards on for 2 days before they stopped It was in the staff carpark too, i feel sorry for the flight crew member who came home to that. And i've also drained my battery overnight from the map lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbc84 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I think I read in the manual that our cars have a Battery Saver Feature where I guess it turns off accessories if it detects battery getting low? Or am I just imagining things here at work? I found it in my 08' Manual its called "Battery Drainage Prevention Function" it is default on, and says when door or rear gate is not completely closed, the dome light, ign swith light, and door open light remains on. After 10min, the lights will turn off. This function does not operate when the key is in ignition. It can be turned off by a Subaru Dealer. Pg 23 of my manual has a hand ful of stuff that the dealer can turn on and off or change diff modes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 If this switch is so bad follow the advice of Car Talk. Put a piece of black tape over it and you never have to see it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flakeyblakee Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I did the same thing while parked at the airport for a week.... switching to LED map lights saved me I left my inside map lights on overnight, and the car was completely dead in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTATV Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 i have never really had a problem with the switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasaraki Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 i have never really had a problem with the switch Me either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTATV Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Me either ive never had a problem with your picture either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfang Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 ive never had a problem with your picture either [SIZE=1][URL="http://public.fotki.com/blackfang/"]Pics[/URL] [B]08 KawasakiZZR 600- exhaust and other mods 98 Camaro Z/28 HT- some mods......street/strip car 07 Legacy 2.5i- SPT exhaust...daily driver[/B][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Buy a 2009 Forester...it's gone.Thanks, i've asked around and no one could really tell me if the switch was still on current model subarus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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