Subaru Forester: Headlights / Auto-on/off wiper-linked headlights
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.
NOTE
The ON/OFF setting of this function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
position:
The headlights are all off.
Only when the following conditions are fulfilled, 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 engine is running.
- The parking brake is fully released.
- The select lever is in a position other than “P” position.
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...
Other information:
Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Example of accident in which the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will most likely deploy
A head-on collision against a thick concrete wall at a vehicle speed of 12 to 19 mph (20 to 30 km/h) or higher activates only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags. The airbag(s) will also be activated when the vehicle is exposed to a frontal impact similar in fashion and magnitude to the collision described above...
Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Engine restart operational conditions
In any one of the following cases, the engine will be automatically restarted even if the brake pedal is kept depressed. When slightly releasing the brake pedal on road with a steep slope and the vehicle begins rolling When further depressing the brake pedal When depressing the accelerator pedal When you move the select lever to the “R” position...
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Example of warning
If there is a warning message or a maintenance notification, it will appear on this screen. Take the appropriate actions based on the messages indicated.
