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.
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:
WARNING
There are some general precautions
when starting the engine.
Carefully read the precautions
described in “Starting engine”.
If the indicator on the push-button
ignition switch flashes in
green after the engine has
started, never drive the vehicle...
The continuously variable transmission is
electronically controlled and provides an
infinite number of forward speeds and 1
reverse speed. It also has a manual mode
or an “L” position.
NOTE
When the engine coolant temperature
is still low, the transmission will
shift at higher engine speeds than
when the coolant temperature is sufficiently
high in order to shorten the
warm-up time and improve driveability...