Subaru Forester: Light control switch / High beam assist function (if equipped)
NOTE
- The high beam assist function utilizes
the stereo camera installed at the
position of the front map lights.
- For details on how to handle the
stereo camera, refer to the Owner’s
Manual supplement for the EyeSight
system.
The high beam assist function automatically
changes the headlight from high
beam to low beam (or vice versa).
When all of the following conditions are
met, the headlight will change to high
beam.
- When the vehicle speed increases to or
above 20 mph (32 km/h).
- There is no preceding or oncoming
vehicle.
- The forward area of the vehicle is dark.
- The road does not have a sharp curve.
When any of the following conditions are
met, the headlight will change to low beam.
- When the vehicle speed decreases to
or below 10 mph (16 km/h).
- When the forward area of the vehicle is
bright.
- When there is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle.
- When the EyeSight system is malfunctioning
or is temporarily stopped.
NOTE
- Do not overestimate the capacity of
the high beam assist function. The
driver always has the responsibility to
understand the surrounding situation,
to drive safely, and to change the
headlight mode manually if necessary.
- The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as “operational”.
This setting can be changed to OFF
(non-operation) at SUBARU dealers.
For more details, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
CAUTION
Do not hold the lever in the flashing
position for more th..
The high beam assist function will be
activated when all the following conditions
are met.
The light control switch is in the “AUTO”
position and the low beam headlights are
on automatically...
Other information:
The following are SUBARU’s recommendations
on where to place a child restraint
system in your vehicle.
WARNING
Several types of child restraint
systems may conceal the buckle
of the neighboring seat. If the
occupant of the neighboring seat
cannot correctly fasten the seatbelt,
that person must move to a
different seat...
Cruise control main button
Press the cruise control main button.
The cruise control indicator light on the
combination meter will illuminate.
Depress the accelerator pedal until the
vehicle reaches the desired speed.
Press the “RES/SET” switch to the
“SET” side and release it...