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 vehicle is involved in an oblique sideon
impact.
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact in an area outside the vicinity of
the passenger compartment.
The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or
similar object.
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact from a motorcycle...
CAUTION
Do not hold the lever in the flashing
position for more than just a few
seconds.
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
toward you and then release it. The high
beam will stay on for as long as you hold
the lever.
When the headlights are on high beam, the
high beam indicator light on the
combination meter also illuminates...