Subaru Forester: Light control switch / How to change the headlight mode manually
Change to the low beam:
When you return the turn signal lever to the
center position, the high beam assist
function will turn off and the high beam
assist indicator light will turn off.
Change to the high beam:
When you turn the light control switch to
the
position, the headlight mode
will
be changed to the high beam.
At this time, the high beam assist function
will turn off, the high beam assist indicator
light will turn off and the high beam
indicator light will turn on.
NOTE
- After manually changing the headlight
mode to the high beam, if you turn
on the high beam assist function,
return the light control switch to the
“AUTO” position.
- When manually changing the headlight
mode to the high beam, if you turn
the light control switch to the
position, the instrument panel illumination,
parking lights, front side marker
lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights will be on.
The high beam assist function recognizes
the conditions surrounding the vehicle
based on the brightness of illumination
ahead of your vehicle, etc...
Other information:
U.S.-spec. models
Except U.S.-spec. models
NOTE
The outside temperature indicator
shows the temperature around the
sensor. However, the temperature may
not be indicated correctly or the update
may be delayed in the following conditions...
Change the oil and oil filter according to
the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet”.
The engine oil and oil filter must be
changed more frequently than listed in
the maintenance schedule when driving
on dusty roads, when short trips are
frequently made, or when driving in extremely
cold weather...