Subaru Forester: Light control switch / Sensor for the auto on/off headlights

The sensor is as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
If any object is placed on or near the
sensor, the sensor may not detect
the level of the ambient light correctly
and the auto on/off headlights
may not operate properly.
High beam
Low beam
When the headlights are on high beam, the
high beam indicator light on the
combination meter is also on...
Other information:
The sensors are located as follows.
Interior air temperature sensor
Solar sensor
The automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
are delicate. If they are not treated properly
and become damaged, the system may
not be able to control the interior temperature
correctly...
If equipped
Select the or
mode to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and front door
windows.
NOTE
When the or
mode is
selected, the air conditioner compressor
operates automatically regardless
of the position of the air conditioner
button to defrost the windshield more
quickly...