Subaru Forester: Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink® (if equipped) / To Operate the Auto-Dimming Feature

Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink® (if equipped)

Display HomeLink Buttons Switch During nighttime driving, the auto-dimming feature senses distracting glare from vehicle headlights behind you and automatically dims to eliminate the glare and preserve your vision...

To Operate the Compass Feature

To turn the compass feature on/off, press and hold the switch for more than 3 seconds or until the display turns on/off. The compass feature will default to on with each ignition cycle...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Map lights

Door interlock switch To turn on the map light, push the lens. To turn it off, push the lens again. Automatic illumination When the door interlock switch is in the “DOOR” position, the map lights illuminate automatically in the following cases...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Welcome lighting function

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. The light control switch is in the “AUTO” position...