Subaru Forester: Automatic headlight beam leveler (models with HID headlights) - Light control switch - Keys and doors - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Automatic headlight beam leveler (models with HID headlights)

The HID headlights generate more light than conventional halogen headlights.

Therefore a driver of an oncoming vehicle may experience too much glare when your headlight beam height adjustment is high due to the vehicle carrying heavy load.

The automatic headlight beam leveler adjusts the headlight beam height automatically and optimally according to the load being carried by the vehicle.

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