Subaru Forester: Daytime running light system (if equipped)
The brightness of the illumination of the high beam headlights is reduced by the daytime running light system.
The light switch must always be turned to the “” position when it is dark outside.
The high beam headlights will automatically
illuminate at reduced brightness
when the engine has started, under the
following conditions:
- The select lever is in a position other
than the “P” position (AT models).
- The parking brake is fully released.
- The light switch is in the “OFF” or “” position.
NOTE
When the light switch is in the “”
position, the front side marker lights,
tail lights and license plate lights are
also illuminated.
Headlight flasher
Headlight flasher To flash the headlights, pull the lever toward you and then release it. The high beam will remain on for as long as you hold the lever. The headlight flasher works even ...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 ...See also:
Tire wear
When the tread is worn down to
1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must
be replaced to help prevent your
vehicle from skidding and
hydroplaning. Built-in treadwear
indicators, or “wear bars”, whi ...
Bluetooth® hands-free
This feature makes it possible to set up a wireless
connection between a Bluetooth®-enabled
cell phone and the vehicle’s infotainment
system. This enables the infotainment system
to functio ...
When the brakes get wet
When driving in rain or after washing the
vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a
result, brake stopping distance will be
longer. To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle
at a safe speed while light ...