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:
Operation
If the driver and/or front passenger have/
has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when
the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will
flash for 6 seco ...
Replacement Parts
The emissions control systems are
designed and certified to work together
in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you shoul ...
Checking and Replacing Fuses
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check for a
blown fuse first. Determine from the
chart on pages, or the
diagram on the fuse box lid, which
fuse or fuses control that d ...