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:
Engine Oil and Filter
Specified Oil
(1) Preferred
Use engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines
“Starburst” symbol. Select the appropriate oil viscosity according to the above ...
Cup holders
Type A
Removing the adapters changes
the size.
Type B
To use the cup holders, pull the
strap forward and fold down the
center seatback.
■Adjusting size of the cup holders (type A on ...
Power steering system
When the engine is stopped, the power steering system will not function and it
will require greater manual effort to operate the steering wheel. Keep this in mind
in particular when towing the veh ...
