Subaru Forester: Headlight flasher - Light control switch - Keys and doors - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Headlight flasher

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 though the light switch is in the “OFF” position.

When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light “the” on the combination meter also illuminates.

Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds.

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