Subaru Forester Manuals 2017 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 249

3-98 Instruments and controls/Light control switch . The timing of the change of headlight mode may differ due to the following factors. – Color or brightness of the headlights of an oncoming vehicle or the tail lights of a vehicle ahead – The headlights of the oncoming vehicle or the tail lights of the vehicle ahead are covered with mud, snow, etc. – Movement and direction of an oncoming vehicle or a vehicle ahead – When the headlights of an oncoming vehicle or the tail lights of a vehicle ahead illuminate on only one side – When the oncoming vehicle or vehicle ahead is a motorcycle – Conditions of a road (slope, curve, road surface, etc.) – Number of passengers and weight of loaded cargo – Limitation of the detection ability of the stereo camera & Headlight flasher & Daytime running light system WARNING 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. CAUTION Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds. To flash the headlights, pull the lever toward you and then release it. The high beam will stay on for as long as you hold the lever. The headlight flasher works even though the lighting switch is in the “ ” (off) position. When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light “ ” on the combination meter also illuminates. The high beam headlights will automatically illuminate at reduced brightness when the following conditions are fulfilled. . The engine is running. . The parking brake is fully released. . The light control switch is in the “AUTO” (if equipped), “ ” or off position. . For CVT models, the select lever is in a position other than the “P” position. NOTE . When the hazard warning flasher is on, the daytime running lights will not operate. . When the turn signal is activated, the daytime running light will not operate for the side on which the turn signal is flashing. . When the light switch is in the “ ” position, the instrument panel illumination, front side marker lights, tail lights