Subaru Forester Manuals 2018 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 250

3-96 Instruments and controls/Light control switch For more details, contact a SUBARU dealer. ! How to use the high beam assist function The high beam assist function will be activated when all the following conditions are met. . The light control switch is in the “AUTO” position and the low beam head- lights are on automatically. . The turn signal lever is pushed forward. High beam assist indicator When the high beam assist function is activated, the high beam assist indicator on the combination meter will illuminate. NOTE NOTE If the high beam assist function is malfunctioning or is temporarily stopped, the headlight will be fixed at low beam. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the EyeSight system. . The sensitivity of the high beam assist function cannot be lowered in the following conditions. – Cruise control or Adaptive Cruise Control is in operation – The EyeSight warning indicator (yellow) is illuminated . The sensitivity of the high beam assist function returns to normal level the next time the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position and the engine is restarted. ! How to temporarily lower the sensitivity of the high beam assist function The sensitivity of the high beam assist function can be lowered by performing the following operations. 1. Before turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position, set the light control switch to the “AUTO” position and push the signal lever forward (high beam position). 2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and within approximately 15 ” (following dis- seconds, press the “ tance setting) switch more than 10 times consecutively. When the sensitivity of the high beam assist function is lowered, the high beam ” on the combina- assist indicator light “ tion meter will flash. ! How to change the headlight mode manually Change to the low beam: When you return the turn signal lever to the center position, the high beam assist function will turn off and the high beam assist indicator will turn off. Change to the high beam: When you turn the light control switch to the “ ” position, the headlight mode will be changed to the high beam. At this time, the high beam assist function will turn off, the high beam assist indicator will turn off and the high beam indicator light will turn on.