Subaru Forester Manuals 2025 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 249

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– 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.
NOTE
When the light switch is in the“” position, the instrument panel illumination, front side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights are also illuminated.
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DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT SYSTEM s03ah04
WARNING
When the daytime running lights are illuminated, the tail lights do not illuminate. When it becomes dark outside, turn the light switch to the“” position to illuminate the headlights and tail lights. This will improve visibility and allow other drivers to see your vehicle more easily.
The daytime running lights will automatically illuminate when the following conditions are fulfilled.
. The engine is running.. The parking brake is fully released.
. The light control switch is in“ AUTO”,“” or“ OFF”.
. The select lever is in a position other than the“ P” position.