Subaru Outback Manuals 2017 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 208

Instruments and controls/Light control switch curve – When another vehicle passes in front of your vehicle – When an oncoming vehicle or vehicle ahead comes in and out of view because of continuous curves, median strips, roadside trees, etc. . If the camera detects the light of the front fog lights of an oncoming vehicle, the headlight mode may change from the high beam to the low beam automatically. . The headlight mode may change from the high beam to the low beam, or the low beam mode may continue, when affected by a street light, traffic signal, illumination of an advertisement board, or a reflective object such as a road sign and signboard. . The timing of the change of headlight mode may differ due to the following factors. – the vehicle condition (e.g., number of passengers or weight of loaded cargo) – surrounding situation (e.g., movement and direction of an oncoming vehicle or vehicle ahead) – detection limitations of the camera angle & Headlight flasher 3-53 & 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 engine has started, under the following conditions. . The parking brake is fully released. . The light switch is in the off or “ ” position. . The light switch is in the “AUTO” position and the headlights do not turn on automatically. . The select lever is in a position other than the “P” position (CVT models). NOTE . When the light switch is in the “ ” position, the front side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights are illuminated. . While the turn signal is flashing, the high b