Instruments and controls/Light control switch
The high beam assist function automati-
cally changes the headlight between high
beam and low beam. When all of the
following conditions are met, the headlight
will change to high beam.
. When the vehicle speed increases to or
above 20 mph (32 km/h).
. There is no preceding vehicle.
. The forward area of the vehicle is dark.
. The road does not have a sharp curve.
When any of the following conditions is
met, the headlight will change to low beam.
. When the vehicle speed decreases to
or below 10 mph (16 km/h).
. When the forward area of the vehicle is
bright.
. When there is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle.
. When the EyeSight system is malfunc-
tioning or is temporarily stopped (Type B).
NOTE
. The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as “operational”.
This setting can be changed to OFF
(non-operation) at SUBARU dealers.
For more details, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
. Do not overestimate the capacity of
the high beam assist function. The
driver always has the responsibility to
understand the surrounding situation,
to drive safely, and to change the
headlight mode manually if necessary.
Type A:
. Observe the following points in
order to operate the high beam assist
function properly.
– Do not touch the camera or the
lens.
– Do not apply any strong impact to
the camera or the inside mirror.
– Do not disassemble the camera
or inside mirror.
– Do not spill liquid on the inside
mirror and camera.
– Do not place any objects over the
dashboard.
– Do not carry excessive luggage.
– Do not modify the vehicle.
– When replacing the windshield
glass, use the genuine SUBARU
parts (or equivalent products).
Type B:
. The high beam assist function uti-
lizes the stereo camera installed at the
position of the front map lights.
. For details on how to handle the
stereo camera, refer to the Owner’s
Manual supplement for the EyeSight
system.
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NOTE
Observe the following points in order to
operate the high beam assist function
properly.
Type A:
. Do not attach labels or stickers to
the windshield glass near the camera.
. Do not attach any accessories near
the inside mirror and camera.
If it is necessary to attach a label,
sticker or accessory in the position
shown above, consult your SUBARU
dealer.
Type B:
For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual
supplement for the EyeSight system.
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