Subaru Outback Manuals 2018 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 209

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. 3-53 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. – CONTINUED –