Subaru Forester: Daytime running light system (if equipped)
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.
The high beam headlights will automatically
illuminate at reduced brightness
when the engine has started, under the
following conditions:
- The select lever is in a position other
than the “P” position (AT models).
- The parking brake is fully released.
- The light switch is in the “OFF” or “” position.
NOTE
When the light switch is in the “”
position, the front side marker lights,
tail lights and license plate lights are
also illuminated.
Headlight flasher
Headlight flasher To flash the headlights, pull the lever toward you and then release it. The high beam will remain on for as long as you hold the lever. The headlight flasher works even ...Automatic headlight beam leveler (models with HID headlights)
The HID headlights generate more light than conventional halogen headlights. Therefore a driver of an oncoming vehicle may experience too much glare when your headlight beam height adjustment ...See also:
Locking passengers’ windows
When the lock button C is pushed in, only the
driver side window can be opened or closed.
Push it in again to cancel. ...
Manual transmission
Manual transmission
Selection of reverse gear is
prevented
when the vehicle is travelling in excess
of 24km/h (15mph). Never attempt to
engage reverse gear while the vehicle is
in forward mo ...
Precautions when servicing your vehicle
• Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enou ...