Subaru Forester 2017 - Page 247

Instruments and controls/Light control switch
For more details, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
! How to use the high beam assist
function
The high beam assist function will be
activated when all the following conditions
are met.
. The light control switch is in the
“AUTO” position and the low beam head-
lights are on automatically.
. The turn signal lever is pushed forward.
High beam assist indicator
When the high beam assist function is
activated, the high beam assist indicator
on the combination meter will illuminate.
NOTE
If the high beam assist function is
malfunctioning or is temporarily
stopped, the headlight will be fixed at
low beam. For details, refer to t he
Owner’s Manual supplement for the
EyeSight system.
! How to temporarily lower the
sensitivity of the high beam
assist function
The sensitivity of the high beam assist
function can be lowered by performing the
following operations.
1. Before turning the ignition switch to the
“ON” position, set the light control switch
to the “AUTO” position and push the signal
lever forward (high beam position).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position and within approximately 15
seconds, press the “
” (following dis-
tance setting) switch more than 10 times
consecutively.
When the sensitivity of the high beam
assist function is lowered, the high beam
assist indicator light “
” on the combina-
tion meter will flash.
NOTE
. The sensitivity of the high beam
assist function cannot be lowered in
the following conditions.
– Cruise control or Adaptive Cruise
Control is in operation
– The EyeSight warning indicator
(yellow) is illuminated
. The sensitivity of the high beam
assist function returns to normal level
the next time the ignition switch is
turned to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position
and the engine is restarted.
! How to change the headlight
mode manually
Change to the low beam:
When you return the turn signal lever to
the center position, the high beam assist
function will turn off and the high beam
assist indicator will turn off.
Change to the high beam:
When you turn the light control switch to
the “
” position, the headlight mode will
be changed to the high beam.
At this time, the high beam assist function
will turn off, the high beam assist indicator
will turn off and the high beam indicator
light will turn on.
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