Subaru Forester: Headlights / Auto-on/off wiper-linked headlights
While the light control switch is in the
“AUTO” position, the headlights will automatically
turn on when the windshield
wipers operate several times. The headlights
will automatically turn off when the
wipers stop.
NOTE
The ON/OFF setting of this function can
be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.
position:
The headlights are all off.
Only when the following conditions are
fulfilled, instrument panel illumination,
headlights, parking lights, front side marker
lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are automatically
on or off depending on the level of the
ambient light.
- The engine is running.
- The parking brake is fully released.
- The select lever is in a position other
than “P” position.
The welcome lighting function turns on the
low beam headlight for smooth approaching
to or exiting from the vehicle at night or
in a dark place.
The function is activated while all of the
following conditions are met...
Other information:
U.S. models
The scheduled maintenance items required
to be serviced at regular intervals
are shown in the “Warranty and Maintenance
Booklet”. For details, read the
separate “Warranty and Maintenance
Booklet”.
Canada models
The scheduled maintenance items required
to be serviced at regular intervals
are shown in the “Warranty and Service
Booklet”...
When the system monitors that the driver
may be inattentive, it warns the driver.
When the inattentive driving warning activates,
the buzzer sounds and an interrupt
display appears on the combination meter
display.
When the EyeSight system has detected a
vehicle ahead or obstacle in the forward
direction, the inattentive driving warning
may activate at earlier timing than usual...