Subaru Forester: Light control switch / 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 headlights are
on automatically.
- The turn signal lever is pushed forward.

High beam assist indicator light
When the high beam assist function is
activated, the high beam assist indicator
light 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.
NOTE
The high beam assist function utilizes
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.
The high beam assist function automatically
changes the he..
The sensitivity of the high beam assist
function can be lowered by performing the
following operations.
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)...
Other information:
If this light illuminates when the engine is
running, it may indicate that the transmission
fluid temperature is too hot.
If the light illuminates while driving, immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place
and let the engine idle until the warning
light turns off...
The vehicle is involved in an oblique sideon
impact.
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact in an area outside the vicinity of
the passenger compartment.
The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or
similar object.
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact from a motorcycle...