Subaru Forester: Light control switch / Sensor for the auto on/off headlights

The sensor is as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
If any object is placed on or near the
sensor, the sensor may not detect
the level of the ambient light correctly
and the auto on/off headlights
may not operate properly.
High beam
Low beam
When the headlights are on high beam, the
high beam indicator light on the
combination meter is also on...
Other information:
Type A
Type B
With the vehicle either moving or stationary,
move the select lever from the “D”
position to the “M” position to select the
manual mode.
Select lever/gear position indicator (type A)
Upshift indicator
Downshift indicator
Gear position indicator
Select lever/gear position indicator (type B)
Upshift indicator
Downshift indicator
Gear position indicator
When the manual mode is selected, the
gear position indicator and upshift indicator
and/or downshift indicator on the
combination meter illuminate...
Rear window defogger
Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
The vehicle is equipped with the defogger
and the deicer (if equipped) system. The
defogger and deicer system is activated
only when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position...