Subaru Forester Manuals 2015 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 228

Instruments and controls/Turn signal lever & Daytime running light system WARNING 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 following conditions are fulfilled. . The engine is running. . The parking brake is fully released. . The light control switch is in the “AUTO” (if equipped), “ ” or off position. . For CVT models, the select lever is in a position other than the “P” position. NOTE . When the light switch is in the “ ” position, the instrument panel illumination, front side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights are also illuminated. . For models with the auto on/off headlights, while the light control switch is in the “AUTO” position and the system is activated to the auto-on mode depending on the ambient light level, the high beam headlights that have illuminated at reduced brightness turn off, and the low beam headlights turn on alternatively. At this time, the instrument panel illumination, front side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights are also illuminated. 3-91 Turn signal lever To activate the right turn signal, push the turn signal lever up. To activate the left turn signal, push the turn signal lever down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. If the lever does not return after cornering, return the lever to the neutral position by hand. To signal a lane change, push the turn signal lever up or down slightly and hold it during the lane change. The turn signal indicator lights will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. The lever will return automatically to the neutral position when you release it.