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“Auto”.
6. Press the
the setting.
connecting smartphones.
3-11. Light control switch
button again to complete
& Regulatory information
& Precautions and tips
! Models with navigation system
CAUTION
The clock will be set automatically where a
GPS signal is available.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc.
.
.
Use of any lights for a long period
of time while the engine is not
running can cause the battery to
discharge.
! Models without navigation system
The clock will be set and adjusted auto-
matically when a smartphone is connected
via Bluetooth® for transferring phonebook
data.
1. Register the smartphone to the audio
system. For details, refer to “Bluetooth
SETTINGS” in the supplemental Own-
er’s Manual for the audio/navigation
system.
Before leaving the vehicle, make
sure that the lights are turned off.
If the vehicle is left unattended
for a long time with the lights
illuminated, the battery may be
discharged.
NOTE
2. Transfer phonebook data to the sys-
tem. For details, refer to “Bluetooth
SETTINGS” in the supplemental Own-
er’s Manual for the audio/navigation
system. The clock will be adjusted
automatically.
.
Even if the key is removed from the
ignition switch, the lights can be
illuminated by operating the light
control switch from the “ ” (off)
position to the “
” or “ ” position
(models without “keyless access
with push-button system”).
Even if the push-button ignition
switch is turned off, the lights can
be illuminated by operating the light
control switch from the “ ” (off)
NOTE
.
Depending on the model of smart-
phone, the settings of the connected
smartphone may need to be changed.
(ex: For iOS or other models, notifica-
tion settings may need to be activated.)
position to the “
” or “ ” position
(models with “keyless access with
For details, check the instructions on
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push-button start system”).
ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are automatically
on or off depending on the level of the
ambient light.
.
If the driver’s door is opened while
the lights are illuminated and the key
is removed from the ignition switch,
the chirp sound will inform the driver
that the lights are illuminated.
NOTE
.
The sensitivity of the auto on/off
headlights can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Consult your
SUBARU dealer for details. Also,
the setting can be changed using
the display. For details, refer to
“Vehicle Setting” �P199.
& Headlights
For Canada models
.
If the light control switch is in the
“AUTO” position and the headlights
do not turn on when it becomes dark
outside, turn the light switch to the
To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on
the end of the turn signal lever.
“
” position:
“
” position. If this happens, have
your vehicle inspected by your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
Instrument panel illumination, headlights,
parking lights, front side marker lights, rear
side marker lights, tail lights and license
plate lights are on.
“
” position (except for Canada mod-
els):
The headlights are all off.
Except for Canada models
“
” position:
Instrument panel illumination, parking
lights, front side marker lights, rear side
marker lights, tail lights and license plate
lights are on.
Only when the following conditions are
fulfilled, instrument panel illumination,
headlights, parking lights, front side mar-
ker lights, rear side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are automatically
on or off depending on the level of the
ambient light.
“
” position:
.
Auto on/off headlights
When the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, the instrument panel illumination,
headlights, parking lights, front side mar-
.
.
The engine is running.
The parking brake is fully released.
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.
The select lever is in a position other
than the “P” position.
.
.
The doors are locked.
The light control switch is turned to a
position other than “AUTO”.
The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
! Welcome lighting function
The welcome lighting function turns on the
low beam headlight for smooth approach-
ing to or exiting from the vehicle at night or
in a dark place.
“OFF” position (for Canada models):
The headlights are all off *1*2.
*1: When the light switch is switched to the
“OFF” position while the vehicle is stopped,
the lights turn off. Then the light switch will
automatically return to the “AUTO” position.
.
The function is activated while all of the
following conditions are met.
When exiting:
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights, instru-
ment panel illumination, parking lights,
front side marker lights, rear side marker
lights, tail lights and license plate lights will
remain illuminated even when either of the
following operation is done.
.
The light control switch is in the “AUTO”
position.
*2: The headlights will automatically change to
the AUTO mode when the following condi-
tions are met:
.
It is dark enough to turn on the auto on/
off headlights.
.
.
.
The engine is running.
NOTE
The parking brake is fully released.
The select lever is in a position other than the
“P” position.
If the engine is turned off after turning
off the light switch, the welcome light-
ing function may not operate (Canada
models).
.
The push-button ignition switch is
turned to the “OFF” status (models with
“keyless access with push-button start
system”).
The key is pulled out from the ignition
switch (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”).
.
Auto-on/off wiper-linked headlights
.
When approaching:
While the light control switch is in the
“AUTO” position, the headlights will auto-
matically turn on when the windshield
wipers operate several times. The head-
lights will automatically turn off when the
wipers stop.
While the welcome lighting function is
activated, the low beam headlights, instru-
ment panel illumination, parking lights,
front side marker lights, rear side marker
lights, tail lights and license plate lights will
automatically illuminate when unlocking
the doors and the rear gate by using the
remote keyless entry system.
The lights will turn off under any of the
following conditions.
.
3 minutes have passed since the lights
were illuminated by the welcome light-
ing function.
30 seconds have passed since the door
is opened and closed.*
NOTE
The ON/OFF setting of this function can
be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for de-
tails.
.
.
The lights will remain illuminated for 30
seconds*1 and then turn off. However, if
any of the following operations is done, the
lights will turn off.
1
The light control switch is turned to a
position other than “AUTO”.
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.
The locking procedure is performed
twice. When performing the unlocking
procedure after performing the locking
procedure, perform the locking proce-
dure twice again.
rectly and the auto on/off headlights
may not operate properly.
& Headlight flasher
& High/low beam change (dim-
*1: The setting for the period of time in which the
low beam headlights remain on by the
welcome lighting function can be changed
mer)
by
a SUBARU dealer. Contact your
SUBARU dealer for details.
! Sensor for the auto on/off head-
lights
CAUTION
Do not hold the lever in the flashing
position for more than just a few
seconds.
1
2
High beam
Low beam
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
toward you and then release it. The high
beam will stay on for as long as you hold
the lever.
When the headlights are on high beam, the
high beam indicator light “ ” on the
combination meter is also on.
When the headlights are on high beam, the
high beam indicator light “ ” on the
combination meter also illuminates.
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 cor-
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.
.
When there is a preceding or oncoming
vehicle.
When the EyeSight system is malfunc-
tioning or is temporarily stopped.
& High beam assist function
NOTE
.
The high beam assist function uti-
lizes the stereo camera installed at
the position of the upper side of the
windshield.
NOTE
.
Do not overestimate the capacity of
.
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. The
driver always has the responsibility
to understand the surrounding si-
tuation, to drive safely, and to
change the headlight mode manu-
ally if necessary.
The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as “opera-
tional”. This setting can be changed
to OFF (non-operation) at SUBARU
dealers. For more details, contact a
SUBARU dealer.
The high beam assist function automati-
cally changes the headlight from high
beam to low beam (or vice versa).
High beam assist indicator light
.
When the high beam assist function is
activated, the high beam assist indicator
light on the combination meter will illumi-
nate.
When all of the following conditions are
met, the headlight will change to high
beam.
.
When the vehicle speed increases to or
above 20 mph (32 km/h).
NOTE
! How to use the high beam assist
.
There is no preceding or oncoming
vehicle.
If the high beam assist function is
malfunctioning or is temporarily
stopped, the headlight will be fixed at
low beam.
function
The high beam assist function will be
activated when all the following conditions
are met.
.
.
The forward area of the vehicle is dark.
The road does not have a sharp curve.
! How to temporarily lower the sensi-
tivity of the high beam assist func-
tion
When any of the following conditions are
met, the headlight will change to low beam.
.
.
The light control switch is in the “AUTO”
position and the low beam headlights
are on automatically.
When the vehicle speed decreases to
or below 10 mph (16 km/h).
When the forward area of the vehicle is
bright.
The sensitivity of the high beam assist
function can be lowered by performing the
following operations.
.
The turn signal lever is pushed forward.
.
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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
! How to change the headlight mode
! Tips for the high beam assist sys-
manually
tem
Change to the low beam:
.
The high beam assist function recog-
nizes the conditions surrounding the
vehicle based on the brightness of
illumination ahead of your vehicle, etc.
Therefore, the headlight mode may
switch in some situations that do not
match to the driver’s sense.
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 light will turn off.
seconds, press the “
/ ” (following
Change to the high beam:
distance setting) switch more than 10
times consecutively.
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
light will turn off and the high beam
indicator light will turn on.
.
.
A bicycle or cargo cycle may not be
detected.
When the sensitivity of the high beam
assist function is lowered, the high beam
Under the following situations, the
brightness of ambient illumination may
not be detected correctly and the high
beam assist function may not work
properly. As a result, the glare of the
high beam may disturb the oncoming
vehicle or vehicle ahead. Also, the low
beam mode may continue although
there are no oncoming vehicles and
vehicles ahead. In the such cases,
change the headlight mode manually.
– In bad weather (fog, snow, sand
storm, heavy rain, etc.).
assist indicator light “
tion meter will flash.
” on the combina-
NOTE
NOTE
.
The sensitivity of the high beam
assist function cannot be lowered
in the following conditions.
.
After manually changing the head-
light mode to the high beam, if you
turn on the high beam assist func-
tion, return the light control switch
to the “AUTO” position.
– Cruise control or Adaptive Cruise
Control indicator is illuminated.
– The EyeSight warning indicator
(yellow) is illuminated.
.
When manually changing the head-
light mode to the high beam, if you
turn the light control switch to the
.
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.
– When the windshield glass is dirty or
fogged.
– When the windshield is cracked or
damaged.
– When the stereo camera is de-
formed or the stereo camera lenses
are dirty.
“
” position, the instrument panel
illumination, parking lights, front
side marker lights, rear side marker
lights, tail lights and license plate
lights will be on.
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– If there are lights similar to the
headlights or the tail lights in the
surrounding area.
– When an oncoming vehicle or ve-
hicle ahead is driven without its
headlights and tail lights on.
– If the headlights of an oncoming
vehicle or the tail lights of a vehicle
ahead are dirty or discolored, or if
the light beams are not aimed
correctly.
– When a rapid change of brightness
continues while driving.
– When driving on a road with many
ups and downs or uneven surfaces.
– When driving on a road with many
curves.
– When there are some objects that
reflect light strongly, such as a road
sign or a mirror in vehicle ahead.
– When the rear part of the vehicle
ahead, such as a container, reflects
light strongly.
– When the headlights of your vehicle
are damaged or dirty.
– When your vehicle is tilted, such as
in case the vehicle has a flat tire or is
being towed.
changed from the high beam to the low
beam.
– When your vehicle passes an on-
coming vehicle suddenly in a blind
curve.
etc.
– Movement and direction of an on-
coming vehicle or a vehicle ahead.
– When the headlights of an oncom-
ing vehicle or the tail lights of a
vehicle ahead illuminate on only one
side.
– When the oncoming vehicle or
vehicle ahead is a motorcycle.
– Conditions of a road (slope, curve,
road surface, etc.).
– Number of passengers and weight
of loaded cargo.
– Limitation of the detection ability of
the stereo camera.
– If the EyeSight traffic lane customi-
zation is not set to the actual flow of
traffic.
– When another vehicle passes in
front of your vehicle.
– When an oncoming vehicle or ve-
hicle ahead comes in and out of
view because of continuous curves,
median strips, roadside trees, etc.
If the stereo camera detects the light of
the front fog lights of an oncoming
vehicle, the headlight mode may
change from the high beam to the low
beam automatically.
The headlight mode may change from
the high beam to the low beam, or the
low beam mode may continue, when
affected by a street light, traffic signal,
illumination of an advertisement board,
or a reflective object such as a road
sign and signboard.
The timing of the change of headlight
mode may differ due to the following
factors.
– Color or brightness of the headlights
of an oncoming vehicle or the tail
lights of a vehicle ahead.
– The headlights of the oncoming
vehicle or the tail lights of the vehicle
ahead are covered with mud, snow,
.
.
& Daytime running light system
WARNING
When the daytime running lights are
illuminated, the tail lights do not
illuminate. When it becomes dark
outside, turn the light switch to the
.
“
” position to illuminate the head-
lights and tail lights. This will im-
prove visibility and allow other dri-
vers to see your vehicle more easily.
– Immediately after the engine has
started.
In the following conditions, the head-
light mode will not be automatically
.
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The daytime running lights will automati-
cally illuminate when the following condi-
tions are fulfilled.
3-12. Steering Responsive
Headlight (SRH)
.
.
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The engine is running.
The parking brake is fully released.
The light control switch is in “AUTO” (if
equipped), “
” or “ ” (except for
Canada models).
.
.
The light control switch is in “AUTO”,
” or “OFF” (for Canada models).
The select lever is in a position other
than the “P” position.
“
You can turn the SRH function on or off by
pressing the SRH OFF switch.
NOTE
When the light switch is in the “
”
position, the instrument panel illumina-
tion, front side marker lights, tail lights
and license plate lights are also illumi-
nated.
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2
The target area of illumination when SRH
is activated.
The target area of illumination when SRH
is not activated.
SRH is a function that automatically moves
the headlight beam to the left or right in
accordance with the steering angle and
vehicle speed. This function helps to
improve the visibility at night by illuminat-
ing the road ahead at corners and inter-
sections.
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SRH OFF indicator light
The SRH OFF indicator light on the
combination meter turns off when SRH is
turned on.
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