2006 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 131

3-18 Instruments and controls Light control switch The light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. Headlights High/low beam change (dimmer) To prevent battery discharge resulting from accidentally leaving your lights on when your vehicle is parked, the light switch operates only when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. In any other position, the vehicle's lights will be out. If you park your vehicle on a roadside at night, use the hazard warning flasher to alert the other drivers. 300127 To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on the end of the turn signal lever. first position: Parking lights, instrument panel illumination, front side marker lights, tail lights and license plate light are on. second position: Headlights, parking lights, instrument panel illumination, front side marker lights, tail lights, and license plate light are on. 300128 To change from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever forward. When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light " " on the instrument panel is also on. To switch back to low beam, pull the lever back to the detent position.