2011 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 142

Instruments and controls 3-31 & Daytime running light system (if equipped) 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 engine has started, under the following conditions: . The select lever is in a position other than the "P" position (AT models). . The parking brake is fully released. " . The light switch is in the "OFF" or " position. & Automatic headlight beam leveler (models with HID headlights) The HID headlights generate more light than conventional halogen headlights. Therefore a driver of an oncoming vehicle may experience too much glare when your headlight beam height adjustment is high due to the vehicle carrying heavy load. The automatic headlight beam leveler adjusts the headlight beam height automatically and optimally according to the load being carried by the vehicle. 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. NOTE When the light switch is in the " " position, the front side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights are also illuminated.