2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 224

3-30 Instruments and controls & Headlights & High/low beam change (dimmer) & Headlight flasher To turn on the headlights, turn the knob on the end of the turn signal lever. first position Instrument panel illumination, tail lights, front side marker lights and license plate lights are on. second position Headlights, instrument panel illumination, tail lights, front side marker lights, and license plate lights are on. 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 combination meter also illuminates. To switch back to low beam, pull the lever back to the detent position. To flash the headlights, pull the lever toward you. The high beam will remain on as long as you hold the lever. The headlight flasher works even though the light switch is in the "OFF" position. When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light " " on the combination meter also illuminates. CAUTION Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds.