2012 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 246

3-28 Instruments and controls CAUTION If any object is placed on or near the sensor, the sensor may not detect the level of the ambient light correctly and the auto on/off headlights may not operate properly. & Headlight flasher & 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 engine has started, under the following conditions. . The parking brake is fully released. . The light switch is in the "OFF" or " " position. . The light switch is in the "AUTO" position and the headlights do not turn on automatically. . The select lever is in a position other than the "P" position (AT and CVT models). & High/low beam change (dimmer) CAUTION Do not hold the lever in the flashing position for more than just a few seconds. 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. The headlight flasher works even though the lighting switch is in the "OFF" position. When the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light " " on the combination meter also illuminates. 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 is also on. To switch back to low beam, pull the lever back to the detent position. NOTE When the light switch is in the " " position, the front side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights are illuminated.