2013 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 183

Instruments and controls 3-65 & 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 following conditions are fulfilled. . The engine is running. . The parking brake is fully released. . The light control switch is in the "AUTO" (if equipped), " " or off position. . For CVT models, the select lever is in a position other than the "P" position. level, the high beam headlights that have illuminated at reduced brightness turn off, and the low beam headlights turn on alternatively. At this time, the instrument panel illumination, front side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights are also illuminated. 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. NOTE . When the light switch is in the " " position, the instrument panel illumination, front side marker lights, tail lights and license plate lights are also illuminated. . For models with the auto on/off headlights, while the light control switch is in the "AUTO" position and the system is activated to the auto-on mode depending on the ambient light