Get Instruments and Controls -> High Beam Assist Function Guide for Subaru Outback SUV Seventh Generation (2026)

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the headlights will turn on again.

Sensor for the auto on/off

headlights

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The location of the sensor is shown in the

illustration.

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.

HIGH/LOW BEAM CHANGE

(Dimmer)

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While the light control switch is in the “ ”

or “AUTO” position in a dark place, the

headlights will turn on.

Pushing the lever forward and releasing it

will activate the high beam. Pulling the

lever rearward and releasing it will switch

the headlights to low beam.

When the light control switch is in the

“AUTO” position, pushing the lever for-

ward turns the High Beam Assist is on.

Refer to “High Beam Assist Function”

�P215.

When the headlights are on high beam,

the high beam indicator light “

” on the

instrument cluster also illuminates.

HEADLIGHT FLASHER

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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

instrument cluster also illuminates.

HIGH BEAM ASSIST FUNCTION

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The high beam assist function automati-

cally changes the headlight from high

beam to low beam (or vice versa).

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When all of the following conditions are

met, the headlight will change to high

beam.

. When the vehicle speed increases to

or above 20 mph (32 km/h).

. There is no preceding or oncoming

vehicle.

. The forward area of the vehicle is

dark.

. The road does not have a sharp curve.

When any of the following conditions are

met, the headlight will change to low

beam.

. When the vehicle speed decreases to

or below 10 mph (16 km/h).

. When the forward area of the vehicle

is bright.

. When there is a preceding or oncom-

ing vehicle.

. When the EyeSight system is mal-

functioning or is temporarily stopped.

NOTE

. Do not overestimate the capacity of

the high beam assist function. The

driver always has the responsibility to

understand the surrounding situation,

to drive safely, and to change the

headlight mode manually if necessary.

. The high beam assist function utilizes

the stereo camera installed at the

position of the front map lights.

. For details on how to handle the

stereo camera, refer to the Owner’s

Manual supplement for the EyeSight

system.

. The factory setting (default setting) for

this function is set as “operational”.

This setting can be changed to OFF

(non-operation) at SUBARU dealers.

For more details, contact a SUBARU

dealer.

How to use the high beam assist

function

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The high beam assist function will be

activated when all the following condi-

tions are met.

. The light control switch is in the

“AUTO” position and the low beam

headlights are on automatically.

. The turn signal lever is pushed for-

ward.

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When the high beam assist function is

activated, the high beam assist indicator

on the instrument cluster will illuminate.

NOTE

If the high beam assist function is

malfunctioning or is temporarily stopped,

the headlight will be fixed at low beam.

How to temporarily lower the

sensitivity of the high beam

assist function

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The sensitivity of the high beam assist

function can be lowered by using the

following operations.

1. After turning the ignition switch to the

“ON” position, set the light control

switch to the “AUTO” position and

push the signal lever forward (high

beam position).

2. After the high beam assist indicator on

the instrument cluster illuminates, turn

the ignition switch to the “OFF” posi-

tion.

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3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”

position and within approximately 15

seconds, press the “

/ ” (following

distance setting) switch more than 10

times consecutively.

When the sensitivity of the high beam

assist function is lowered, the high beam

assist indicator “

” on the instrument

cluster display will flash.

NOTE

. The sensitivity of the high beam assist

function cannot be lowered in the

following conditions.

– Cruise control indicator is illumi-

nated.

– The EyeSight warning indicator

(yellow) is illuminated.

. The sensitivity of the high beam assist

function returns to normal level the

next time the ignition switch is turned

to the “OFF” position and the engine is

restarted.

How to change the headlight

mode manually

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Change to the low beam:

. Set the light control switch to “

”.

. Pull the lever while the high beam is

turning on and release it.

Change to the high beam:

Push the lever forward and release it.

At this time, the high beam assist function

will turn off, the high beam assist indicator

will turn off and the high beam indicator

light will turn on.

NOTE

. After manually changing the headlight

mode to the high beam, if you turn on

the high beam assist function, push

the lever forward and release it.

. When manually changing the head-

light mode to the high beam, if you turn

the light control switch to the “

”

position, the parking lights, front side

marker lights, rear side marker lights,

tail lights and license plate lights will

turn on.

Tips for the high beam assist

system

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. The high beam assist function recog-

nizes the condition surrounding the

vehicle based on the brightness of

illumination ahead of your vehicle, etc.

Therefore, the headlight mode may

switch in some situations that do not

match to the driver’s sense.

. A bicycle or cargo cycle may not be

detected.

. Under the following situations, the

brightness of ambient illumination

may not be detected correctly and the

high beam assist function may not

work properly. As a result, the glare of

the high beam may disturb the on-

coming vehicle or vehicle ahead. Also,

the low beam mode may continue

although there are no oncoming ve-

hicles and vehicles ahead. In the such

cases, change the headlight mode

manually.

– In bad weather (fog, snow, sand

storm, heavy rain, etc.).

– When the windshield glass is dirty

or fogged.

– When the windshield is cracked or

damaged.

– If there are lights similar to the

headlights or the tail lights in the

surrounding area.

– When an oncoming vehicle or

vehicle ahead is driven without its

headlights and tail lights on.

– If the headlights of an oncoming

vehicle or the tail lights of a vehicle

ahead are dirty or discolored, or if

the light beams are not aimed

correctly.

– When a rapid change of brightness

continues while driving.

– When driving on a road with many

ups and downs or uneven sur-

faces.

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– When driving on a road with many

curves.

– When there are some objects that

reflect light strongly, such as a road

sign or a mirror in vehicle ahead.

– When the rear part of the vehicle

ahead, such as a container, re-

flects light strongly.

– When the headlights of your vehi-

cle are damaged or dirty.

– When your vehicle is tilted, such as

in case the vehicle has a flat tire or

is being towed.

– When the stereo camera is de-

formed or the stereo camera

lenses are dirty.

– Immediately after the engine has

started.

. In the following conditions, the head-

light mode will not be automatically

changed from the high beam to the

low beam.

– When your vehicle passes an

oncoming vehicle suddenly in a

blind curve.

– When another vehicle passes in

front of your vehicle.

– When an oncoming vehicle or

vehicle ahead comes in and out of

view because of continuous

curves, median strips, roadside

trees, etc.

. If the stereo camera detects the light

of the front fog lights of an oncoming

vehicle, the headlight mode may

change from the high beam to the low

beam automatically.

. The headlight mode may change from

the high beam to the low beam, or the

low beam mode may continue, when

affected by a street light, traffic signal,

illumination of an advertisement

board, or a reflective object such as a

road sign and signboard.

. The timing of the change of headlight

mode may differ due to the following

factors.

– Color or brightness of the head-

lights of an oncoming vehicle or the

tail lights of a vehicle ahead.

– The headlights of the oncoming

vehicle or the tail lights of the

vehicle ahead are covered with

mud, snow, etc.

– Movement and direction of an

oncoming vehicle or a vehicle

ahead.

– When the headlights of an oncom-

ing vehicle or the tail lights of a

vehicle ahead illuminate on only

one side.

– When the oncoming vehicle or

vehicle ahead is a motorcycle.

– Conditions of a road (slope, curve,

road surface, etc.).

– Number of passengers and weight

of loaded cargo.

– Limitation of the detection ability of

the stereo camera.

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT

SYSTEM

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WARNING

When the daytime running lights are

illuminated, the tail lights do not

illuminate. When it becomes dark

outside, turn the light switch to the “

”

position to illuminate the headlights

and tail lights. This will improve visibi-

lity and allow other drivers to see your

vehicle more easily.

The daytime running lights will automati-

cally illuminate when the following condi-

tions are fulfilled.

. The engine is running.

. The parking brake is fully released.

. The light control switch is in “AUTO”,

“

” or “OFF”.

. The select lever is in a position other

than the “P” position.

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