Subaru 1998 Forester Owner's Manual page 98

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
"a" on the instrment panel also comes on.
B Daytime running light system (for CANADA models)
WARNING
The tail lights, parking lights, and side marker lights are not
turned on by the daytime running light system. The light switch
must always be turned to the "a" position when it is dark out-
side.
The low beam headlights will automatically come on at reduced
brightness when the engine has started, under the following condi-
tions:
D The parking brake is fully released.
D The automatic transmission selector lever is set at other than
the "P" position.
D The light switch is in the "OFF" position.
B Turn signals
Right turn
Left turn
3-16
HS0056