Subaru Ascent 2023 Manual page 239

. When the EyeSight system is malfunc-
tioning or temporarily stopped.
NOTE
. Do not overestimate the capacity of
the high beam assist function. The
driver always has the responsibility
to understand the surrounding si-
tuation, to drive safely, and to
change the headlight mode manu-
ally if necessary.
. The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as "opera-
tional". 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
The high beam assist function will be
activated when all the following conditions
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 forward.
High beam assist indicator light
When the high beam assist function is
activated, the high beam assist indicator
light on the combination meter will illumi-
nate.
NOTE
If the high beam assist function is
malfunctioning or temporarily stopped,
the headlight will be fixed at low beam.
Light control switch
! How to temporarily lower the sensi-
tivity of the high beam assist func-
tion
The sensitivity of the high beam assist
function can be lowered by performing the
following operations.
1. Before 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. 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 light " " on the combina-
tion meter will flash.
NOTE
. The sensitivity of the high beam
assist function cannot be lowered
in the following conditions.
– The Cruise Control indicator is
illuminated.
– The EyeSight warning indicator
(yellow) is illuminated.
. The sensitivity of the high beam
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