2023 Subaru Impreza Steering Responsive Headlight (SRH)

The 2023 Subaru Impreza stands out as a versatile and technologically advanced car that combines speed, safety, and new ideas in a way that doesn’t feel forced. At the heart of its exciting driving experience is a high-tech steering system with responsive electric power assistance that makes sure you have exact control and a comfortable trip. The Subaru Impreza has cutting-edge LED headlights that light up the road ahead and use less energy than traditional lights. Along with this, the wiper and washer system was carefully thought out. It has variable intermittent wipers that can adapt to different weather conditions, and some trims even have rain-sensing wipers for added ease. The detailed introduction goes into great detail about the 2023 Subaru Impreza’s steering, headlights, wiper and washer systems, as well as the customizable features, advanced safety technologies, and regular maintenance needs that make up the driving experience of this modern and reliable car.

2024 Subaru Impreza Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)

Steering Headlight

Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH) is an advanced safety and lighting feature commonly found in certain Subaru vehicles. It is designed to improve nighttime visibility and driving safety by automatically adjusting the headlights’ direction based on the movement of the steering wheel.

Here’s how Steering steering-responsive headlights typically operate:

1. Turning Function: When the vehicle’s steering wheel is turned or the turn signal is activated, the SRH system detects the steering input and dynamically adjusts the headlights’ direction. This movement allows the headlights to pivot and illuminate the road in the direction the vehicle is turning, providing enhanced visibility around corners and curves.
2. Cornering Illumination: The SRH system enhances safety on curved roads by expanding the illuminated area in the direction of the turn. This feature ensures that the driver has a clear view of the road ahead during turns, making nighttime driving safer and more convenient.

SRH off Subaru

1. The target area of illumination when SRH is activated.
2.  The target area of illumination when SRH is not activated.
   SRH is a function that automatically moves the headlight beam to the left or right in accordance with the steering angle and vehicle speed. This function helps to improve visibility at night by illuminating the road ahead at corners and intersections.

You can turn the SRH function on or off by pressing the SRH off the Subaru switch.

SRH off Subaru indicator light

The SRH OFF indicator light on the combination meter turns off when SRH is turned on.
The SRH OFF indicator light on the combination meter illuminates when SRH is turned off. If SRH is malfunctioning, the SRH OFF indicator light on the combination meter flashes when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. It indicates that SRH has been deactivated. Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

NOTE

•  If you turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position with SRH Subaru turned off and then start the engine again, SRH will automatically turn on.
• When you turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position, the SRH off Subaru indicator light will illuminate and turn off after several seconds.
•  SRH only activates when the vehicle is traveling forward at the speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more.

The Subaru SRH OFF light typically indicates that the Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH) system is turned off. This system adjusts the headlights’ direction to enhance visibility while turning. If the light is on, it means the feature is disabled or there may be an issue with the system. Refer to your owner’s manual or contact a Subaru dealership for more information on why the light is illuminated and how to resolve it.

If the Subaru SRH disabled message or indicator is displayed in a Subaru, it means that the Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH) system is currently inactive or disabled. This could be due to various reasons, such as a system malfunction, a temporary issue, or if the SRH feature has been manually turned off by the driver.

Headlight beam leveler

LED headlights produce more light than conventional halogen headlights. When the vehicle is carrying a heavy load and the headlight beams are angled upwards, the driver of an oncoming vehicle may experience glare. To prevent this, the automatic headlight beam leveler adjusts the headlights to the optimum height automatically depending on the load the vehicle is carrying.

CAUTION
In certain circumstances, the headlights may become misaligned, and the headlight beam leveler will not reset them to the proper angle. This may occur after transporting your vehicle on a flatbed truck, or if the vehicle is parked and restarted on different angles. In such cases, have the headlight alignment checked by a SUBARU dealer.

Fog light switch (if equipped)

Except for Canadian models

1. Headlight switch
2. Fog light switch

For Canada models

1. Headlight switch
2. Fog light switch

• The front fog lights will turn on when the fog light switch is placed in the “ ” position while the headlights are in the following
  conditions.
• The headlight switch is in the “ ” position with the low beam mode selected.
• For models with the auto on/off headlights, while the headlight switch is in the “AUTO” position and the low beam headlights turn on automatically. To turn off the front fog lights, perform the following.
• Turn the switch to “ ” (except for Canada models).

Turn the switch to “OFF” (for Canada models).

The indicator light on the combination meter will illuminate when the front fog lights are illuminated.

Turn signal lever

1. Right turn
2. Lane change right signal
3. Lane change left signal
4. Left turn If the lever does not return after cornering, return the lever to the neutral position by hand.
   To signal a lane change, push the turn signal lever up or down slightly and hold it during the lane change. The lever will return automatically to the neutral position when you release it.

One-touch lane changer

To flash the turn signal and turn the signal indicator light three times, push the turn signal lever up or down slightly and immediately release it.

NOTE
The operational/non-operational setting of the one-touch lane changer can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. The setting can also be changed by operating the combination meter display (color LCD).

Wiper and washer

WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the windshield washer until the windshield is sufficiently warmed by the defroster. Otherwise, the washer fluid can freeze on the windshield, blocking your view.

CAUTION

• Do not operate the washer continuously for more than 10 seconds, or when the washer fluid tank is empty. This may cause
  overheating of the washer motor. Check the washer fluid level frequently, such as at fuel stops.
• Do not operate the wipers when the windshield or rear window is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the blade rubbers and might cause the wiper motor to fail. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield or rear window, always use the windshield washer.
• In freezing weather, be sure that the blade rubbers are not frozen to the windshield or rear window before switching on the wipers. Attempting to operate the wiper with the blades frozen to the window glass could cause not only the blade rubbers to be damaged but also might cause the wiper motor to fail. If the blade rubbers are frozen to the window glass, be sure to operate the defroster, windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) or rear window defogger before turning on the wiper.
• If the wipers stop during operation because of ice or some other obstruction on the window, this might cause the wiper motor to fail even if the wiper switch is turned off. If this occurs, promptly stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position and clean the window glass to allow proper wiper operation.
• Use clean water if windshield washer fluid is unavailable. In areas where water freezes in winter, use SUBARU Windshield Washer Fluid or the equivalent.
• Do not clean the blade rubbers with gasoline or a solvent, such as paint thinner or benzene. This will cause deterioration of the blade rubbers.

NOTE

• The windshield wiper motor is protected against overloads by a circuit breaker. If the motor operates continuously under an unusually heavy load, the circuit breaker may trip to stop the motor temporarily. If this happens, park your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the wiper switch, and wait for approximately 10 minutes. The circuit breaker will reset itself, and the wipers will again operate normally.
• Clean your blade rubbers and window glass periodically with a washer solution to prevent streaking, and to remove accumulations of road salt or road film. Operate the windshield washer for at least 1 second so that the washer solution will be sprinkled all over the windshield or rear window.
• Grease, wax, insects, or other material on the windshield or the wiper blade results in jerky wiper operation and streaking on the glass. If you cannot remove the streaks after operating the windshield washer or if the wiper operation is jerky, clean the outer surface of the windshield and rear window using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaner. Do not, however, use detergent to clean the blade rubbers.
• Use only a sponge or soft cloth (and no neutral detergent or mild abrasive cleaner) when you clean the blade rubbers. If you wipe the rubber of the blade strongly, the black coating component will peel off, which will cause the wiper to judder. Also, after wiping it off, check that the rubber has not come loose. After cleaning the window glass and wiper blade rubbers, be sure to rinse them with clean water. Rinse the window until the water does not form beads on the glass. This indicates that the glass is clean. blade results in jerky wiper operation and streaking on the glass. If you cannot remove the streaks after operating the windshield washer or if the wiper operation is jerky, clean the outer surface of the windshield and rear window using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive cleaner. Do not, however, use detergent to clean the blade rubbers.. If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this procedure, replace the blade rubbers with new ones.
• If the wipers do not operate when the wiper switch is in the “Lo” position, turn the wiper switch to the “High” position.
  In these cases, we recommend that you contact your SUBARU dealer.

Windshield wiper and washer switches

The wiper operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. Windshield wipers Use only a sponge or soft cloth (and no neutral detergent or mild abrasive cleaner) when you clean the blade rubbers. If you wipe the rubber of the blade strongly, the black coating component will peel off, which will cause the wiper to judder. Also, after wiping it off, check that the rubber has not come loose. After cleaning the window glass and wiper blade rubbers, be sure to rinse them with clean water. Rinse the window until the water does not form beads on the glass. This indicates that the glass is clean.

• Mist (for a single wipe)
• Off
• Intermittent
• Low speed
• High speed

To turn the wipers on, push the wiper control lever down. To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the “ ” position. For a single wipe of the wipers, push the lever up. The wipers operate until you release the lever.

When the wiper switch is in the “ ” position, turn the dial to adjust the operating interval of the wiper. The operating interval can be adjusted in several steps from the shortest interval to the longest.

Windshield washer

To wash the windshield, pull the wiper control lever toward you. The washer fluid sprays until you release the lever. The wipers operate while you pull the lever.

Windshield washer fluid warning light

NOTE
The windshield washer fluid warning light illuminates when the washer fluid level in the tank has dropped to the lower limit. If the warning light illuminates, refill the tank with fluid. For the refilling procedure, refer to “Windshield washer fluid”

Rear window wiper and washer switch

• Washer operation (accompanied by wiper operation)
• continuous operation
• Intermittent operation
• Off

Rear wiper
Washer operation (accompanied by wiper operation)With the switch turned to the “ ” position, the rear wiper will operate intermittently at intervals corresponding to the vehicle speed. In this position, when you move the select lever to the “R” position, the rear wiper will switch to continuous operation. When you move the select lever from the “R” (reverse) position to another position, the rear wiper will return to intermittent operation.

Reverse gear interlocked rear wiper:
Even if the rear wiper switch is in the off “ ” position, if the front windshield wiper is operating continuously, the rear wiper will operate intermittently when you move the select lever to the “R” (reverse) position. The factory setting (default setting) of the reverse gear interlocked rear wiper is as follows.

• U.S.-spec. models: Non-operational
• Other models: Operational This setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.

CAUTION
Do not attach anything that disturbs the rear wiper operation on the rear gate. Doing so may damage the rear wiper when it operates.

Washer

To wash the rear window while the rear wiper is operating, turn the knob switch upward to the position. The washer fluid sprays until you release the knob. To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is not in use, turn the knob switch downward to the position. The washer fluid sprays and the wiper operate until you release the knob. The rearview camera washer also operates while the rear window washer is operating.

FAQ

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2024 Subaru Impreza Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)