Subaru Forester

[sientobente]

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The running light is very bright white (see attached picture above) and always on when car running. But if you adjust the light knob to Front light (2nd lever on light switch), it becomes a bit dimmer.. but the section is always on. If you switch on headlights, its bit dimmer because you have the headlights on already. There is no way to turn off all front lights when running (Edit: However when the car is parked and handbrake is applied when you first start the car, the running light is off.. then turn on only after you pull down the handbrake. At least there is a way to turn it off while at mall parking with engine running as someone just told me and it's the only way to turn it off when car is not running in the street!) If someone knows how to deactivate when car running in the streets. Please let me know as I don't want any front light activated when passing by some areas attracting undue attention. Subaru won't deactivate it.

About the alarm. Note the 2.0i-L doesn't have keyless entry. It needs a key to turn on engine so the Code Alarm CA won't work. If anyone has successfully installed an Alarm System in their Forester. Please let me know so I'd know what wiring can be cut or other unexpected details (so as not to void the 3 year warrantee on crucial parts). Thanks.

Your Fozzie looks great! I wonder if those DRLs are replaceable without changing the entire headlight assembly?

[MR_BIG18]

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Absolute no switch. The running light is very bright white (see attached picture above) and always on. If someone knows how to deactivate. Please let me know. Subaru won't deactivate it.

About the alarm. Note the 2.0i-L doesn't have keyless entry. It needs a key to turn on engine so the Code Alarm CA won't work. If anyone has successfully installed an Alarm System in their Forester. Please let me know so I'd know what wiring can be cut or other unexpected details (so as not to avoid the 3 year warrantee on crucial parts). Thanks.

Pls read carefully the details-

Factory keyless upgrade to vehicle security system. Great if you already have an existing keyless entry integrated with your key, this will upgrade your system to a proper alarm system using your EXISTING REMOTE.

[k_leos]

Congrats bro! Mine is pre-facelift and the C-lamp or parking light can be switched off by choosing auto or full off. I dont even consider it DRL but it has the same effect but not as bright as yours. FC is really a pain and I can see mine running at 5 kmpl on a bumper to bumper traffic. Is the iL equipped with the auto rear hatch, keyless entry, push button start and moonroof? Those were the feautures absent in the other brands at the same price range the made me choose forester in the end.

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When the light switch is in auto or full of. The DRLs are fully on when engine running with handbrake released. The Daylight Running Lights are imbedded within the C-Lamps. The parking light is only half the intensity of the DRL so maybe half of the LEDs are used in parking light versus full LEDs when DRL engaged (In DRL mode, there is no rear light whereas if you enabled parking light mode only.. the rear would also light up).

sientobiente, i'm not sure, the DRL are part of the C-Lamps and headlight assembly. Anyway. I talked to Suburo Global City technical kanina and convinced them to disable the DRL, they can disconnect the connectors daw.. so will have it disabled next week. DRL may look cool but I'm afraid attracting the attention of carjackers (most cars in streets don't have DRLs).

The 2.0i-L doesn't have auto rear hatch, keyless entry, push button start and moonroof which is present in the 2.0i-P or Premium. But at least the 2.0i-L now has X-mode, 7 air bags, Hill Assist, rear camera, DLRs, Auto Climate control etc. only present in the V versions of Innova and Fortuner. I think X-mode is like Vehicle Stability Control, Active Traction Control, Hill-start Assist in the Fortuner 4x4 V Diesel A/T selling at 2,126,000 pesos.

I could have chosen the Fortuner but my elderly parents can't climb it. Innova sana but my date would dislike it. Kaya Forester na pili

Mr.Big18. I'll inquire from Code Alarm CA next week and possibly have it installed (hope it can automatically lock doors when accelerators pressed which is the main thing I"m looking for). Thanks for the tips.

[MR_BIG18]

The Daylight Running Lights are imbedded within the C-Lamps. The parking light is only half the intensity of the DRL so maybe half of the LEDs are used in parking light versus full LEDs when DRL engaged (In DRL mode, there is no rear light whereas if you enabled parking light mode only.. the rear would also light up).

sientobiente, i'm not sure, the DRL are part of the C-Lamps and headlight assembly. Anyway. I talked to Suburo Global City technical kanina and convinced them to disable the DRL, they can disconnect the connectors daw.. so will have it disabled next week. DRL may look cool but I'm afraid attracting the attention of carjackers (most cars in streets don't have DRLs).

The 2.0i-L doesn't have auto rear hatch, keyless entry, push button start and moonroof which is present in the 2.0i-P or Premium. But at least the 2.0i-L now has X-mode, 7 air bags, Hill Assist, rear camera, DLRs, Auto Climate control etc. only present in the V versions of Innova and Fortuner. I think X-mode is like Vehicle Stability Control, Active Traction Control, Hill-start Assist in the Fortuner 4x4 V Diesel A/T selling at 2,126,000 pesos.

I could have chosen the Fortuner but my elderly parents can't climb it. Innova sana but my date would dislike it. Kaya Forester na pili

Mr.Big18. I'll inquire from Code Alarm CA next week and possibly have it installed. Thanks for the tips.

I think this is what the x mode does

Forester Climbing and Descending - YouTube

[Walter]

DRL may look cool but I'm afraid attracting the attention of carjackers (most cars in streets don't have DRLs).

You're probably the first person to be concerned of carjacking just because you have DRL lights. There's a low probability of Subarus being carjacked in this country. It's not really on their hot list.

[Calistro]

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[dreamur]

You're probably the first person to be concerned of carjacking just because you have DRL lights. There's a low probability of Subarus being carjacked in this country. It's not really on their hot list.

I dint see the connection between DRL and carjacking actually.

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[Capsaul]

pinag uusapan na din lang, may DRL ba ang 2015 iP?

[dreamur]

pinag uusapan na din lang, may DRL ba ang 2015 iP?

I dont think so. DRL only started with the 2016 facelifted version.

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[k_leos]

I dint see the connection between DRL and carjacking actually.

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Once driving with my friend in Araneta. We witnessed a carjacking when an Innova was forcibly entered by 2 men and we don't know if the occupant still alive today. Also I had a friend who knew someone who had a new car and while driving at night in somewhat dark place, he was intentionally hit upon slightly so he could stop his car and got carjacked. It is so rampant now and more heinous that the occupants are not only killed but also tortured. Last Monday "The senator buckled down to work by pushing for the passage of a measure seeking stiffer fines against carnappers in the country. Senate Bill No. 2794, or the New Anti-Carnapping Law of the Philippines, was passed on third and final reading on Monday."

Grace Poe returns to Senate, seeks stiffer penalties vs carnappers

DRLs can attract carjackers because only latest model cars and high end (like the V versions of Innova and Fortuner) has them. But then because only few cars has them.. who knows it may even be deterrent or no effect (which is what you guys believed). I'll ponder on your points. I tried removing the fuse label "daylight running light" in my car but no effect, weird.. I talked to Subaru yesterday again.. they said they will experiment how to remove the wiring as they have never tried it before (in all branches). They will let me know today. I want some kind of switch so when I passed by squatters area (where some of my friends live) I want it off so as not to cause more attention than necessary (it makes the base 2.0i-L more expensive and sport cars looking especially with the LED eyeball like headlights that can rotate left and right like hawk eyes).

[viper888]

Once driving with my friend in Araneta. We witnessed a carjacking when an Innova was forcibly entered by 2 men and we don't know if the occupant still alive today. Also I had a friend who knew someone who had a new car and while driving at night in somewhat dark place, he was intentionally hit upon slightly so he could stop his car and got carjacked. It is so rampant now and more heinous that the occupants are not only killed but also tortured. Last Monday "The senator buckled down to work by pushing for the passage of a measure seeking stiffer fines against carnappers in the country. Senate Bill No. 2794, or the New Anti-Carnapping Law of the Philippines, was passed on third and final reading on Monday."

Grace Poe returns to Senate, seeks stiffer penalties vs carnappers

DRLs can attract carjackers because only latest model cars and high end (like the V versions of Innova and Fortuner) has them. But then because only few cars has them.. who knows it may even be deterrent or no effect (which is what you guys believed). I'll ponder on your points. I tried removing the fuse label "daylight running light" in my car but no effect, weird.. I talked to Subaru yesterday again.. they said they will experiment how to remove the wiring as they have never tried it before (in all branches). They will let me know today. I want some kind of switch so when I passed by squatters area (where some of my friends live) I want it off so as not to cause more attention than necessary (it makes the base 2.0i-L more expensive and sport cars looking especially with the LED eyeball like headlights that can rotate left and right like hawk eyes).

Well, Audis and BMWs dont get carjacked and those are like Christmas trees.

Cars that are used as PUVs get carjacked for the parts.


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[jut703]

Carjackers and carnappers don't care about DRLs. What they care about are cars that are common and easy to dispose.

Carnappers also don't need to see if a car has DRLs to know if it's expensive or not. They will not pass on a Fortuner G if the opportunity is present, even if it doesn't have the DRLs of the Fortuner V.

Also, a Forester is not a carnapper's favorite because it isn't as common as other cars. Although it's the best selling CUV, CUVs sell far less than PPVs and MPVs.

If your Forester would get stolen, it would be because carnappers had an opportunity to, and not because it stood out because it has DRLs. Having it disabled does nothing.

DRLs aren't thought of as a high end feature either, especially now that many people put 3rd party DRLs anyway.

The reason why many people have reacted to your claim that DRLs increase chances of getting carnapped is because the correlation does not exist. There are no empirical studies proving this, and the logic behind it doesn't seem very sound, especially from the point of view of a thief.






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[k_leos]

Carjackers and carnappers don't care about DRLs. What they care about are cars that are common and easy to dispose.

Carnappers also don't need to see if a car has DRLs to know if it's expensive or not. They will not pass on a Fortuner G if the opportunity is present, even if it doesn't have the DRLs of the Fortuner V.

Also, a Forester is not a carnapper's favorite because it isn't as common as other cars. Although it's the best selling CUV, CUVs sell far less than PPVs and MPVs.

If your Forester would get stolen, it would be because carnappers had an opportunity to, and not because it stood out because it has DRLs. Having it disabled does nothing.

DRLs aren't thought of as a high end feature either, especially now that many people put 3rd party DRLs anyway.

The reason why many people have reacted to your claim that DRLs increase chances of getting carnapped is because the correlation does not exist. There are no empirical studies proving this, and the logic behind it doesn't seem very sound, especially from the point of view of a thief.






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Thanks for the points. I'm really more concerned about opportunists. Dati at Espana a guy who had rice bowl in his hands suddenly fell down in front even if I didn't hit him.. while falling down he threw the rice at my hood.. then he habol me and told me he would break my windows if I don't give him 1500 pesos.. ayaw nya kahit 1000 pesos. Wala ako kasama that time. Now my Forester tint are kinda light. So if the DRLs are on.. mas mapansin car ko and mas mabilis ma kita ako sa loob na alone and the opportunists may strike again. This makes more sense, isn't it. If I make my tints dark. I can't see well at night. Later or tomorrow if I have time I'll post the pics of my tints so can get feedback of the best tint shades (or in other forums). Thanks.

[jut703]

You're working on that premise that DRLs make your car more "takaw-mata" compared to other cars. With DRLs so common nowadays, I don't think this holds much water. And besides, it just looks like you're driving with your lights on in broad daylight. Nothing particularly eyecatching with that.

In your example, whether you had DRLs or not, the man could've still picked on you if you were passing by his spot at the right time.

I have clear tints on one car and medium on the other, and drive alone 80% of the time. I don't get harassed by street kids/thugs more frequently on my car with clear tints even if it's easier to see that I'm alone.

Anyway, at the end of the day, it's your car and you're free to do as you wish with it, regardless of what others may advise. As I always say, go with what makes you happy. 😊

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[k_leos]

Btw.. here's the video I just put at youtube of the swiveling headlights of the 2.0i-L facelift that can turn left or right depending on the steering direction. When you put the headlight switch to Auto and turn on the engine, the LED lights turn left and right first.. parang eyes, hehe...

swiveling lights - YouTube

or swiveling lights - YouTube

In the Toyota forums.. dozens have already bought the Innova and Fortuner 2016.. who else has bought a Forester 2016 facelift here beside me? Do you like it?

[Capsaul]

Btw.. here's the video I just put at youtube of the swiveling headlights of the 2.0i-L facelift that can turn left or right depending on the steering direction. When you put the headlight switch to Auto and turn on the engine, the LED lights turn left and right first.. parang eyes, hehe...

swiveling lights - YouTube

or swiveling lights - YouTube

In the Toyota forums.. dozens have already bought the Innova and Fortuner 2016.. who else has bought a Forester 2016 facelift here beside me? Do you like it?

anong variant ng 2016 Forester mo sir? is it true iP and XT share thesame aggressive looking front bumpers? the one with the faux air inlet slit on each side.

[k_leos]

anong variant ng 2016 Forester mo sir? is it true iP and XT share thesame aggressive looking front bumpers? the one with the faux air inlet slit on each side.

My Variant is the basic 2.0i-L I paid at exactly 1,448,000 (no discount of any kind). Yes, the new iP and XT share the same front bumpers with inlet slit on each side. But I didn't get the iP because I may as well get the Santa Fe or even a Hammer if I have the budget. Btw.. in the picture above.. one can turn off the SRH (Steering Responsive Headlights) if you don't like the headlights to move as your steer left or right..

[MR_BIG18]

My Variant is the basic 2.0i-L I paid at exactly 1,448,000 (no discount of any kind). Yes, the new iP and XT share the same front bumpers with inlet slit on each side. But I didn't get the iP because I may as well get the Santa Fe or even a Hammer if I have the budget. Btw.. in the picture above.. one can turn off the SRH (Steering Responsive Headlights) if you don't like the headlights to move as your steer left or right..

Why didnt you get the XT?

[MR_BIG18]

Thanks for the points. I'm really more concerned about opportunists. Dati at Espana a guy who had rice bowl in his hands suddenly fell down in front even if I didn't hit him.. while falling down he threw the rice at my hood.. then he habol me and told me he would break my windows if I don't give him 1500 pesos.. ayaw nya kahit 1000 pesos. Wala ako kasama that time. Now my Forester tint are kinda light. So if the DRLs are on.. mas mapansin car ko and mas mabilis ma kita ako sa loob na alone and the opportunists may strike again. This makes more sense, isn't it. If I make my tints dark. I can't see well at night. Later or tomorrow if I have time I'll post the pics of my tints so can get feedback of the best tint shades (or in other forums). Thanks.

Before at guadalupe, near loyola, 5 or 6 guys, surrounded me and my wife asking money, they just came out of nowhere after we down of our pickup truck, the usual shirtless tambays.

[Walter]

If you drive an expensive car, with or without DRL, you will get noticed. With DRL or without, one should always be aware of your surroundings ALL the time. This applies whether you are driving, commuting, walking, etc. Most new cars now have DRL, even the Mitsubishi Mirage has them. Heck, even some jeepneys have DRLs.