Subaru Forester: Replacing bulbs
Bulbs may become very hot while illuminated. Before replacing bulbs, turn off the lights and wait until the bulbs cool down. Otherwise, there is a risk of sustaining a burn injury.
Replace any bulb only with a new bulb of the specified wattage. Using a bulb of different wattage could result in a fire. For the specified wattage of each bulb, refer to “Bulb chart”.
- Headlights (models with HID headlights)
- Headlights (models without HID headlights)
- Position light
- Front turn signal light
- Rear combination lights
- License plate light
- Dome light, map light, cargo area light and door step light
- Other bulbs
Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing fog lights or any other electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such accessories may cause the electronic system to malfunction if they are in ...Headlights (models with HID headlights)
High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbs are used for the low beams of the headlights. These HID bulbs use an extremely high voltage. To avoid the risk of an electric shock that could result ...See also:
Abbreviation list
2WD - 2 Wheel Drive
4WD - 4 Wheel Drive
A/C - Air Conditioning
ABS - Anti-lock Brake System
ACC - Accessory
ALR - Automatic Locking Retractor
AUTO LSD - Automatic Limited Slip Differ ...
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
1. Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge shows level of fuel in tank when ignition
switch is in the ON/RUN position.
2. Fuel Door Reminder
This symbol indicates the side of the vehicle
where the fuel cap ...
Daytime Running Lights
With the headlight switch in the off
or
position,
the high beam
headlights and the high beam
indicator come on with reduced
brightness when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
...