Subaru Forester: Replacing bulbs - Maintenance and service - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Replacing bulbs

Bulbs may become very hot while

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

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”.

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 ...

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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) ...