Subaru Forester: Dome light, map light, cargo area light and door step light
When the door is opened, the map light illuminates and becomes very hot. When replacing the map light bulb, close the door and be careful not to burn yourself.
Dome light (type A)
Dome light (type B)
Map light
Cargo area light
Door step light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
License plate light
1. Remove the mounting screws using a
Phillips screwdriver.
2. Remove the cover and lens.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the lens and cover.
6. Tighte ...
Other bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary. ...
See also:
Seat Belt Maintenance
For safety, you should check the
condition of your seat belts regularly.
Pull each belt out fully, and look for
frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check
that the latches work smoothly and
the belt ...
Installing the spare tire
The spare tire is designed for emergency
use. (See specific instructions under the
heading “Wheels and tires” in the “8.
Maintenance and do-it-yourself” section.)
1. Clean any mud or d ...
Class I hitch
Class I trailer hitch equipment (receiver, ball
mount and hitch ball) can be used to tow trailers
of a maximum weight of 2,000 lb (909 kg).
- The hitch should not be attached to
or affect t ...
