Subaru Forester: 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 in serious injury, observe the following precautions.
- Do not replace any headlight bulbs (both low beam and high beam) by yourself.
- Do not remove/restore the headlight assemblies by yourself.
- Do not remove any headlightassembly components by yourself.
For replacement, contact your SUBARU dealer.
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. Re ...Headlights (models without HID headlights)
Halogen headlight bulbs become very hot while in use. If you touch the bulb surface with bare hands or greasy gloves, fingerprints or grease on the bulb surface will develop into hot spo ...See also:
Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
NOTE:
• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
• Do not touch the battery terminal ...
Hazard warning flasher switch
Use the hazard warning flasher switch when the vehicle has to be parked on the
road for any emergency. The hazard warning flashers can always be operated, regardless
of the position of the ignit ...
Power Liftgate
On vehicles with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate.
The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves.
WARNING
You or others could be injured if caught in the path of th ...