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:
Recirculation/air quality system
Recirculation
This function can be used to
shut out exhaust fumes,
smoke, etc., from the passenger
compartment. The air in
the passenger compartment
is then recirculated, i.e., no air
f ...
Cruise control indicator light
This light illuminates when the “CRUISE”
main switch is pressed.
If you press the main switch button while
turning the ignition switch “ON”, the cruise
control function is deactivat ...
Accessory Socket (if equipped)
12-volt accessory sockets are located both on the center console and on the left
side of the luggage compartment. Depending on the specification, there are two sockets
on the center console. E ...