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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Steering wheel keypad
Standard steering wheel keypad 1 Left/right arrow keys: A short press moves between preset radio stations or tracks on a disc. Press and hold to search within tracks or to tune to the next/pr ...

Audio main operation
Head unit: The auto loudness circuit enhances the low and high frequency ranges automatically in both radio reception and CD playback. PWR/Volume control: Place the ignition switch in the ACC o ...

Single-point/multi-point entry
When you press the unlock button, your vehicle will unlock in one of two ways: 1. Single Point Entry: Unlocks the driver's door and fuel filler flap only. A second press is required to unlock the ...