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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Engine coolant
To check the coolant level A transparent coolant reserve tank (A) is located in the engine compartment. The coolant level in this tank should be kept between the “LOW” and “FULL” marks ...

Activating RSE
The RSE system can be activated using controls on the front or rear screens. From the front seat, press MEDIA (see the following illustration) and select RSE. From the rear seat, press the scree ...

Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or 3 (4-speed models), or D or 4 (5-speed models). ●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). ■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed & ...