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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Ignition mode functions
The various ignition modes are accessed with the remote key in the ignition slot. ...

Displays and controls
Fuel gauge Coolant temperature Speedometer Segments Multifunction display Tachometer Outside temperature Outside temperature Additional speedometer Transmission position and dri ...

Engine
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. The h ...