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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Bonnet
To open 1. Pull the release lever toward you to unlock the bonnet. 2. Raise the bonnet while pressing the safety lock. NOTE: ● Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in the parked pos ...

High-mounted rear stop light
In addition to the lower-mounted rear stoplights on either side of the car, the high mounted rear stoplight in the center of the rear window also lights when the brakes are applied. ...

When receiving a phone call
■ Answering the phone Press the off-hook switch. ■ Refusing the call Press the on-hook switch. ■ Receiving a call when on another call Press the off-hook switch. Pressing the o ...