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them away with a soft cloth

moistened with alcohol. Also, if

the bulb is scratched or dropped,

it may blow out or crack.

& Headlights

11-23. Replacing bulbs

It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We

recommend that you have the bulb re-

placed by your SUBARU dealer if neces-

sary.

NOTE

If SRH is malfunctioning, the SRH OFF

indicator appears on the combination

meter when the ignition switch is in the

“ON” position. It indicates that SRH has

been deactivated. Contact a SUBARU

dealer for an inspection.

WARNING

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.

The LED headlight warning light illumi-

nates if the LED headlights malfunction.

Have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU

dealer as soon as possible.

CAUTION

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” �P506.

Do not touch the glass portion of

the light bulb with bare hands.

When holding the glass portion is

unavoidable, hold it using with a

clean dry cloth to avoid getting

moisture and grease on the bulb.

If there is any fingerprints or

grease on the bulb surface, wipe

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& Front turn signal light

3. Disconnect the electrical connector

from the bulb and remove the bulb

from the headlight assembly by turning

it counterclockwise.

4. Replace the bulb. At this time, use care

not to touch the bulb surface.

Right-hand side

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the clips

on the air intake duct, then remove the

duct.

5. To install the bulb to the headlight

assembly, turn it clockwise until it

clicks.

6. Reconnect the electrical connector.

7. Put the air intake duct with the clips

(right-hand side).

8. Set the washer fluid filler pipe to the

original place and secure it with the

clips (left-hand side).

Left-hand side

2. Use a screwdriver to remove the

secured clip of the washer tank. To

make it easy to access the bulb, turn

the neck of the washer fluid filler pipe

as illustrated.

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1. Turn the socket counterclockwise and

pull it out.

2. Pull out the bulb from the socket and

replace the bulb with a new one.

& Front side marker lights (if

equipped)

& Rear turn signal lights

2. Push and move the cover to the

forward to unlock the 2 tabs.

Left-hand side

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the

secured clips of the covers.

3. When unlocked, pull out the covers.

Right-hand side

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8. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and

replace it.

9. Set the bulb socket into the rear

combination light assembly and turn it

clockwise until it locks.

10. Reconnect the electrical connector.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector.

6. Slide the rear combination light as-

sembly rearward to remove it from the

vehicle.

11. Put the rear combination light assem-

bly into place while aligning the 2 pins

with the holes and secure to the

vehicle.

5. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove

the screws that secure the rear combi-

nation light assembly.

7. Remove the bulb socket from the rear

combination light assembly by turning

it counterclockwise.

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& Backup light

12. Tighten the screws.

13. Put the covers back in place.

2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise

and remove it.

1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the

light cover as shown in the illustration,

and pry the light cover off from the rear

gate trim.

3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and

replace it.

4. Install the bulb socket by turning it

clockwise.

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5. Route the wire as shown in the

illustration.

& Door step light

CAUTION

& Other bulbs

It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.

Have the bulbs replaced by your

SUBARU dealer if necessary.

Replacing the bulb could cause a

short circuit. Have the bulb replaced

by your SUBARU dealer.

& Adjusting headlight aim

& Cargo area light

6. Install the light cover on the rear gate.

& Vanity mirror light

CAUTION

Adjustment screw A

Adjustment screw B

Adjustment direction mark

Replacing the bulb could cause

burns since the bulb may be very

hot. Have the bulb replaced by your

SUBARU dealer.

Cargo area light (models without rear gate

light)

! Before checking the headlight aim-

ing

1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of

the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.

2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.

3. Install a new bulb.

1. Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of

gasoline and the area around the

headlight is not deformed.

2. Park the vehicle on level ground.

3. Sit in the driver’s seat.

4. Put the lens back in place.

4. Bounce the vehicle several times.

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! Headlight aim adjustment

11-24. Replacing key battery

The access key fob/transmitter battery

may be discharged under the following

conditions.

The operation of the keyless access

function is unstable.

The operating distance of the remote

keyless entry system is unstable.

The transmitter does not operate prop-

erly when used within the standard

distance.

2. Turn screw B the same number of turns

and in the same direction as step 1.

Replace the battery with a new one.

& Safety precautions

CAUTION

Adjustment direction mark

1. Turn screw A clockwise or counter-

clockwise to adjust it.

NOTE

If the headlight aim cannot be ad-

justed, contact your SUBARU deal-

er.

Remember the direction of the rotation

and number of rotations.

Do not let dust, oil or water get on

or in the access key fob/transmit-

ter when replacing the battery.

To inspect the headlight aim posi-

tion, consult a SUBARU dealer.

Before replacing the battery, re-

move any static electricity.

Be careful not to touch or damage

the printed circuit board in the

access key fob/transmitter when

replacing the battery.

Be careful not to allow children to

touch the battery and any re-

moved parts; children could

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