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VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) OFF indicator light (if equipped)
This indicator light comes on when the ignition switch is turned ON
and goes out about 6 seconds after the engine has started. It comes on when the VDC system is deactivated (by operating “VDC
OFF” switch or in the standby state).
NOTE The light may stay on for a while after the engine has been
started, especially in cold weather. This does not indicate the exis- tence of a problem. The light should go out as soon as the enginehas warmed up. The “VDC OFF ” indicator light comes on when the engine has de-
veloped a problem and the CHECK ENGINE warning light is on.
The VDC system is probably faulty under any of the following conditions. Have your vehicle checked at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. The VDC OFF indicator light does not come on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position.
The light does not go out even after several minutes have passed (the
engine has warmed up) after the engine has been started. Security system status indicator light (if equipped)
This light is found at the bottom center of the combination meter panel. On vehicles equipped with a security system, it blinks to show the driver
the operational status of the security system. For detailed information, re-fer to the “Security system ” in Chapter 2.
Shift position indicator (for AT vehicles)
This indicator shows the position of the shift lever. Turn signal indicator lights
These lights show the operation of the turn signal or lane change signal.
If the indicator lights do not blink or blink rapidly, the turn signal bulb
may be burned out. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Refer to the

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Fuses 11-52
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Main fuse 11-54
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Installation of accessories 11-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing bulbs 11-55
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Headlight 11-57
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Front fog light (if equipped) 11-59
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Front turn signal light, parking light and marker light 11-59 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear combination lights 11-61
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License plate light 11-64
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Spot light, dome light, luggage compartment light
and door step light 11-65
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Trunk light 11-66
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High mount stop light 11-67
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Replacing bulbs
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Wattage Bulb No.
1 Headlight
GT and OUTBACK modelsLow beam 12V –55W H1
High beam 12V –60W 9005 (HB3)
Except GT and OUTBACK models 12V –65/55W 9007 (HB5)
2 Front turn signal 12V –27W 1156NA (Amber)
3 Spot light 12V –8W —
4 Dome light 12V –8W —
5 Door step light 12V –3.4W —
6 Front turn signal light/
parking and front side marker light 12V –27/8W 1157NA (Amber)
7 Front fog light
Except OUTBACK 12V –55W H3
OUTBACK 12V– 51W 9006 (HB4)

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Wattage Bulb No.
8 Backup light
Sedan 12V–27W 3156K
Station wagon 12V –27W 1156
9 Luggage area light 12V –13W 912
Q High mount stop light
Sedan 12V–16W 921
Station wagon 12V –13W 912
W Rear turn signal light
Sedan 12V–21W —
Station wagon 12V –21W 7440
E Brake/tail light
Sedan 12V–27/8W 3157K
Station wagon 12V –27/8W 1157
R Licence plate light
Sedan 12V–5W 168
Station wagon 12V –3.8W or 5W 194 or 168
T Trunk room light 12V –5W W5W
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5. To install the bulb to the headlight assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
6. Install the headlight bulb cover. Except GT and OUTBACK models
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1. Disconnect the electrical connector while pressing the lock release tab.
2. Remove the bulb holder from the headlight assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb holder in the headlight assembly by turning it clock-wise until it locks.
6. Remove the electrical connector.
Front fog light (if equipped)
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have your SUBARU dealer
replace the bulbs if necessary. Front turn signal light, parking light and side marker light
The headlight assembly must be removed before the front turn signal
light and parking light bulbs can be replaced. When the headlight as-
sembly has been removed and then reinstalled, it may become neces-
sary to make a headlight aiming adjustment. After a bulb has been re-
placed, it is recommended that the headlight aiming adjustment be

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Rear combination lights Sedan
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1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Open the rear combination light cover. For covers on the trunk lid:
Unlatch the cover by pushing the knob and open the cover.For covers on the trunk wall:
Unlatch the cover by moving the knob upward and open the cover.
3. Remove the bulb socket from the light assembly by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket.Rear turn signal light: Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing
it and turning it counterclockwise.Others: Pull the bulb out of the socket.

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5. Install a new bulb in the socket.
6. Set the bulb socket into the rear combination light assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
7. Close the cover and latch the clock. Station wagon
n Brake/tail and rear turn signal light bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. It is recommended that you
have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer.
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1. Remove the light bulb replacement service hole covers at two
places by prying the edge of the cover with a regular screwdriver.
2. Remove the upper and lower nuts. Then, slide the rear combina-
tion lamp assembly to the rear and remove it from the vehicle.
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3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the upper and lower screws
that secure the side cover of the rear combination light assembly.
4. Remove the bulb socket from the rear combination light assembly
by turning it counterclockwise.
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5. Remove the bulb from the socket.
Turn signal light: Pull the bulb out of the socket.
Brake/tail light: Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and
turning it counterclockwise.
6. Install a new bulb in the socket.
7. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
8. Using a Phillips screwdriver, install the side cover to the rear com-
bination light assembly.
9. Fit the rear combination light assembly into the vehicle body and
tighten the nuts from the interior of the vehicle.
10. Reinstall the light bulb replacement service hole covers.