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Windshield washer fluid
Check the level of the washer fluid at each fuel stop. If
the level is low, fill the fluid up to the neck of the reser- voir.
Use windshield washer fluid. If windshield washer fluid
is unavailable use clean water.
In areas where water freezes in winter, use an anti-
freeze type windshield washer fluid. SUBARU Wind-
shield Washer Fluid contains 58.5% methyl alcohol
and 41.5% surfactant, by volume. Its freezing temper-
ature varies according to how much it is diluted, as in-
dicated below.
Never use engine coolant as washer fluid be-
cause it could cause paint damage.
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Washer Fluid Concentration Freezing Temperature
30% 10.4 °F (–12 °C)
50% –4 °F (–20 °C)
100% –49 °F (–45 °C)

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A) Good
B) Blown
If any lights, accessories or other electrical controls do
not operate, inspect the corresponding fuse. If a fuse
has blown, replace it.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and
turn off all electrical accessories.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Determine which fuse may be blown. The back side
of each fuse box cover and the “Fuses and circuits”
section in chapter 12 in this manual show the circuit for
each fuse. 1) Fuse puller
4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller.
5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown, replace it with a
spare fuse of the same rating.
6. If the same fuse blows again, this indicates that its
system has a problem. Contact your SUBARU dealer
for repairs.
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Main fuse
Main fuse box
The main fuses are designed to melt during an over-
load to prevent damage to the wiring harness and
electrical equipment. Check the main fuses if any elec-
trical component fails to operate (except the starter
motor) and other fuses are good. A melted main fuse
must be replaced. Use only replacements with the
same specified rating as the melted main fuse. If a
main fuse blows after it is replaced, have the electrical
system checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer.Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing
fog lights or any other electrical equipment in your ve-
hicle. Such accessories may cause the electronic sys-
tem to malfunction if they are incorrectly installed or if
they are not suited for the vehicle.
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Headlight
Halogen headlight bulbs become very hot while
in use. If you touch the bulb surface with bare
hands or greasy gloves, finger prints or grease
on the bulb surface develop into hot spots,
causing the bulb to break. If there are finger
prints or grease on the bulb surface, wipe them
away with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol.
NOTE
If headlight aiming is required, consult your
SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the head-
light aim.
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1) Rubber cover
2) Electrical connector
3) “Top” mark
1. Disconnect the electrical connector, then remove
the rubber cover.
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Front turn signal, side marker light and
parking lights
1) Front turn signal light
2) Parking light
3) Front side marker light
The headlight assembly must be removed before the
parking light and front turn signal light bulbs can be re-
placed. When the headlight assembly has been re-
moved and then reinstalled, it may become necessary
to make a headlight aiming adjustment. It may be dif-
ficult to replace the bulbs. Have your SUBARU dealer
replace the bulbs if necessary.
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7. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
8. Set the bulb socket into the headlight assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
9. Reinstall all the removed parts by following the re-
moval sequence in reverse. Front fog light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have your
SUBARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary. Rear combination lights
1. Remove the upper and lower screws. Then, slide
the rear combination lamp assembly to the rear and remove it from the vehicle.
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a regular screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens.
High mount stop light
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1. Remove the mounting screw covers by prying the
edge with a screwdriver.
2. Remove the mounting screws using a phillips
screwdriver and then remove the high mount stop lightcover.
3. Pull the bulb from the socket. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the cover.
5. Tighten the mounting screws then reinstall the cov- ers.
NOTE
Other bulbs may be difficult to replace. Have your
SUBARU dealer replace these bulbs if necessary.
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Specifications
Vehicle identification
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1) Vehicle identification number
2) Emission control label
3) Vacuum hose connections label
4) Vehicle identification number plate
5) Tire inflation pressure plate
6) Certification plate
7) Bar cord label (USA only)
8) Model number plate