2004 SUBARU OUTBACK fog light

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Appearance care
„
Cleaning aluminum wheels
y Promptly wipe the aluminum wheels clean of any
kind of grime or agent. If dirt is left on too long, it may
be difficult to clean off.y Do not use soap containing grit to clean the wheels.
Be sure to use a neutral cleaning agent, and later rinse
thoroughly with water. Do not clean the wheels with a
stiff brush or expose them to a high-speed washing
device. y Clean the vehicle (including the aluminum wheels)
with water as soon as possible when it has been
splashed with sea water, exposed to sea breezes, or
driven on roads treated with salt or other agents. „
Cleaning fog light lens (for OUTBACK)
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Stop the engine and turn off the fog lights.
1) Counter-clockwise
2) Light lens horizontal center line
3. Check that the fog lights are not hot. Then, grasp
the protector and turn it approximately 10 ° counter-
clockwise.
4. Pull the protector off the fog light.
5. Wash the lens with water.
6. Apply the protector to the lens at an angle of ap-
proximately 10 ° from the fog light’s horizontal center
line. Then, turn the protector clockwise until it stops.
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Appearance care
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Finally, check that the protector’s horizontal bars are
parallel with the fog light’s horizontal center line.Corrosion protection
Your SUBARU has been designed and built to resist
corrosion. Special materials and protective finishes
have been used on most parts of the vehicle to help
maintain fine appearance, strength, and reliable oper-
ation. „Most common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion are:
1. The accumulation of moisture retaining dirt and de-
bris in body panel sections, cavities, and other areas.
2. Damage to paint and other protective coatings
caused by gravel and stone chips or minor accidents.
Corrosion is accelerated on the vehicle when:
1. It is exposed to road salt or dust control chemicals,
or used in coastal areas where there is more salt in the
air, or in areas where there is considerable industrial
pollution.
2. It is driven in areas of high humidity, especially
when temperatures range just above freezing.
3. Dampness in certain parts of the vehicle remains
for a long time, even though other parts of the vehicle
may be dry.
4. High temperatures will cause corrosion to parts of
the vehicle which cannot dry quickly due to lack of

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Maintenance and service
Parking brake stroke .................................... 11-43
Tires and wheels .......................................... 11-43Types of tires .................................................... 11-43
Tire inspection .................................................. 11-44
Tire pressures and wear .................................. 11-44
Wheel balance ................................................... 11-47
Wear indicators ................................................. 11-47
Tire rotation ....................................................... 11-48
Tire replacement ............................................... 11-48
Wheel replacement ........................................... 11-49
Wheel covers .................................................... 11-50
Aluminum wheels (if equipped) .................. 11-51
Windshield washer fluid .............................. 11-51
Replacement of wiper blades ...................... 11-52 Replacement wiper blade assembly ............... 11-53
Replacement wiper blade rubber .................... 11-53
Battery ........................................................... 11-58
Fuses ............................................................. 11-59
Main fuse ....................................................... 11-61
Installation of accessories .......................... 11-62
Replacing bulbs ............................................ 11-63 Headlight ........................................................... 11-65
Front fog light (if equipped) ............................. 11-69
Front turn signal light, parking light and side marker light .................................................... 11-69
Rear combination lights ................................... 11-71
License plate light ............................................ 11-76
Map light, dome light, luggage compartment light and door step light ................................ 11-76
Trunk light ......................................................... 11-79
High mount stop light ...................................... 11-79

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2Maintenance and service
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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2Maintenance and service
Wattage Bulb No.
1) Headlight GT and OUTBACK
modelsLow beam 12V-55W H1
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
Except GT and OUT-
BACK models 12V-65/
55W9007(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/park- ing and front side marker
light 12V-27/8W 1157NA
(Amber)
7) Front fog light Except OUTBACK 12V-55W H3
OUTBACK 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
8) Backup light
Sedan 12V-27W 3156K
Station wagon 12V-27W 1156
9) Luggage area light 12V-13W 912 10) High mount stop light
Sedan 12V-16W 921
Station wagon 12V-13W 912
11) Rear turn signal light Sedan 12V-21W –
Station wagon 12V-21W 7440
12) Brake/tail light Sedan 12V-27/8W 3157K
Station wagon 12V-27/8W 1157
13) License plate light
Sedan 12V-5W 168
Station wagon 12V-3.8W or 5W194 or 168
14) Trunk room light 12V-5W W5W Wattage Bulb No.

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2Maintenance and service
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2. Remove the bulb holder from the headlight assem-
bly 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 clockwise 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 re-
placed. When the headlight assembly has been re-
moved and then reinstalled, it may become necessary
to make a headlight aiming adjustment. After a bulb
has been replaced, it is recommended that the head-
light aiming adjustment be made at a SUBARU dealer.
1. Remove the headlight assembly mounting screws
located at the top of and the front of the headlight as-
sembly using a phillips screwdriver or an open-end
wrench.
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Specifications
Fuses and circuits „
Fuse panel located behind the coin tray
T 2.5 liter models
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Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
115Ay
Heater fan
215AyHeater fan
315AyPower door lock
y Keyless entry
420AyMirror heater
y Cigarette lighter
y Remote controlled rear
view mirrors
510AyTail light
y Parking light
615AySRS airbag
715AyFront fog light
830AyABS solenoid
915AyRadio
y Clock
1015AyTrailer
1115AyEngine ignition system
y SRS airbag

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Specifications
215Ay
Heater fan
315AyPower door lock
y Keyless entry
420AyCigarette lighter
y Remote controlled rear
view mirrors
y Mirror heater
510AyTail light
y Parking light
615AySRS airbag
715AyFront fog light
830AyABS (VDC) solenoid
915AyRadio
y Clock
1015AyTrailer
1115AyEngine ignition system
y SRS airbag
1210AyIllumination brightness control
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
1315AyFuel pump
1410AyRear window wiper and
washer
1530AyWindshield wiper and
washer
1620AyBrake light
1715AyAir conditioner
1815AyBackup light
y Cruise control
y ABS (VDC) control
1920AyWiper deicer
2020AyMcIntosh audio amp (if
equipped)
2120AyAccessory power sock- et
y Seat heater
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit