2005 SUBARU FORESTER lights

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In case of emergency
Do not jump start unless cables in suitable con-
dition are available.y
A running engine can be dangerous. Keep
your fingers, hands, clothing, hair and tools
away from the cooling fan, belts and any other
moving engine parts. Removing rings, watches
and ties is advisable.
When your vehicle does not start due to a run down
(discharged) battery, the vehicle may be jump started
by connecting your battery to another battery (called
the booster battery) with jumper cables.
Jump starting is dangerous if it done incorrectly. If you
are unsure about the proper procedure for jump start-
ing, consult a competent mechanic. „ How to jump start
1. Make sure the booster battery is 12 volts and the
negative terminal is grounded.
2. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, do not let
the two vehicles touch.
3. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories.
4. Connect the jumper cables exactly in the sequence
illustrated.

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Maintenance and service
Tires and wheels .......................................... 11-43Types of tires .................................................... 11-43
Tire inspection .................................................. 11-43
Tire pressures and wear .................................. 11-44
Wheel balance ................................................... 11-46
Wear indicators ................................................. 11-47
Tire rotation ....................................................... 11-48
Tire replacement ............................................... 11-48
Wheel replacement ........................................... 11-49
Aluminum wheels (if equipped) .................. 11-50
Windshield washer fluid .............................. 11-50
Replacement of wiper blades ...................... 11-51 Windshield wiper blades .................................. 11-52
Rear window wiper blade ................................. 11-54
Battery ........................................................... 11-58
Fuses ............................................................. 11-60
Main fuse ....................................................... 11-62
Installation of accessories .......................... 11-63
Replacing bulbs ............................................ 11-63 Headlight ........................................................... 11-64
Front turn signal, side marker light and parking lights ................................................. 11-66
Front fog light ................................................... 11-70
Rear combination lights ................................... 11-70
License plate light ............................................ 11-72
Dome light, map light and cargo area light .... 11-72
High mount stop light ...................................... 11-74

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Maintenance and service
– CONTINUED –
A) Fuse puller
B) Spare fuse
The fuse puller and spare fuses are stored in the main
fuse box cover in the engine compartment. 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.
A
B
HSB066BC
AB
HSB067BB

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Maintenance and service
– CONTINUED –
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.Replacing bulbs
4
3
21
567 89
10 11 1213
14
HSB069BB

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Maintenance and service
3. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly.
4. Install the new bulb, then set the retainer spring se-
curely.
5. Install the rubber cover with the top mark facing up,
then reconnect the electrical connector.
„
Front turn signal, side marker light and
parking lights
A) Front turn signal light
B) Parking light
C) 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.
HSB072BA
A
C B
HSB073BC

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Maintenance and service
6. Remove the bulb socket from the headlight assem-
bly by turning it counterclockwise.
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
HSB073CAHSB080BA

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Specifications
„
Fuse panel located in the engine com-
partment
A) FWD socket (AT models without Vehicle Dynamics Control system)
B) Main fuse
A
12 4
3 B
5
6 7
89
10 11 12
13
USC003BB
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
130Ay
Radiator cooling fan
(Main)
230AyRadiator cooling fan
(Sub)
350AyVehicle Dynamics
Control system (Mod-
els with Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system
only)
30AyEngine sensor (Non-
turbo models only)
430AyABS motor
520AyRear window defogger
615AyHazard warning flasher
y Horn
715AyTurn signal lights
810AyAutomatic transmis- sion control unit
910AyAlternator

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Index
Starting ........................................................... 7-9
Stopping ....................................................... 7-12
Exterior care ...................................................... 10-2 F
Flat tires .............................................................. 9-3
Floor mat ........................................................... 6-15Fluid level Automatic transmission .............................. 11-29
Brake .......................................................... 11-36
Clutch (MT vehicles) ................................... 11-37
Power steering ............................................ 11-34
Fog light button ................................................. 3-27
Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) ............ 11-31
Front seatbelt pretensioners .............................. 1-31
Front seats .......................................................... 1-2 Fore and aft adjustment ........................... 1-3, 1-5
Reclining .................................................. 1-4, 1-7
Fuel ..................................................................... 7-2 Economy hints ................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ............................................. 7-4
Gauge ............................................................. 3-9
Requirements ................................................. 7-2
Fuses .............................................................. 11-60
Fuses and circuits ............................................. 12-6 G
GAWR ............................................................... 8-16
Glove box ............................................................ 6-5
Gross Axle Weight Rating ................................. 8-16
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ............................ 8-16
GVWR ............................................................... 8-16 H
Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-7
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-24
Headlights ......................................................... 3-23
Headrest adjustment ......................................... 1-12
Heater operation ................................................. 4-6
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-21
Hill holder ............................................... 7-36, 11-40
Horn .................................................................. 3-40 I
Ignition switch ...................................................... 3-3
Illuminated entry ................................................ 2-11
Illumination brightness control ........................... 3-26
Immobilizer indicator light .................................... 2-5
Indicator light ..................................................... 3-12
Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-35
Interior lights ........................................................ 6-2