2005 SUBARU OUTBACK maintenance

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Maintenance and service
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it
with a new one.
4. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise. Install
the light cover on the rear gate. !
License plate light
! Sedan
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have your SUB-
ARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary.
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Maintenance and service
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!Station wagon0
1. Remove the mounting screws using a Phillips
screwdriver.
2. Remove the lens. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens and cover.
5. Tighten the mounting screws.
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Maintenance and service
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Dome light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with
a flat-head screwdriver. 2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are
aligned vertically. Pull the bulb straight downward to
remove it. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens.
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Maintenance and service
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!Map light0
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with
a flat-head screwdriver. 2. Turn the bulb until the flat surfaces at its ends are
aligned vertically. Pull the bulb straight downward to remove it.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
PASSENGER
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Maintenance and service
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Door step light
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with
a flat-head screwdriver. 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens.
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Maintenance and service
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!Cargo area light
1. Remove the cargo area light assembly by prying
the edge of the light with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Remove the lens from the cargo area light assem-
bly. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens.
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Maintenance and service
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Trunk light
1. Remove the cover by pulling it out.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the cover. ! High mount stop light
! Sedan
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have your SUB-
ARU dealer replace the bulbs if necessary.
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Consumer information and Reporting safety defectsTire information ............................................. 13-2Tire labeling ....................................................... 13-2
Recommended tire inflation pressure ............ 13-6
Glossary of tire terminology ............................ 13-8
Tire care – maintenance and safety practices ......................................................... 13-9
Vehicle load limit – how to determine ............. 13-10
Determining compatibility of tire and vehicle
load capacities ............................................... 13-14
Adverse safety consequences of overloading
on handling and stopping and on tires ........ 13-15
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ..... 13-15
Uniform tire quality grading standards ....... 13-16 Treadwear .......................................................... 13-16
Traction AA, A, B, C .......................................... 13-16
Temperature A, B, C ......................................... 13-17
Reporting safety defects (USA) ................... 13-18