2006 SUBARU FORESTER bulb

Maintenance and service
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1) Tail/stop light
2) Backup light
3) Rear turn signal light
4) Tail/stop light2. Remove the bulb holder from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb from the holder. Install a
new bulb.
4. Set the bulb holder into the rear combi-
nation light assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
5. Reinstall the rear combination light as-
sembly.
„License plate light
0
1. Remove the mounting screws using a
Phillips screwdriver.
2. Remove the cover and lens.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens and cover.
5. Tighten the mounting screws.
„Dome light and map lightDome light
Map light1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
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B00390
B00391
B00090B00091
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the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens.„High mount stop light
0
1. Remove the mounting screw covers by
prying the edge with a flat-head screwdriv-
er.
2. Remove the mounting screws using a
Phillips screwdriver and then remove the
high mount stop light cover.
3. Pull the bulb from the socket. Install a
new bulb.
4. Reinstall the cover.
5. Tighten the mounting screws then rein-
stall the covers.
NOTEOther bulbs may be difficult to replace.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace
these bulbs if necessary.
B00093
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Specifications
Specifications ..................................................... 12-2
Dimensions ............................................................. 12-2
Engine ...................................................................... 12-3
Electrical system .................................................... 12-3
Capacities ................................................................ 12-4
Tires ......................................................................... 12-5
Wheel alignment ..................................................... 12-5
Fuses and circuits .............................................. 12-6
Fuse panel located behind the instrument panel ...................................................................... 12-6
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment .. 12-7
Bulb chart ............................................................ 12-9
Vehicle identification ......................................... 12-10
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Specifications
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Bulb chartDescriptionWattage Bulb type
Headlight
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
Low beam Canada-spec. 2.5XT 12V-35W D2R
All except Canada-
spec. 2.5XT 12V-55W H1
Front fog light 12V-55W 9006 (HB4)
Front turn signal 12V-21W 1474
Parking light 12V-5W 168
Side marker light (Front) 12V-5W 168
Rear combination light Tail/stop light 12V-21/5W 7443
Turn signal 12V-21W (Amber) 1474
Tail/stop light 12V-21/5W 7443
Backup light 12V-16W 921
High mount stop light 12V-13W 912
License plate light 12V-5W 168
Cargo area light 12V-15W –
Front ashtray light 12V-1.4W –
Doom light 12V-8W –
Map light 12V-8W –
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Index
A
ABS .................................................................................. 7-16Warning light ....................................................... 3-12, 7-17
Accessory power outlets .................................................... 6-8
Active head restraint ........................................................... 1-6
Air cleaner element ........................................................ 11-15
Air filtration system ........................................................... 4-12
Alarm system .................................................................... 2-12
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles) ..................... 3-15
Aluminum wheel ............................................................. 11-34
Aluminum wheel cleaning ................................................. 10-3
Antenna system ................................................................. 5-2
Anti-lock brake system warning light (ABS) ............ 3-12, 7-16
Arming the system ............................................................ 2-13
Armrest ........................................................................ 1-9, 6-4
Ashtray .................................................................... 6-11, 10-5
Audio set ............................................................................ 5-3
Auto-dimming mirror/compass ......................................... 3-27
Automatic climate control system ....................................... 4-8
Automatic transmission .................................................... 7-10
Capacities .................................................................... 12-4
Fluid ........................................................................... 11-19
Selector lever ............................................................... 7-11
Shift lock release ......................................................... 7-14
Temperature warning (AT OIL TEMP) ......................... 3-12
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ........... 1-11
B
Battery ............................................................................ 11-39 Jump starting ................................................................. 9-7
Replacing (remote keyless entry) .................................. 2-8 Brake
Booster ...................................................................... 11-26
Fluid ........................................................................... 11-24
Pad and lining ............................................................ 11-28
Parking ....................................................................... 11-29
Pedal ..................................................................\
........ 11-26
System ......................................................................... 7-15
Warning light ................................................................ 3-14
Brake pedal .................................................................... 11-26 Free play .................................................................... 11-26
Reserve distance ....................................................... 11-27
Braking ............................................................................. 7-15
Braking tips ....................................................................... 7-15
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ..................... 11-28
Bulb Chart ............................................................................ 12-9
Replacing ................................................................... 11-43
C
Capacities .............................................................\
............ 12-4
Cargo area cover (if equipped) ......................................... 6-12
Cargo area light .................................................................. 6-2
Cargo tie-down hooks ....................................................... 6-14
Center console ................................................................... 6-4
Charge warning light ......................................................... 3-12
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ................................................................ 3-11
Child restraint systems ..................................................... 1-24 Installation with seatbelt ............................................... 1-27
Top tether anchorages ................................................. 1-34
Child safety ............................................................................ 5
Child safety locks .............................................................. 2-17
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Index
Battery (remote keyless entry) ....................................... 2-8
Bulbs ......................................................................... 11-43
Transmitters ................................................................... 2-9
Rocking the vehicle .......................................................... 8-11
Roof rail and crossbar ...................................................... 8-13
S
Safety Precautions when driving .................................................. 4
Symbol .............................................................................. 2
Warnings ........................................................................... 2
Seat height adjustment (drivers seat) ................................. 1-4
Seatbelt .................................................................................. 4 Extender ...................................................................\
... 1-19
Maintenance ................................................................ 1-19
Pretensioners ..........................................................\
.... 1-20
Safety tips .................................................................... 1-10
Warning light and chime ....................................... 1-12, 3-9
Seatbelts .......................................................................... 1-10
Seats Fabric .......................................................................... 10-4
Heater ............................................................................ 1-6
Selector lever (AT vehicles) ............................................. 7-11
Self-leveling rear suspension ........................................... 7-29
Shift lock release .............................................................. 7-14
Shift position indicator ...................................................... 3-16
Shopping bag hook .......................................................... 6-13
Snow tires ........................................................................ 8-10
Snowy and icy roads .......................................................... 8-9
Spark plugs .................................................................... 11-17
Specifications ................................................................... 12-2
Speedometer ............................................................\
.......... 3-6 SRS
Airbag system warning light ......................................... 3-10
Frontal airbag ............................................................... 1-41
Side airbag ................................................................... 1-53
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-36
Steering wheel Power ........................................................................... 7-15
Tilt wheel ...................................................................... 3-29
Storage compartments ....................................................... 6-4
Sun visors ........................................................................... 6-3
Supplemental Restraint System airbag ............................ 1-36
Synthetic leather upholstery ............................................. 10-5
T
Tachometer ........................................................................ 3-7
Temperature gauge ............................................................ 3-8
Temperature warning (AT OIL TEMP) .............................. 3-12
Tie-down hooks ................................................................ 9-11
Tilt steering wheel ............................................................. 3-29
Tire Chains .......................................................................... 8-10
Inspection .................................................................. 11-30
Pressures and wear ................................................... 11-30
Replacement .............................................................. 11-33
Rotation ..................................................................... 11-32
Types ......................................................................... 11-29
Top tether anchorages ..................................................... 1-34
Towing .............................................................................. 9-10 All wheels on the ground ............................................. 9-12
Flat-bed truck ............................................................... 9-12
Trailer Connecting .............................................................\
...... 8-16
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