2006 SUBARU FORESTER turn signal

Driving tips
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lights and parking lights each time you
hitch up.TTires
Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle
are properly inflated to the pressure spec-
ified on the tire placard located on the driv-
er’s side center pillar.
Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and
proper inflation pressure should be in ac-
cordance with the trailer manufacturer’s
specifications.„ Trailer towing tips
T Before starting out on a trip
y Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to-
hitch mounting are in good condition. If
any problems are apparent, do not tow the
trailer.
y Check that the vehicle sits horizontally
with the trailer attached. If the vehicle is
tipped sharply up at the front and down at
the rear, check the total trailer weight,
GVW, GAWs and tongue load again, then
confirm that the load and its distribution
are acceptable.
y Check that the tire pressures are cor-
rect.
y Check that the vehicle and trailer are
connected properly. Confirm that – the trailer tongue is connected prop-
erly to the hitch ball.
– the trailer lights connector is connect-
ed properly and trailer’s brake lights illu-
minate when the vehicle’s brake pedal
is pressed, and that the trailer’s turn sig- nal lights flash when the vehicle’s turn
signal lever is operated.
– the safety chains are connected prop-
erly.
– all cargo in the trailer is secured safe-
ty in position.
– the side mirrors provide a good rear-
ward field of view without a significant
blind spot.
y Sufficient time should be taken to learn
the “feel” of the vehicle/trailer combination
before starting out on a trip. In an area free
of traffic, practice turning, stopping and
backing up.
T Driving with a trailer
y You should allow for considerably more
stopping distance when towing a trailer.
Avoid sudden braking because it may re-
sult in skidding or jackknifing and loss of
control.
y Avoid abrupt starts and sudden acceler-
ations. If your vehicle has a manual trans-
mission, always start out in first gear and
release the clutch at moderate engine rev-
olution.
y Avoid uneven steering, sharp turns and
rapid lane changes.
y Slow down before turning. Make a long-
er than normal turning radius because the
trailer wheels will be closer than the vehi-
cle wheels to the inside of the turn. In a
Direct splicing or other improper
connection of trailer lights may
damage your vehicle’s electrical
system and cause a malfunction of
your vehicle’s lighting system.
y
Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h)
when towing a trailer in hilly coun-
try on hot days.yWhen towing a trailer, steering,
stability, stopping distance and
braking performance will be dif-
ferent from normal operation. For
safety’s sake, you should employ
extra caution when towing a trail-
er and you should never speed.
You should also keep the follow-
ing tips in mind:
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In case of emergency
In case of emergency
If you park your vehicle in case of an emergencyThe hazard warning flasher should be
used in day or night to warn other drivers
when you have to park your vehicle under
emergency conditions.
Avoid stopping on the road. It is best to
safely pull off the road if a problem occurs.
The hazard warning flasher can be acti-
vated regardless of the ignition switch po-
sition.
Turn on the hazard warning by pushing
the hazard warning flasher switch. Turn it
off by pushing the switch again.NOTEWhen the hazard warning flasher is on,the turn signals do not work.
Temporary spare tire (if equipped)The temporary spare tire is smaller and
lighter than a conventional tire and is de-
signed for emergency use only. Remove
the temporary spare tire and re-install the
conventional tire as soon as possible be-
cause the spare tire is designed only for
temporary use.
Check the inflation pressure of the tempo-
rary spare tire periodically to keep the tire
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Never tow a trailer when the tempo-
rary spare tire is used. The tempo-
rary spare tire is not designed to
sustain the towing load. Use of the
temporary spare tire when towing
can result in failure of the spare tire
and/or less stability of the vehicle
and may lead to an accident.
Never use any temporary spare tire
other than the original. Using other
sizes may result in severe mechani-
cal damage to the drive train of your
vehicle.
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Maintenance and service
WattageBulb No.
1) High beam headlight 12V-60W9005 (HB3)
2) Low beam headlight Canada-spec. 2.5XT 12V-35W D2R
All except Canada-spec.
2.5XT 12V-55W
H1
3) Front turn signal light 12V-21W (Amber) 1474
4) Map light 12V-8W–
5) Dome light 12V-8W–
6) Side marker light (Front) 12V-5W 168
7) Front fog light 12V-55W9006 (HB4)
8) Parking light 12V-5W168
9) High mount stop light 12V-13W912
10) Cargo area light 12V-5W–
11) Tail/stop light 12V-21/5W7443
12) Backup light 12V-16W921
13) Rear turn signal light 12V-21W (Amber) 1474
14) Tail/stop light 12V-21/5W7443
15) License plate light 12V-5W168
„Headlights (Canada-spec.
2.5XT)Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could re-
sult in a fire.High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbs
are used for the low beams of the
headlights on the Canada-spec.
2.5XT. These HID bulbs use an ex-
tremely high voltage. To avoid the
risk of an electric shock and result-
ing serious injury, you should not at-
tempt to replace them. Neither
should you attempt to replace the
high-beam bulbs, remove/refit the
headlight assemblies, or remove any
headlight-assembly components.
For replacement of the headlight
bulbs (low-beam and high-beam), re-
moval and installation of the head-
light assemblies, and removal of
headlight-assembly components,
contact your SUBARU dealer.
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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
1234
B00390
B00391
B00090B00091
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Specifications
Fuse panel
Fuse rating
Circuit
1
30A
y
Radiator cooling fan (Main)
2
30A
y
Radiator cooling fan (Sub)
3
50A
y
Vehicle Dynamics Control system
(Models with Vehicle Dynamics
Control system only)
30A
y
ABS motor
4
30A
y
Engine sensor (Non-turbo models
only)
5
20A
y
Rear window defogger
6
15A
y
Hazard warning flasher
y
Horn
7
15A
y
Turn signal lights
8
10A
y
Automatic transmission control unit
9
10A
y
Alternator
10
15A
y
Headlight (right side)
11
15A
y
Headlight (left side)
12
20A
y
Lighting switch
13
15A
y
Clock
y
Interior light
14
10A
y
Secondary air combination valve
(Turbo models only)
Fuse panel
Fuse rating
Circuit
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Specifications
12-9
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
14-7
Hitch ................................................................... 8-16, 8-21
Towing ......................................................................... 8-18
Towing tips .................................................................. 8-23
Turn signal indicator lights ................................................ 3-16
Turn signal lever ............................................................... 3-20
U
Under-floor storage compartment ..................................... 6-14
V
Valet mode ....................................................................... 2-15
Vanity mirror ....................................................................... 6-3
Vehicle Capacity weight ........................................................... 8-12
Identification .............................................................. 12-10
Symbols ............................................................................ 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control ................................................ 7-19
Ventilator ............................................................................ 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights ............................................... 3-9
Warning lights
ABS ............................................................................. 3-12
All-Wheel Drive ............................................................ 3-15
Anti-lock Brake system ................................................ 3-12
AT OIL TEMPerature ................................................... 3-12
Brake system ............................................................... 3-14
Charge ......................................................................... 3-12
CHECK ENGINE ......................................................... 3-11
Door open .................................................................... 3-15
Low fuel ....................................................................... 3-15 Oil pressure .................................................................. 3-12
Seatbelt ................................................................. 1-12, 3-9
SRS airbag system ...................................................... 3-10
Vehicle Dynamics Control ............................................ 3-16
Warranties and maintenance ............................................ 8-18
Washing ............................................................................ 10-2
Waxing and polishing ........................................................ 10-3
Wear indicators ............................................................... 11-32
Wheel Alignment ..................................................................... 12-5
Aluminum ................................................................... 11-34
Balance ...................................................................... 11-32
Replacement .............................................................. 11-33
Windows ........................................................................... 2-18
Windshield Washer fluid ............................................................... 11-34
Wiper and washer switches ......................................... 3-23
Wiper deicer ................................................................. 3-25
Windshield wiper blades
Replacement .............................................................. 11-36
Winter driving ...................................................................... 8-7
Wiper and washer ............................................................. 3-22
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