2006 SUBARU IMPREZA headlight bulb

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Illustrated index
Exterior
1 2 34 5
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1) Engine hood (page 11-4)
2) Headlight switch (page 3-22)
3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-44)
4) Wiper switch (page 3-27)
5) Moonroof (page 2-24)
6) Door locks (page 2-4)
7) Tire pressure (page 11-30)
8) Flat tires (page 9-4)
9) Tire chains (page 8-11)
10) Front fog light button (page 3-26)
11) Tie-down hooks (page 9-11)
12) Towing hooks (page 9-11)

3-20 Instruments and controls
Selector lever position indi-
cator (AT vehicles)
This indicator shows the position of the
selector lever.
Turn signal indicator
lights
These lights show the operation of the
turn signal or lane change signal.
If the indicator lights do not blink or blink
rapidly, the turn signal bulb may be
burned out. Replace the bulb as soon as
possible. Refer to the “Replacing bulbs ”
section in chapter 11.
High beam indicator
light
This light shows that the headlights are in
the high beam mode.
This indicator light also comes on when
the headlight flasher is operated.
Cruise control indica-
tor light
The cruise control indicator light comes on
when the ignition switch is turned to the“ ON ” position and goes out after approxi-
mately three seconds.
This light comes on when the “CRUISE ”
main switch is pressed.
If you move the cruise control lever or
press the main switch button while turning
the ignition switch “ON ”, the cruise control
function is deactivated and the “CRUISE ”
indicator light flashes. To reactivate the
cruise control function, turn the ignition
switch back to the “ACC ” or “LOCK ” posi-
tion, and then turn it again to the “ON ” po-
sition.
Cruise control set indi-
cator light
The cruise control set indicator light
comes on when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON ” position and goes out after approximately three seconds.
This light comes on when vehicle speed
has been set.
Driver
’s control center
differential auto indica-
tor light (WRX-STI)
This light functions while the ignition
switch is ON. When on, it indicates that
the driver ’s control center differential is set
to AUTO mode. It goes off when the driv-
er ’s control center differential ’s manual
mode switch is pressed. For details, refer
to Chapter 7, “Driver ’s Control Center Dif-
ferential (DCCD) (WRX-STI) ”.
300622

Maintenance and service
Tires and wheels ................................................ 11-30
Types of tires .................................... ...................... 11-30
Tire inspection ................................... ..................... 11-30
Tire pressures and wear ........................... ............. 11-30
Wheel balance ..................................... ................... 11-32
Wear indicators ................................... .................... 11-33
Tire rotation ..................................... ........................ 11-33
Tire replacement .................................. ................... 11-33
Wheel replacement ................................. ................ 11-34
Aluminum wheels ................................... ............ 11-35
Intercooler water spray (WRX-STI) ................. .. 11-35
Windshield washer fluid ........................... ......... 11-36
Replacement of wiper blades ....................... ..... 11-37
Windshield wiper blades assembly .................. .... 11-37
Windshield wiper blade rubber ..................... ........ 11-38
Rear window wiper blade assembly .................. ... 11-38
Rear window wiper blade rubber .................... ...... 11-39
Battery ........................................... ...................... 11-40
Fuses ............................................. ...................... 11-41
Main fuse ......................................... .................... 11-43
Installation of accessories ....................... ......... 11-43
Replacing bulbs ................................... ............... 11-44
Headlights (WRX-STI) .............................. ............... 11-45
Headlights (Except WRX-STI) ....................... ......... 11-46
Front turn signal light bulbs ..................... ............. 11-48
Parking light ..................................... ....................... 11-48
Front fog light ................................... ...................... 11-48
Rear combination lights ........................... .............. 11-48
License plate light ............................... ................... 11-50
Dome light, map light and cargo area light ........ .. 11-50Trunk light .......................................
........................ 11-51
High mount stop light ............................. ............... 11-51

Maintenance and service 11-45
– CONTINUED –
Wattage Bulb No.
1) Parking light 12V-5W 168
2) Front turn signal light 12V-21W –
3) Front side marker light 12V-5W –
4) Spot light 12V-8W –
5) Room light 12V-8W –
6) High beam head light 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
7) Front fog light 12V-55W H3
8) Low beam head light WRX-STI 12V-35W D2S
Except WRX-STI 12V-55W H7
9) Trunk room light 12V-5W –
10) High mount stop light
Sedan
(in compartment) 12V-21W –
(in rear spoiler) 12V-1.2W –
Wagon 12V-13W 912
11) Brake/tail light 12V-21/5W 7443
12) Tail light 12V-21/5W 7443
13) Rear turn signal light 12V-21W (Amber) –
14) Backup light 12V-21W 7440
15) License plate light 12V-5W 168
16) Cargo area light 12V-5W –
Headlights (WRX-STI)
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 WRX-STI.
These HID bulbs use an extremely
high voltage. To avoid the risk of an
electric shock and resulting serious
injury, you should not attempt to re-
place them. Neither should you at-
tempt to replace the high-beam
bulbs, remove/refit the headlight as-
semblies, or remove any headlight-
assembly components. For replace-
ment of the headlight bulbs (low-
beam and high-beam), removal and
installation of the headlight assem-
blies, and removal of headlight-as-
sembly components, contact your
SUBARU dealer.

11-46 Maintenance and service
Headlights (Except WRX-STI)
Before replacing the left-hand (battery-
side) high-beam light bulb, remove the
screw that retains the windshield washer
nozzle and tip the windshield washer noz-
zle sideways.
Non-turbo models
Turbo models
Before replacing the right-hand low- or
high-beam light bulb, remove the bolts and remove the air intake duct.
NOTE
If headlight aiming is required, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer for proper
adjustment of the headlight aim.
It may be difficult to replace the
bulbs. Have your SUBARU dealer re-
place the bulbs if necessary.
B00393
B00525
B00478
Halogen headlight bulbs become
very hot while in use. If you touch
the bulb surface with bare hands or
greasy gloves, finger prints or
grease on the bulb surface will de-
velop into hot spots and cause the
bulb to break. If there are finger
prints or grease on the bulb surface,
wipe them away with a soft cloth
moistened with alcohol.

Maintenance and service 11-47
– CONTINUED –
Right-hand low beam light bulbs
1. Remove the bulb cover, by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector. 3. Remove the retainer spring.
4. Replace the bulb with a new one.
5. Set the retainer spring securely.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Install the bulb cover.
Left-hand low beam light bulb
High beam light bulbs
1. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.
2. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
B00455
B00456
Replacement of the left-hand low
beam light bulb requires removal of
the battery and is thus dangerous. It
must be performed by a SUBARU
dealer.
B00457
700093
B00458

11-48 Maintenance and service
3. Replace the bulb with new one.
4. Reconnect the electrical connector. At
this time, use care not to touch the bulb
surface.
5. To install the bulb to the headlight as-
sembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
Front turn signal light bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary.
Parking light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary.
Front fog light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary.
Rear combination lights
Sedan
1. Remove the clip from the rear trunk
trim with a screwdriver.
1) Tail light
2) Brake/tail light
3) Rear turn signal light
4) Backup light
2. Open the rear portion of the side trunk
trim panel.
3. Remove the bulb socket from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
5. Set the bulb socket into the rear combi-
nation light assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
6. Secure the rear trunk trim panel with
the clips.
B00185
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3
4
B00460

Specifications 12-9
Bulb chart
Description Wattage Bulb type
Headlight
WRX-STI versionLow beam 12V-35W D2S
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
Except WRX-STI ver-
sion Low beam 12V-55W H7
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
Front fog light 12V-55W H3
Front turn signal light 12V-21W –
Parking light 12V-5W 168
Front side marker light 12V-5W –
Rear combination light
Brake/tail light 12V-21/5W 7443
Turn signal light 12V-21W (Amber) –
Backup light 12V-21W 7440
High mount stop light Sedan (in compartment) 12V-21W –
Sedan (in rear spoiler) 12V-1.2W –
Wagon 12V-13W 912
License plate light 12V-5W 168
Trunk room light 12V-5W –
Cargo area light 12V-5W –
Front ashtray light 12V-1.4W –
Dome light 12V-8W –
Map light 12V-8W –