
!High beam light bulbs
Right-hand side
1. Use a screwdriver to undo the clips on
the air intake duct, then remove the air
intake duct. (right-hand side)
Left-hand side 2. Use a screwdriver to remove the
secured clip of the washer tank. To make
it easy to access the bulb, move the
washer tank to the horizontal direction.
(left-hand side)
3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.
4. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
5. Replace the bulb with new one.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector. At
this time, use care not to touch the bulbsurface.
7. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
8. Install the air intake duct with clip.
(right-hand side)
9. Set the washer tank to the original
place and secure it by clip. (left-hand side) &
Parking light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary. & Front turn signal light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary. & Front fog light (if equipped)
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have your SUBARU dealer replace the
bulbs if necessary. Maintenance and service
11-53
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11-54Maintenance and service
& Rear combination lights
! Sedan
1. Push the knobs of the cover to open
the cover.
1) Rear turn signal light
2) Backup light
3) Brake/tail and rear side marker light
2. Remove the bulb holder from the rear
combination light assembly by turning itcounterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and
replace it with a new one.
4. Set the bulb holder into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
5. Securely lock the cover against the
trunk trim by using the screwdriver to turn
the top knob clockwise. !
Station wagon
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the upper and lower screws.
2. Wrap tape around a flat-head screw-
driver, then insert the screwdriver into the
gap A between the side cover and rear

combination lamp and use it as a lever to
undo the clip. Undo clips C and D in the
same way, then remove the side cover.
3. Remove the upper and lower screws.
Then, slide the rear combination lamp
assembly to the rear and remove it from
the vehicle.
1) Brake/tail light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Rear side marker light
4. Remove the bulb holder from the rear
combination light assembly by turning itcounterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and
replace it with a new one.
6. Set the bulb holder into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
7. Close the cover and latch the lock.
8. Reinstall the rear combination light
assembly and its side cover. &
Backup light (Station wagon)
1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove
the light cover from the top of the left-hand
rear gate trim.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise Maintenance and service
11-55
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12-6Specifications
Fuses and circuits &Fuse panel located in the passenger compartmentFuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 20A .Cargo fan
. Trailer hitch connector
2 Empty
3 15A .Door locking
4 15A .Front wiper deicer relay
. Moonroof
5 15A .Combination meter
6 7.5A .Remote control rear
view mirrors
. Seat heater relay
. Vanity mirror light
7 15A .Combination meter
. Integrated unit
8 20A .Stop light
9 20A .Mirror heater
. Front wiper deicer
10 7.5A .Power supply (Battery)
11 7.5A .Turn signal unit
. Clock
12 15A .Automatic transmission
unit
. SRS airbag system
(Sub)
. Engine control unit
. Integrated unit

Bulb chartDescription Wattage Bulb No. Headlight Low beam 12V-55W H7
High beam 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
Front fog light Except OUTBACK 12V-55W H3
OUTBACK 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
Front turn signal/parking and
front side marker 12V-27/8W 3157A
Rear combination light Rear turn signal light (Se- dan) 12V-21W (W21W)
Brake/tail and rear side
marker (Sedan) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
Brake/tail (Station wagon) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
Rear side marker (Station wagon) 12V-5W 168
Rear turn signal light (Stationwagon) 12V-21W (W21W)
Backup light 12V-16W 921
High mount stop light (Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
License plate light 12V-5W 168 Specifications
12-9
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14-4Index
Driving All-Wheel Drive vehicle ........................................... 3-30
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking ..................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................ 6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Pets .......................................................................... 7
Snowy and icy roads ................................................ 8-9
Tips....................................... 7-16, 7-18, 7-23, 7-29, 8-5
Tired or sleepy. ........................................................... 7
E
ECO gauge ................................................................. 3-8
Electrical system ........................................................ 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........................................................... 3-29, 7-36
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-14
Engine Compartment overview ........................................... 11-6
Coolant ................................................................ 11-14
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ............................ 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-4
Oil........................................................................ 11-9Overheating .......................................................... 9-12
Starting ................................................................... 7-9
Stopping ............................................................... 7-11
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-4
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-12 Fluid level
Automatic transmission ......................................... 11-22
Brake .................................................................. 11-29
Clutch ................................................................. 11-30
Power steering ..................................................... 11-28
Fog light switch .......................................................... 3-42
Front
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-24
Fog light .............................................................. 11-53
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-24
Seats ..................................................................... 1-2
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-53
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-3
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-5
Gauge ............................................................ 3-6, 3-20
Requirements ......................................................... 7-3
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-47
Fuses and circuits ...................................................... 12-6
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ............................... 8-15
Gear position indicator ................................................ 3-32
Glove box ................................................................... 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ... ........................ 8-15
H
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front ...................................................................... 1-7
Rear ..................................................................... 1-10

HeadlightFlasher ................................................................. 3-40
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-33
Headlights ........................................................ 3-39, 11-51
Heater operation .......................................................... 4-5
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-33
High mount stop light ................................................. 11-59
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-39
Horn ......................................................................... 3-52
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-14
I
Ignition switch .............................................................. 3-3
Light ....................................................................... 3-5
Illuminated entry .......................................................... 2-9
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-41
Immobilizer system. ...................................................... 2-3
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-31
Indicator light
Cruise control ........................................................ 3-33
Cruise control set ................................................... 3-33
Front fog ............................................................... 3-33
Headlight .............................................................. 3-33
High beam ............................................................ 3-33
Select lever/Gear position ....................................... 3-33
Selector lever position ............................................ 3-32
Shift-up ................................................................. 3-32
SPORT mode (AT vehicles) .................................... 3-32
S# PREP ................................................................ 3-7
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-33
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ................................ 3-31 Vehicle Dynamics Control operation
.......................... 3-30
Indicator lights
Vehicle Dynamics Control ................................ 7-39, 7-40
Information display ...................................................... 3-34
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-48
Interior light ................................................................. 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle .................................... 2-23
JJack. ......................................................................... 9-18
Jack handle ............................................................... 9-18
Jump starting ............................................................. 9-10
KKey Keyless entry system ............................................... 2-8
Number .................................................................. 2-2
Reminder chime ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement. .......................................................... 2-4
Keys .......................................................................... 2-2
L
Leather seat materials ................................................. 10-5
Light
Cargo area ............................................................. 6-2
Control switch ........................................................ 3-39
Dome ..................................................................... 6-2
Map ....................................................................... 6-2
Light control switch ..................................................... 3-39
Limited slip differential (LSD). ....................................... 7-33
Loading your vehicle ................................................... 8-13 Index
14-5

R RearCombination lights ................................................. 11-54
Differential gear oil ................................................ 11-25
Gate ............................................................. 2-25, 9-17
Seats ..................................................................... 1-9
Viscous limited slip differential ................................. 7-33
Rear seat Folding down ........................................................... 1-9
Rear window Defogger button ..................................................... 3-47
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-45
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-44
Recommended Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 11-23
Brake fluid. ........................................................... 11-29
Clutch fluid ........................................................... 11-30
OIL grade and viscosity ...................... 11-12, 11-13, 11-22, 11-25, 11-27
Power steering fluid ............................................... 11-28
Spark plugs .......................................................... 11-20
Remote engine start system ........................................ 7-11
Remote keyless entry system ........................................ 2-8
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-32
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-42
Replacing
Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-17
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ........................ 2-8
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) .................... 2-11Replacing bulbs
....................................................... 11-50
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-58
Dome light ........................................................... 11-56
Door step light ..................................................... 11-57
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-53
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-53
Headlight ............................................................. 11-51
High mount stop light ............................................ 11-59
License plate light ................................................. 11-56
Map light ............................................................. 11-57
Parking light ......................................................... 11-53
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-54
Trunk light ........................................................... 11-58
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-13
Roof rail and crossbar ................................................. 8-15
S Safety Precautions when driving ............................................. 4
Symbol ...................................................................... 2
Warnings ................................................................... 2
Seat Fabric ................................................................... 10-5
Heater .................................................................... 1-8
Memory function ...................................................... 1-5
Seatbelt. ........................................................................ 4
Maintenance .......................................................... 1-23
Pretensioners ......................................................... 1-24
Safety tips ............................................................. 1-13
Warning light and chime .................................. 1-14, 3-22Index
14-7