
&Selector lever and gear posi- 
tion indicator (AT vehicles) (if equipped)
This indicator shows the position of the 
selector lever. 
When the manual mode is selected, the 
gear position indicator (which shows the
current gear selection) and the upshift/
downshift indicator light up. (Refer to the“Automatic transmission –4-speed ”or
“ Automatic transmission –5-speed ”sec-
tion in chapter 7.)
& 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.
NOTE 
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 ”position, and
then turn it again to the “ON ”position. &
Cruise control set in- 
dicator 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. & Headlight indicator light
This indicator light comes on when the 
light switch is turned to the “
”position
(to turn on the parking lights) or to the “
” position (to turn on the headlights).
& Front fog light indicator light
This indicator light is on while the front fog 
lights are on. Instruments and controls
3-33      

Maintenance and serviceParking brake stroke ........................................ 11-33
Tires and wheels .............................................. 11-34
Types of tires ................................................... 11-34
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped) ................................................... 11-34
Tire inspection ................................................. 11-36
Tire pressures and wear ................................... 11-36
Wheel balance .................................................. 11-38
Wear indicators ................................................ 11-38
Tire rotation direction mark .............................. 11-39
Tire rotation ..................................................... 11-39
Tire replacement .............................................. 11-40
Wheel replacement ........................................... 11-40
Aluminum wheels ............................................. 11-41
Windshield washer fluid .................................. 11-41
Replacement of wiper blades .......................... 11-42
Windshield wiper blade assembly ..................... 11-43
Windshield wiper blade rubber ......................... 11-43
Rear window wiper blade assembly .................. 11-44
Rear window wiper blade rubber ....................... 11-45Battery
.............................................................. 11-46
Fuses ................................................................ 11-47
Main fuse .......................................................... 11-49
Installation of accessories .............................. 11-49
Replacing bulbs ............................................... 11-50
Headlight ......................................................... 11-51
Parking light .................................................... 11-53
Front turn signal light ...................................... 11-53
Front fog light (if equipped) .............................. 11-53
Rear combination lights ................................... 11-54
Backup light (Station wagon) ........................... 11-55
License plate light ........................................... 11-56
Dome light ....................................................... 11-56
Map light ......................................................... 11-57
Door step light ................................................. 11-57
Cargo area light (Station wagon) ... ................... 11-58
Trunk light (Sedan) .......................................... 11-58
High mount stop light (Sedan) .......................... 11-59 

Wattage Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight 12V-60W 9005 (HB3) 2) Low beam headlight 12V-55W H7
3) Front turn signal/Parking and front side marker light 12V-27/8W 3157A
4) Map light 12V-8W–
5) Dome light 12V-8W–
6) Door step light 12V-3.5W–
7) Front fog light
Except OUTBACK 12V-55W H3
OUTBACK 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
8) Trunk room light (Sedan) 12V-5W –
9) High mount stop light (Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
10) Rear turn signal light (Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
11 ) Backup light (Sedan) 12V-16W 921
12) Brake/tail and rear side marker light (Sedan) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
13) Cargo area light 12V-13W–
14) Brake/tail light (Station wagon) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
15) Rear side marker light (Station wagon) 12V-5W 168
16) Rear turn signal light (Station wagon) 12V-21W (W21W)
17) Backup light (Station wagon) 12V-16W 921
18) Licence plate light 12V-5W168CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new 
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire.
& Headlight
CAUTION
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 develop
into hot spots, causing the bulb to
break. If there are finger prints or
grease on the bulb surface, wipe
them away with a soft cloth mois-
tened with alcohol.
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. Maintenance and service
11-51
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!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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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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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