
11-52Maintenance and service
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 3457A
4) Map light 12V-8W–
5) Dome light 12V-8W–
6) Door step light 12V-3W–
7) Vanity mirror light 12V-3W–
8) Front fog light
Except OUTBACK 12V-55W H3
OUTBACK 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
9) Trunk room light (Sedan) 12V-5W (W5W)
10) High mount stop light (Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
11 ) Rear turn signal light (Sedan) 12V-21W (WY21W)
12) Back-up light (Sedan) 12V-16W 921
13) Brake/tail and rear side marker light (Sedan) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
14) Cargo area light (Station wagon) 12V-13W –
15) Brake/tail light (Station wagon) 12V-21/5W (W21/5W)
16) Rear side marker light (Station wagon) 12V-5W 168
17) Rear turn signal light (Station wagon) 12V-21W (WY21W)
18) Back-up light (Station wagon) 12V-16W 921
19) Licence plate light 12V-5W168 (W5W)CAUTION
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 the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary. 

11-54Maintenance and service
! 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. At this 
time, use care not to touch the bulbsurface. 
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. To install the bulb to the headlight 
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks. 
8. Install the air intake duct with clips. 
(right-hand side) 
9. Set the washer tank to the original
place and secure it by clip. (left-hand side) &
Front turn signal light and 
parking light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. 
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary. & Front fog light (if equipped)
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. 
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary.    

&Rear combination lights
! Sedan
1. Push the knobs of the cover to open 
the cover.
1) Rear turn signal light 
2) Back-up 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. !
Station wagon
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove 
the upper and lower screws.
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11-56Maintenance and service
2. Wrap tape around a flat-head screw- 
driver, then insert the screwdriver into the
gap between the side cover and rear
combination lamp and use it as a lever
to undo clip 1 in the illustration shown.
Undo clips 2 and 3 in the same way, then
remove the side cover.3. Remove the upper and lower screws. 
Then, straightly slide the rear combination
lamp assembly rearward 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. Insert the harness into the holder.     

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
. 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 light 12V-27/8W 3457A
Rear combination light Rear turn signal light (Se- dan) 12V-21W (WY21W)
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 (WY21W)
Back-up light 12V-16W 921
High mount stop light (Sedan) 12V-21W (W21W)
License plate light 12V-5W 168 (W5W) Specifications
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H 
Hazard warning flasher........................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment ............................................. 1-7
Rear ..................................................................... 1-10
Headlight Flasher ................................................................. 3-46
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-40
Headlights ........................................................ 3-46, 11-52
Heater operation .......................................................... 4-5
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-40
High mount stop light ................................................. 11-60
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-46
Horn ......................................................................... 3-59
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-14
I
Ignition switch .............................................................. 3-3
Light ....................................................................... 3-5
Illuminated entry .......................................................... 2-9
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-47
Immobilizer. ................................................................. 2-3
Indicator light ........................................................... 2-4
Immobilizer system
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-38
Indicator light Cruise control ........................................................ 3-40
Cruise control set ................................................... 3-40
Front fog ............................................................... 3-40
Headlight .............................................................. 3-40
High beam ............................................................ 3-40
S# PREP .............................................................. 3-38 Security
................................................................. 3-38
Selector lever position ............................................. 3-39
Selector lever/Gear position ..................................... 3-39
Shift-up ................................................................. 3-38
SPORT mode ........................................................ 3-38
Traction Control system OFF ................................... 3-37
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-39
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ................................. 3-37
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .......................... 3-36
Indicator lights Vehicle Dynamics Control ................................ 7-39, 7-40
Information display ...................................................... 3-41
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-55
Interior light ................................................................. 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle .................................... 2-24
J Jack. ......................................................................... 9-19
Jack handle ............................................................... 9-19
Jump starting ............................................................. 9-10
K Key Keyless entry system ............................................... 2-8
Number .................................................................. 2-2
Reminder chime ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement. .......................................................... 2-4
Keys .......................................................................... 2-2
L
Leather seat materials ................................................. 10-5 Index
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Periodic inspections..................................................... 8-4
Power Door locking switch .................................................. 2-7
Seat ....................................................................... 1-4
Steering ................................................................ 7-33
Steering fluid ........................................................ 11-28
Windows ............................................................... 2-20
Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-27, 1-64
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-8
Printed antenna ........................................................... 5-2
R Rear Combination lights ................................................. 11-55
Gate ............................................................. 2-26, 9-18
Seats ..................................................................... 1-9
Viscous limited slip differential ................................. 7-33
Rear differential Gear oil ............................................................... 11-25
Rear seat Folding down ........................................................... 1-9
Rear window Defogger button ..................................................... 3-54
Wiper and washer switch ........................................ 3-52
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-45
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 11-24
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 ........................................................ 11-43
Replacing Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-18
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ........................ 2-8
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) .................... 2-12
Replacing bulbs ....................................................... 11-51
Backup light/Tail light ............................................ 11-57
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-60
Dome light ........................................................... 11-58
Door step light ..................................................... 11-59
Front fog light ....................................................... 11-54
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-54
Headlight ............................................................. 11-52
High mount stop light ............................................ 11-60
License plate light ................................................. 11-57
Map light ............................................................. 11-59
Parking light ......................................................... 11-54
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-55
Trunk light ........................................................... 11-60
Vanity mirror light .................................................. 11-59
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-13
Roof rail and crossbar ................................................. 8-15
S 
S# PREP indicator light ............................................... 3-38 Index
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