2009 SUBARU FORESTER lights

11-50Maintenance and service
surface.
5. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Install the air intake duct with clips
(right-hand side). & Position light
1. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out the socket.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a
new bulb.
3. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise. &
Front turn signal light
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary. & Rear combination lights
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the upper and lower screws that secure
the rear combination light assembly.
2. Slide the rear combination light as-
sembly rearward and remove it from thevehicle.
1) Brake/tail light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Back-up light

Fuel........................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ......................................................... 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-3
Gauge .................................................................... 3-8
Requirements .......................................................... 7-2
Fuses ...................................................................... 11-44
Fuses and circuits ...................................................... 12-6
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .............................. 8-13
Glove box ................................................................... 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .......................... 8-13
H
Hazard warning flasher ........................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment
Front seat ............................................................... 1-5
Rearseat ................................................................. 1-7
Headlight
Beam lever ........................................................... 3-26
Flasher ................................................................. 3-25
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-21
Headlights ........................................................ 3-24, 11-47
Heater operation (manual climate control system) ............ 4-5
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-20
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-25
Hill start assist (MT vehicles) .............................. 7-33, 11-29
Hill start assist warning light ................................ 3-17, 7-34
Horn ......................................................................... 3-38
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-12 I
Ignition switch
............................................................. 3-3
Light ...................................................................... 3-5
Illuminated entry .......................................................... 2-9
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-26
Immobilizer ................................................................. 2-2
Indicator light (security indicator light) ................. 2-3, 3-19
Indicator light Coolant temperature low .......................................... 3-13
Cruise control ................................................ 3-20, 7-37
Cruise control set ........................................... 3-21, 7-38
Front fog light ......................................................... 3-21
Headlight ............................................................... 3-21
High beam ............................................................. 3-20
Immobilizer ............................................................. 2-3
Security .......................................................... 2-3, 3-19
Selector lever/Gear position ..................................... 3-20
SPORT mode ........................................................ 3-20
Traction control system OFF .................................... 3-18
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-20
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ......................... 3-19, 7-28
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .................. 3-18, 7-27
Information display ...................................................... 3-22
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-33
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
J
Jack handle ............................................................... 9-17
Jump starting .............................................................. 9-9 Index
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P ParkingBrake ................................................................... 7-31
Brake stroke ......................................................... 11-30
Tips...................................................................... 7-32
Parking your vehicle ................................................... 7-31
Periodic inspections ..................................................... 8-4
Petrol fuel ................................................................... 7-2
Power
Door locking switch .................................................. 2-6
Seat ....................................................................... 1-4
Steering ................................................................ 7-21
Steering fluid ........................................................ 11-24
Windows ............................................................... 2-19
Precautions against vehicle modification ............... 1-22, 1-60
Preparing to drive ........................................................ 7-7
RRear Combination lights ................................................. 11-50
Gate ............................................................. 2-21, 9-16
Seats ..................................................................... 1-6
Rear differential Gear oil ............................................................... 11-22
Rear seat Center table ............................................................ 6-6
Folding down ........................................................... 1-9
Reclining ................................................................. 1-9
Rear turn signal ........................................................ 11-50
Rear window
Defogger button ..................................................... 3-31 Wiper and washer switch
......................................... 3-30
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-41
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ................................... 11-21
Brake fluid ........................................................... 11-26
Clutch fluid .......................................................... 11-27
OIL grade and viscosity ... 11-11, 11-12, 11-20, 11-22, 11-23
Power steering fluid .............................................. 11-25
Spark plugs ......................................................... 11-18
Refueling .................................................................... 7-3
Remote engine start system ......................................... 7-9
Remote keyless entry system ........................................ 2-7
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................................. 11-29
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-39
Replacing
Air cleaner element ............................................... 11-16
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ....................... 2-10
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system) . ........ 2-10
Replacing bulbs ....................................................... 11-46
Cargo area light ................................................... 11-51
Dome light ........................................................... 11-51
Door step light ..................................................... 11-51
Front turn signal light ............................................ 11-50
Headlight ............................................................. 11-47
License plate light ................................................. 11-51
Map light ............................................................. 11-51
Position light ........................................................ 11-50
Rear combination light .......................................... 11-50
Rocking the vehicle .................................................... 8-11
Roof rail .................................................................... 8-13 Index
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TireChains .................................................................. 8-11
Inspection ............................................................ 11-33
Pressures and wear .............................................. 11-33
Replacement ........................................................ 11-37
Rotation ............................................................... 11-36
Types .................................................................. 11-31
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) .......................................... 3-14, 7-30, 9-8, 11-31
Tires ......................................................................... 12-5
Tires and wheels. ...................................................... 11-31
Top tether anchorages ........................................ 1-29, 1-32
Towing ...................................................................... 9-12
All wheels on the ground ........................................ 9-15
Flat-bed truck ........................................................ 9-15
Tie-down hooks ..................................................... 9-12
Weight.................................................................. 8-16
Traction Control system OFF indicator light .................................................. 3-18
Trailer
Connecting ............................................................ 8-14
Hitch .................................................................... 8-14
Hitches ................................................................. 8-19
Towing .................................................................. 8-16
Towing tips ............................................................ 8-21
Turn signal Indicator lights ....................................................... 3-20
Lever .................................................................... 3-26 U
Under-floor storage compartment
.................................. 6-14
V
Valet mode ................................................................ 2-16
Vanity mirror ............................................................... 6-4
Vehicle Capacity weight ...................................................... 8-12
Identification ........................................................ 12-10
Symbols .................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light .................................................. 7-28
OFF switch ............................................................ 7-29
Operation indicator light ................................... 3-18, 7-27
System .................................................................. 7-26
Warning light .................................................. 3-18, 7-28
Ventilator .................................................................... 4-2
W
Warning and indicator lights .......................................... 3-9
Warning light
ABS.............................................................. 3-15, 7-23
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-17
Anti-lock Brake System ........................................... 3-15
AT OIL TEMP ......................................................... 3-14
Brake system ......................................................... 3-16
Charge .................................................................. 3-13
CHECK ENGINE .................................................... 3-12
Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-13
Door open ............................................................. 3-17
Hill start assist ............................................... 3-17, 7-33 Index
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