2012 SUBARU OUTBACK headlight bulb

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Illustrated index &Exterior1) Engine hood lock release (page 11-7)
2) Headlight switch (page 3-27)
3) Bulb replacement (page 11-45)
4) Wiper switch (page 3-32)
5) Moonroof (page 2-27)
6) Roof rail (page 8-14)
7) Door locks (page 2-4)
8) Tire pressure (page 11-32)
9) Flat tires (page 9-6)
10) Fog light switch (page 3-30)
11) Tie-down hooks (page 9-14)
12) Towing hook (page 9-13)

3-22Instruments and controls
& Select lever/gear position in- dicator
1) Upshift/downshift indicator (AT and CVT
models)
This indicator shows the position of the
shift lever (MT models) or select lever (AT
and CVT models). ! Upshift/downshift indicator (AT and
CVT models)
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“ Selection of manual mode ”F 7-21. !
Gear position indicator setting (MTmodels)
The gear position indicator light can be
activated or deactivated by performing the
following procedure.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK ”
position.
2. Press the trip knob to show “
”or
“” on the trip meter display.
The display can be switched as shown in
the following illustration by pressing the
trip knob.
*1: “” or “”and “”or “”cannot
be displayed when the ignition switch is
in the “ON ”position.
*
2: MT models only
3. To change the current setting, press
the trip knob for at least 2 seconds.
: Activated
: Deactivated NOTE .
The initial setting for your vehicle of
the gear position indicator has been set
for activation “
”at the time of
shipment from the factory. . It is not possible to change the
setting of the gear position indicator
when the ignition switch is in the “ON ”
position. Change the setting when the
ignition switch is in the “LOCK ”or
“ Acc ”position.
& 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 “Replacing bulbs ”F 11-45.
& High beam indicator light
This light shows that the headlights are in
the high beam mode.
This indicator light also illuminates when
the headlight flasher is operated.

Maintenance and serviceTires and wheels .............................................. 11-30
Types of tires ................................................... 11-30
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) (if equipped) ................................................... 11-30
Tire inspection ................................................. 11-32
Tire pressures and wear ................................... 11-32
Wheel balance .................................................. 11-34
Wear indicators ................................................ 11-35
Tire rotation direction mark .............................. 11-35
Tire rotation ..................................................... 11-35
Tire replacement .............................................. 11-36
Wheel replacement ........................................... 11-37
Aluminum wheels ............................................. 11-37
Windshield washer fluid .................................. 11-37
Replacement of wiper blades .......................... 11-39
Windshield wiper blade assembly ..................... 11-39
Windshield wiper blade rubber ......................... 11-40
Rear window wiper blade assembly (Outback) ....................................................... 11-41
Rear window wiper blade rubber (Outback) ... .... 11-41Battery
.............................................................. 11-43
Fuses ................................................................ 11-44
Installation of accessories .............................. 11-45
Replacing bulbs ............................................... 11-45
Headlight ......................................................... 11-45
Front turn signal light ...................................... 11-48
Front position light .......................................... 11-48
Front fog light (if equipped) .............................. 11-48
Rear combination lights ................................... 11-49
Tail/Back-up light (Outback) ............................. 11-51
License plate light ........................................... 11-52
Dome light ....................................................... 11-53
Map light ......................................................... 11-54
Vanity mirror light ............................................ 11-54
Door step light ................................................. 11-55
Cargo area light (Outback) ............................... 11-55
Trunk light (Legacy) ......................................... 11-55
Other bulbs ..................................................... 11-55

corresponding fuse. If a fuse has blown,
replace it.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the“LOCK ”
position and turn off all electrical acces- sories.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Determine which fuse may be blown.
Look at the back side of each fuse box
cover and refer to “Fuses and circuits ”
F 12-10.
4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller.
5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown,
replace it with a spare fuse of the samerating.
6. If the same fuse blows again, this
indicates that its system has a problem.
Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs. Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer
before installing fog lights or any other
electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such
accessories may cause the electronic
system to malfunction if they are incor-
rectly installed or if they are not suited for
the vehicle. We recommend that you
install only genuine SUBARU accessories
on your vehicle.
Replacing bulbs
WARNING
Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing bulbs,
turn off the lights and wait until the
bulbs cool down, Otherwise, there is
the risk of sustaining a burn injury.
CAUTION
Replace any bulb only with a new
bulb of the specified wattage. Using
a bulb of different wattage could
result in a fire. For the specified
wattage of each bulb, refer to “Bulb
chart ”F 12-14.
& Headlight
CAUTION
Halogen headlight bulbs become
very hot while in use. If you touch
the bulb surface with bare hands or
greasy gloves, fingerprints or
grease on the bulb surface will
develop into hot spots, causing the
bulb to break. If there are finger- Maintenance and service
11-45
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11-46Maintenance and service
prints or grease on the bulb surface,
wipe them away with a soft cloth
moistened 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. We recommend that you have
the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU
dealer if necessary. ! Low beam light bulbs
1. Pull off the fender lining. For details,
refer to “Pulling off the fender lining ”F 11 -
7.
2. Remove the bulb cover, by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the retainer spring.
5. Replace the bulb, then set the retainer
spring securely.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Install the bulb cover.
8. After replacing the bulb, reattach the
fender lining.

!High beam light bulbs
1. Remove the air intake duct (right-hand
side). For the method to remove the air
intake duct, refer to “Removing air intake
duct ”F 11-7.
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 bulb surface.
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).
Maintenance and service
11-47
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Wattage Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight 12V-60W HB3 (9005)
2) Front position light 12V-5W W5W
3) Low beam headlight 12V-55W H7
4) Front turn signal light 12V-21W W21W
5) Map light 12V-8W
6) Dome light 12V-8W
7) Door step light 12V-5W W5W
8) Front fog light 12V-55W H11
9) Front side marker light 12V-5W W5W
10) Vanity mirror light 14V-1.4W HTU
11) Cargo area light 12V-13W
12) Back-up light (Outback) 12V-16W 921
13) Tail light (Outback) 12V-5W W5W
14) Licence plate light (Outback) 12V-5W W5W
15) Rear turn signal light (Outback) 12V-21W WY21W Specifications
12-15
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Warning........................................................ 3-18, 7-34
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-13
Engine
Compartment overview ........................................... 11-9
Coolant ........................................................ 11-17, 12-8
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 6, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-7
Low oil level warning light ....................................... 3-14
Oil............................................................... 11-12, 12-4 Overheating .......................................................... 9-13
Starting ................................................................... 7-8
Stopping ............................................................... 7-10
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-6
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-14
Fluid level Automatic transmission .......................................... 11-21
Brake .................................................................. 11-25
Clutch .................................................................. 11-26
Power steering ..................................................... 11-24
Fog light
Bulb .................................................................... 11-48
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-23
Switch .................................................................. 3-30
Folding mirror switch .................................................. 3-51
Front Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-23, 12-7
Fog light ...................................................... 3-30, 11-48
Fog light indicator light ............................................ 3-23 Position light
........................................................ 11-48
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-21
Turn signal light .................................................... 11-48
Front fog light ........................................................... 11-48
Front seats ................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ............................ 1-3
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-6
Power seat ............................................................. 1-4
Reclining ................................................................ 1-3
Seat height adjustment (driver ’s seat) ........................ 1-4
Fuel ........................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-3
Gauge .................................................................... 3-7
Requirements ................................................. 7-2, 12-3
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-44
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-10
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .. ............................. 8-14
Glove box ................................................................... 6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-14
H
Hands-free system. ..................................................... 5-49
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-5, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-6
Rear seat .............................................................. 1-10
Headlight ......................................................... 3-27, 11-45
Bulb wattage ........................................................ 12-14 Index
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