2013 SUBARU FORESTER high beam

3-32Instruments and controls
matic dimming function does not work
at all. Front fog light switch (if equipped)
The front fog lights operate only when the
low beam headlights are illuminated.
However, the front fog lights turn off when
the headlights are switched to high beam.
To turn on the front fog lights, turn the front
fog light switch on the turn signal lever
upward to the
“
”position. To turn off the
front fog lights, turn the switch back down
to the “OFF ”position.
Type A
Type B
The indicator light located on the combi-
nation meter will illuminate when the front
fog lights are on.

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 12-11.
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.
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
a risk of 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 12-15.
& Headlights (models with HID headlights)
WARNING
High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbs
are used for the low beams of the
headlights. These HID bulbs use an
extremely high voltage. To avoid the
risk of an electric shock that could
result in serious injury, observe the Maintenance and service
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11-46Maintenance and service
following precautions. .Do not replace any headlight
bulbs (both low beam and high
beam) by yourself.
. Do not remove/restore the head-
light assemblies by yourself.
. Do not remove any headlight-
assembly components by your-self.
For replacement, contact your
SUBARU dealer.
& Headlights (models without
HID headlights)
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
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.. It may be difficult to replace the
bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary. !
Low 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 Phillips 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. Remove the bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb.
5. Remove the bulb from the headlight
assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Replace the bulb with a new one. At
this time, do not touch the bulb surface.7. To install the bulb to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
8. Reconnect the electrical connector.
9. Install the bulb cover.
10. Install the air intake duct with clips
(right-hand side).
11. Set the washer tank to the original
place and secure it by clip (left-hand side). !
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). Maintenance and service
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&Fuse panel located in the engine compartment
A) Main fuse Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 30A .ABS unit
. Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol unit
2 25A .Main fan (cooling fan)
3 10A .Secondary air combina-
tion valve (turbo models)
4 25A .Sub fan (cooling fan)
5 Empty
6 10A .Audio
7 30A .Headlight (low beam)
8 15A .Headlight (high beam)
9 20A .Back-up
10 15A .Horn
11 25A .Rear window defogger
. Mirror heater
12 15A .Fuel pump
13 10A .Automatic transmission
control unit
14 7.5A .Engine control unit
15 15A .Turn and hazard warn-
ing flasher
16 15A .Tail and illumination re-
lay
17 7.5A .Alternator
Specifications
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12-16Specifications
Wattage Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight 12V-60W 9005 (HB3)
2) Parking light 12V-5W168 (W5W)
3) Low beam headlight
Models with HID light 12V-35W D2R
Models with halogen light 12V-55W H11
4) Front side marker light 12V-5W 168 (W5W)
5) Map light 12V-8W–
6) Dome light 12V-8W–
7) Front fog light 12V-51W 9006 (HB4)
8) Front turn signal light 12V-21W (WY21W)
9) Door step light 12V-5W–
10) Cargo area light 12V-13W–
11) Stop light/Tail light 12V-21/5W 7443 (W21/5W)
12) Rear turn signal light 12V-21W (WY21W)
13) Backup light 12V-21W 7440
14) Licence plate light 12V-5W 168 (W5W)A) High-mounted stop light ––
B) Side turn signal light (if equipped) ––WARNING
. Bulbs may become very hot while
illuminated. Before replacing
bulbs, turn off the lights and wait
until the bulbs cool down. Other-
wise, there is a risk of burn injury.
. For models with HID low beam
headlights, observe the following
precautions. Not doing so carries
the risk of an electric shock that
could result in serious injury
because the HID bulbs use an
extremely high voltage. – Do not replace any headlight
bulbs (both low beam and
high beam) by yourself.
– Do not remove/restore the
headlight assemblies by your-self.
– Do not remove any headlight-
assembly components by yourself.
For replacement, contact your SUBARU dealer.

14-6Index
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-25
HID headlights ...................................................... 1, 11-45
High beam indicator light ............................................ 3-24
High/low beam change (dimmer) .................................. 3-30
Hill start assist (MT models) ............................... 7-31, 11-27
Warning light ......................................................... 3-21
HomeLink
®................................................................ 3-38
Hook Cargo tie-down ...................................................... 6-15
Coat ..................................................................... 6-13
Shopping bag ........................................................ 6-13
Towing and tie-down ............................................... 9-14
Horn ......................................................................... 3-47
Hose and connections ............................................... 11-14
I
Ignition switch .............................................................. 3-3
Light ....................................................................... 3-5
Illuminated entry .......................................................... 2-9
Illumination brightness control ...................................... 3-31
Immobilizer. ................................................................. 2-3
Indicator light (security indicator light) ....................... 3-23
Indicator light
Coolant temperature low ......................................... 3-16
Cruise control ........................................................ 3-24
Cruise control set ................................................... 3-25
Front fog light ........................................................ 3-25
Headlight .............................................................. 3-25
High beam ............................................................ 3-24
Immobilizer. ........................................................... 3-23
Security ................................................................ 3-23 Select lever/Gear position
........................................ 3-24
SPORT mode ........................................................ 3-24
Turn signal ............................................................ 3-24
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF ................................. 3-23
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .. ........................ 3-22
Information display ...................................................... 3-26
Inside mirror .............................................................. 3-36
Interior lights ............................................................... 6-2
iPod
®operations ........................................................ 5-32
J
Jack and jack handle ................................................... 9-5
Jack-up point .............................................................. 9-6
Jump starting ............................................................. 9-10
K
Key............................................................................ 2-2 Number .................................................................. 2-2
Reminder chime ...................................................... 3-5
Replacement. .......................................................... 2-3
Keyless entry system ................................................... 2-7
L
Leather seat materials ................................................. 10-5
License plate light ..................................................... 11-49
Light Backup ............................................................... 11-48
Cargo area .................................................... 6-3, 11-50
Control switch ........................................................ 3-29
Daytime running ..................................................... 3-30
Dome ............................................................ 6-2, 11-50

Warning lightABS ..................................................................... 3-19
All-Wheel Drive ...................................................... 3-21
AT OIL TEMP ........................................................ 3-17
Automatic headlight beam leveler ............................. 3-21
Brake system ........................................................ 3-20
Charge ................................................................. 3-17
CHECK ENGINE ................................................... 3-15
Coolant temperature high ........................................ 3-16
Door open ............................................................. 3-21
Hill start assist ....................................................... 3-21
Low fuel ................................................................ 3-21
Low tire pressure ................................................... 3-18
Oil pressure .......................................................... 3-17
Seatbelt ................................................................ 3-13
SRS airbag system ................................................ 3-14
Vehicle Dynamics Control ....................................... 3-22
Warranties ..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance ....................................... 8-18
Washing ................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing ................................................. 10-3
Wear indicators ......................................................... 11-34
Wheel Aluminum ............................................................. 11-37
Balance ............................................................... 11-33
Covers ................................................................. 11-36
Nut tightening torque ...................................... 9-6, 12-10
Replacement ........................................................ 11-36
Windows ................................................................... 2-20
Windshield Washer fluid ......................................................... 11-37 Wiper and washer switches
..................................... 3-34
Wiper blades ........................................................ 11-39
Wiper deicer .......................................................... 3-44
Winter Driving ................................................................... 8-8
Tires ........................................................... 8-11, 11-29
Wiper and washer ...................................................... 3-33
Wiper deicer .............................................................. 3-44 Index
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