5. Install the light cover on the rear gate.
&License plate light
!Legacy
NOTE
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
We recommend that you have the bulbs
replaced by your SUBARU dealer if
necessary.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the trunk trim lining by re-
moving the clips indicated in the illustra-
tion.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
5. Install the bulb socket by turning it
clockwise.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Reinstall the trunk trim lining.!Outback
1. To remove the right-hand side license
plate light cover, insert a finger into the
right side of the cover, and then press
once to the left and pull it out. To remove
the left-hand side license plate light cover,
insert a finger into the left side of the
cover, and then press once to the right
and pull it out.
Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs
–CONTINUED–11-47
&Cargo area light (Outback)
1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
3. Install a new bulb.4. Reinstall the lens.
&Trunk light (Legacy)
CAUTION
Replacing the bulb could cause
burns since the bulb may be very
hot. Have the bulb replaced by your
SUBARU dealer.
&Other bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
We recommend that you have the bulbs
replaced by your SUBARU dealer if
necessary.
Replacing battery
The access key / transmitter battery may
be discharged under the following condi-
tions.
.The operation of the keyless access
function is unstable
.The operating distance of the remote
keyless entry system is unstable
.The transmitter does not operate prop-
erly when used within the standard dis-
tance
Replace the battery with a new one.
CAUTION
.Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the access key/transmitter
when replacing battery.
.Be careful not to damage the
printed circuit board in the ac-
cess key/transmitter when repla-
cing the battery.
.Be careful not to allow children to
touch the battery and any re-
moved parts; children could
swallow them.
.There is a danger of an explosion
if the battery is incorrectly re-
placed. Replace only with the
Maintenance and service/Replacing battery
–CONTINUED–11-49
Specifications/Bulb chart
Wattage Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight 12V-60W HB3
2) Low beam headlight
Models with HID headlights 12V-35W D4S
Models without HID headlights 12V-55W H11
3) Front side marker light 12V-5W W5W
4) Map light 12V-8W
5) Dome light 12V-8W
6) Door step light 12V-5W W5W
7) Front turn signal light 12V-21W WY21W
8) Front fog light
Legacy (models without steering responsive fog
lights system)12V-19W H16
Legacy (models with steering responsive fog lights
system)12V-55W H11
Outback 12V-55W H11
9) Vanity mirror light 14V-1.4W HTU
10) Cargo area light 12V-13W SAE #912
11) Licence plate light (Outback)12V-5W W5W
12) Backup light (Outback) 12V-16W W16W
13)
Rear turn signal light (Outback) 12V-21W WY21W
14) Rear side marker light (Outback)
12V-5W W5W
15) Trunk light (Legacy) 12V-3.8W SAE #194
16)
License plate light (Legacy) 12V-5W W5W
17) Backup light (Legacy) 12V-16W W16W12-16
14-6Index
H
Hands-free phone system........................................... 5-71
Hazard warning flasher........................................... 3-7, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment
Front seat............................................................... 1-8
Rear seat.............................................................. 1-14
Headlight.................................................................. 3-44
Beam leveler......................................................... 3-47
Bulb wattage....................................................... 12-14
Control switch........................................................ 3-43
Flasher................................................................. 3-46
Indicator light......................................................... 3-31
Welcome lighting function....................................... 3-44
High beam indicator light............................................ 3-30
High/low beam change (dimmer).................................. 3-46
Hill descent control..................................................... 7-39
Indicator................................................................ 3-31
Hill Holder................................................................. 7-45
Indicator light......................................................... 3-21
Switch.................................................................. 7-45
Hill start assist........................................................... 7-48
To activate/deactivate............................................. 7-49
HomeLink
®................................................................ 3-56
Hook
Coat..................................................................... 6-13
Convenient............................................................ 6-14
Convenient tie-down............................................... 6-19
Shopping bag........................................................ 6-14
Towing and tie-down............................................... 9-14
Horn......................................................................... 3-63
Hose and connections............................................... 11-14I
Ignition switch............................................................. 3-3
Light...................................................................... 3-4
Illumination brightness control...................................... 3-48
Immobilizer................................................................. 2-4
Indicator light (security indicator light)........................ 3-29
Indicator light
BSD/RCTA OFF.................................... 3-31, 3-38, 7-59
BSD/RCTA warning............................... 3-31, 3-38, 7-58
Cruise control........................................................ 3-30
Cruise control set................................................... 3-30
Door open............................................................. 3-22
Electronic parking brake.......................................... 3-20
Front fog light......................................................... 3-31
Headlight............................................................... 3-31
High beam............................................................. 3-30
Hill descent control................................................. 3-31
Hill Holder............................................................. 3-21
Immobilizer............................................................ 3-29
Security................................................................. 3-29
Select lever/Gear position........................................ 3-30
Steering responsive fog lights OFF ........................... 3-31
Turn signal............................................................ 3-30
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF................................. 3-24
Vehicle Dynamics Control operation .......................... 3-23
X-mode................................................................. 3-31
Information display...................................................... 3-32
Inside mirror.............................................................. 3-56
Interior lights............................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle.................................... 2-39
J
Jack-up point............................................................... 9-5
Jump starting............................................................. 9-11
K
Key ............................................................................ 2-3
Number.................................................................. 2-3
Reminder chime....................................................... 3-4
Replacement........................................................... 2-5
Keyless access with push-button start system ............... 2-10
Disabling keyless access functions........................... 2-18
Locking and unlocking doors................................... 2-13
Opening rear gate.................................................. 2-16
Opening trunk........................................................ 2-16
Warning chimes and warning indicator...................... 3-24
When access key does not operate properly............. 9-18
Keyless entry system................................................. 2-23
L
LCA ......................................................................... 7-54
Leather seat materials................................................ 10-5
License plate light..................................................... 11-47
Light
Backup................................................................ 11-45
Cargo area.................................................... 6-3, 11-49
Control switch........................................................ 3-43
Daytime running..................................................... 3-46
Dome........................................................... 6-2, 11-48
Door step............................................................. 11-48
Front fog...................................................... 3-49, 11-42
Front side marker................................................... 3-44Ignition switch......................................................... 3-4
License plate....................................................... 11-47
Map .............................................................. 6-2, 11-48
Rear combination................................................. 11-43
Rear side marker light........................................... 11-43
Rear turn signal.................................................... 11-43
Trunk.................................................................. 11-49
Turn signal........................................ 3-47, 11-42, 11-43
Vanity mirror........................................................... 6-5
Loading your vehicle................................................... 8-12
Low fuel warning light................................................. 3-21
Low tire pressure warning light..................................... 3-16
Lower and tether anchorage........................................ 1-35
M
Maintenance
Precautions........................................................... 11-3
Schedule............................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt................................................................. 1-24
Tips ...................................................................... 11-5
Tools...................................................................... 9-3
Malfunction indicator light (check engine warning light) .... 3-15
Manual
Climate control system............................................. 4-6
Mode (continuously variable transmission)................. 7-29
Seat....................................................................... 1-4
Transmission......................................................... 7-23
Transmission oil........................................... 11-18, 12-7
Map light........................................................... 6-2, 11-48
Maximum load limits
................................................... 8-21
Meters and gauges...................................................... 3-7
Index14-7
Wiper and washer switch........................................ 3-53
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-35
Recommended
Brake fluid............................................................. 12-8
Clutch fluid............................................................ 12-8
Continuously variable transmission fluid.................... 12-8
Engine oil.............................................................. 12-4
Front differential gear oil......................................... 12-7
Manual transmission oil.......................................... 12-7
Rear differential gear oil.......................................... 12-7
Spark plugs........................................................... 12-9
Refueling.................................................................... 7-4
Remote engine start system........................................ 7-15
Remote keyless entry system...................................... 2-23
Replacement
Brake pad and lining............................................. 11-24
Wiper blades........................................................ 11-33
Replacing
Access key battery................................................ 11-50
Air cleaner element............................................... 11-15
Lost transmitters (remote keyless entry system)......... 2-27
Remote engine start transmitter battery..................... 7-21
Remote keyless entry transmitter battery.................. 11-51
Replacing bulbs.............................................. 11-40, 12-14
Backup light......................................................... 11-45
Cargo area light.................................................... 11-49
Dome light........................................................... 11-48
Door step light...................................................... 11-48
Front fog light....................................................... 11-42
Front side marker light........................................... 11-42
Front turn signal light............................................. 11-42Halogen headlight................................................. 11-40
HID headlight....................................................... 11-40
License plate light................................................. 11-47
Map light............................................................. 11-48
Rear combination light.......................................... 11-43
Rear side marker light........................................... 11-43
Rear turn signal light............................................. 11-43
Trunk light........................................................... 11-49
Rocking the vehicle.................................................... 8-12
Roof rails with integrated cross bars............................. 8-14
Rope hook................................................................. 8-18
S
Safety
Precautions when driving............................................. 4
Symbol...................................................................... 2
Warnings................................................................... 2
Seat
Fabric................................................................... 10-5
Front...................................................................... 1-2
Heater.................................................................... 1-9
Height adjustment.................................................... 1-4
Memory function...................................................... 1-6
Power
.................................................................... 1-5
Rear..................................................................... 1-11
Seatbelt................................................................. 4, 1-16
Fastening.............................................................. 1-17
Maintenance.......................................................... 1-24
Pretensioners......................................................... 1-24
Safety tips............................................................. 1-16
Warning light and chime.......................................... 3-12
Index14-9
Trailer
Connecting............................................................ 8-19
Hitch (Outback).............................................. 8-18, 8-25
Towing.................................................................. 8-21
Towing tips............................................................ 8-26
Trip meter................................................................... 3-9
Trunk lid........................................................... 2-38, 9-19
Release handle..................................................... 2-39
Trunk light................................................................ 11-49
Turn signal
Indicator lights....................................................... 3-30
Lever.................................................................... 3-47
U
Under-floor storage compartment................................. 6-20
V
Valet mode................................................................ 2-32
Vanity mirror................................................................ 6-5
Vehicle
Capacity weight..................................................... 8-13
Identification........................................................ 12-18
Symbols.................................................................... 3
Vehicle Dynamics Control
OFF indicator light.................................................. 3-24
OFF switch........................................................... 7-37
Operation indicator light.......................................... 3-23
System................................................................. 7-35
Warning light......................................................... 3-23
Ventilator.................................................................... 4-2
Voice command operation........................................... 5-81W
Warning and indicator lights......................................... 3-12
Warning chimes
Keyless access with push-button start system ............ 3-24
Seatbelt................................................................. 3-12
Warning light
ABS...................................................................... 3-18
Access key............................................................ 3-24
All-Wheel Drive...................................................... 3-22
AT OIL TEMP......................................................... 3-16
Automatic headlight beam leveler............................. 3-30
Brake system......................................................... 3-18
Charge.................................................................. 3-15
CHECK ENGINE.................................................... 3-15
Engine low oil level................................................. 3-16
Keyless access with push-button start system ............ 3-24
Low fuel................................................................ 3-21
Low tire pressure.................................................... 3-16
Oil pressure........................................................... 3-15
Power steering....................................................... 3-22
Seatbelt................................................................. 3-12
SRS airbag system................................................. 3-14
Vehicle Dynamics Control........................................ 3-23
Windshield washer fluid........................................... 3-22
Warning volume
BSD/RCTA............................................................ 3-42
EyeSight system.................................................... 3-41
Warranties
..................................................................... 1
Warranties and maintenance........................................ 8-21
Washing.................................................................... 10-2
Waxing and polishing.................................................. 10-3
Index14-11