2017 SUBARU FORESTER Fog

Maintenance and service
Tire replacement.............................................. 11-29
Wheel replacement ........................................... 11-30
Aluminum wheels............................................. 11-30
Windshield washer fluid .................................. 11-30
Replacement of wiper blades .......................... 11-32
Windshield wiper blade assembly ..................... 11-33
Windshield wiper blade rubber ......................... 11-33
Rear window wiper blade assembly .................. 11-34
Rear window wiper blade rubber ....................... 11-35
Battery............................................................... 11-36
Fuses ................................................................ 11-37
Installation of accessories ............................... 11-38 Replacing bulbs
............................................... 11-39
Headlights (models with LED headlights) .......... 11-39
Headlights (models with halogen headlights) .................................................... 11-39
Front turn signal light, front side marker light and parking light ........................................... 11-41
Front fog light (if equipped) .............................. 11-42
Rear combination lights ................................... 11-42
License plate light ........................................... 11-44
Other bulbs ..................................................... 11-44
Replacing key battery ...................................... 11-44Replacing battery of access key ....................... 11-45
Replacing transmitter battery ........................... 11-46

Maintenance and service/Installation of accessories
box in the engine compartment.
1) Good
2) Blown
If any lights, accessories or other electrical
controls do not operate, inspect the
corresponding fuse. If a fuse has blown,
replace it.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the“LOCK” /
“ OFF ”position and turn off all electrical
accessories.
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 12-12.
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 same
rating.
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.
11-38

Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs
Front turn signal light (models with LED
headlight)
Front side marker light and parking light
(models with halogen headlight)
1) Front side marker light
2) Parking light
Front side marker light (models with LED
headlight)
1) Front side marker light
2. Turn the socket counterclockwise and
pull it out.
3. Pull out the bulb from the socket and
replace the bulb with a new one.
4. To install the socket to the headlight
assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
5. Install the electrical connector to the
clip.
&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
NOTE
The stop light is an LED (Light Emitting
Diode) type. Consult your SUBARU
dealer for replacement.
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
the upper and lower screws that secure
the rear combination light assembly.
11-42

Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
15 10A .Luggage light
. Keyless unit
16 7.5A .Illumination
17 15A .Seat heaters
18 10A .Backup light
19 7.5A .Wiper relay
20 10A .Accessory power outlet
(instrument panel)
21 10A .Starter relay
22 7.5A .Air conditioner
. Rear window defogger
relay coil
23 Empty
24 10A .Audio unit
. Navigation system (if
equipped)
25 15A .SRS airbag system
26 Empty
27 15A .Blower fan
28 15A .Blower fan
29 15A .Fog light
30 Empty Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
31 7.5A .Auto air conditioner unit
. Integrated unit
32 7.5A .Clutch switch
. Steering lock control
unit
33 7.5A .Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol unit Specifications/Fuses and circuits
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12-13

Specifications/Fuses and circuits
&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 25A .Sub fan (cooling fan)
4 Empty
5 25A .Audio
6 30A .Headlight (low beam)
7 15A .Headlight (high beam)
8 20A .Back-up
9 15A .Horn
10 25A .Rear window defogger
. Mirror heater
11 20A .Fuel pump
12 20A .Continuously variable
transmission control unit
13 7.5A .Engine control unit
14 15A .Turn and hazard warn-
ing flasher
15 15A .Tail and illumination re-
lay
16 7.5A .Alternator
12-14

Wattage Bulb No.
1) High beam headlight/Daytime running light
(models with halogen light) 12V-60W HB3
2) Vanity mirror light 12V-2W –
3) Front turn signal light 12V-28W/8W
*17444NA
4) Low beam headlight (models with halogen light) 12V-55W H11
5) Front fog light
Models without steering responsive fog lights system 12V-19W H16
Models with steering responsive fog lights system 12V-55W H11
6) Map light 12V-8W–
7) Parking light (models with halogen light)
*212V-5W W5W
8) Dome light 12V-8W –
9) Front side marker light 12V-5W W5W
10) Door step light 12V-5W W5W
11 ) Cargo area light 12V-5W W5W
12) Tail light (This light is also used as the rear side marker light) 12V-5W W5W
13) Backup light 12V-16W W16W
14) Rear turn signal light 12V-21W WY21W
15) License plate light 12V-5W W5W Specifications/Bulb chart
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14-4Index
Seatbelt................................................................ 3-14
Cigarette lighter ......................................................... 6-11
Cleaning
Aluminum wheels ................................................... 10-3
Interior .................................................................. 10-5
Ventilation grille ..................................................... 4-12
Climate control system ................................................. 4-3
Automatic ................................................................ 4-7
Manual ................................................................... 4-8
Clock ........................................................ 3-38, 3-59, 3-73
Clutch Fluid ............................................................ 11-19, 12-9
Pedal .................................................................. 11-21
Compass ....................................................... 3- 108, 3-109
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) ..................... 7-24
Fluid ............................................................ 11-17, 12-9
Coolant ............................................................ 11-13, 12-9
Temperature high warning light ................................ 3-17
Temperature low indicator light. ................................ 3-17
Cooling system ......................................................... 11-12
Corrosion protection ................................................... 10-4
Cruise control ............................................................ 7-53
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-32
Set indicator light ................................................... 3-32
Cup holder .................................................................. 6-7
Front passenger ’s .................................................... 6-7
Rear passenger ’s..................................................... 6-8
D
Daytime running light system ....................................... 3-98
Defogger .................................................................. 3-116 Defrosting
.................................................................. 4-11
Deicer ..................................................................... 3-116
Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................... 11-17, 12-7
Rear ........................................................... 11-17, 12-7
Dimensions ................................................................ 12-2
Disarming the alarm system ......................................... 2-29
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ........................ 7-36
Dome light .................................................................. 6-2
Door Locks ..................................................................... 2-5
Open warning light. ................................................. 3-23
Double trip meter ........................................................ 3-10
Drive belts ............................................................... 11-16
Driving All-Wheel Drive warning light ................................... 3-23
AWD models ........................................................... 8-5
Car phone/cell phone .................................................. 7
Drinking. .................................................................... 6
Drugs ........................................................................\
6
Foreign countries ..................................................... 8-4
Pets ........................................................................\
.. 7
Snowy and icy roads ..............................................
8-10
Tips ................................................. 7-24, 7-31, 8-2, 8-5
Tired or sleepy ........................................................... 6
Winter .................................................................... 8-8
E
ECO gauge ............................................................... 3-12
Electrical system ...................................................... 12-10
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ........... 7-38

Warning................................................................ 3-22
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ............................. 1-17
Engine
Compartment overview ........................................... 11-8
Coolant ........................................................ 11-13, 12-9
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) ............................. 5, 8-2
Hood .................................................................... 11-7
Low oil level warning light ....................................... 3-18
Oil............................................................... 11-10, 12-4
Overheating .......................................................... 9-12
Starting & stopping ........................................... 7-9, 7-12
Event data recorder ......................................................... 9
Exterior care .............................................................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ..................................................................... 9-5
Floor mat .................................................................. 6-12
Fluid level Brake .................................................................. 11-18
Clutch .................................................................. 11-19
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) ................ 11-17
Fog light ................................................................. 3-102
Bulb .......................................................... 11-42, 12-16
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-33
Switch ................................................................ 3-102
Front Differential gear oil ........................................ 11-17, 12-7
Seatbelt pretensioners ............................................ 1-25
Side marker light ................................................... 11-41
Turn signal/Parking and front side marker light ......... 11-41
Front fog light ................................................. 3- 102, 11-42Bulb
.......................................................... 11-42, 12-16
Indicator light ......................................................... 3-33
Switch ................................................................. 3-102
Front seats ................................................................. 1-2
Forward and backward adjustment ............................ 1-4
Head restraint adjustment ......................................... 1-8
Memory function ...................................................... 1-5
Power seat ............................................................. 1-5
Reclining ................................................................ 1-4
Seat height adjustment (driver ’s seat) ........................ 1-4
Front side marker ..................................................... 11-41
Front turn signal/Parking and front side marker ............ 11-41
Fuel ........................................................................\
... 7-3
Consumption indicator ............................ 3-34, 3-41, 3-48
Economy hints ........................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ...................................................... 7-5
Gauge ................................................................... 3-12
Requirements ................................................. 7-3, 12-3
Fuses ..................................................................... 11-37
Fuses and circuits .................................................... 12-12
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ............................... 8-14
Glove box ...................................................................
6-6
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ........................... 8-14
H
Hands-free phone system ............................................ 5-70
Hazard warning flasher .......................................... 3-8, 9-2
Head restraint adjustment Front seat ............................................................... 1-8
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