2017 SUBARU FORESTER turn signal

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

&Front turn signal light, front
side marker light and parking
light
NOTE
. It may be difficult to replace the
bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.
. The bulbs used for the parking light
emit light that is whiter than conven-
tional bulbs. Consult your SUBARU
dealer for replacement.
. Models with LED headlight: It may
be difficult to replace the bulbs used
for the parking light. Have the bulbs
replaced by your SUBARU dealer if
necessary.
Front side marker light and parking light
(models with halogen headlight)
Front side marker light (models with LED
headlight)
Front turn signal light (models with halo-
gen headlight)
Front turn signal light (models with LED
headlight)
1. Remove the electrical connector from
the clip.
Front turn signal light (models with halo-
gen headlight)
Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs
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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.
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2. Slide the rear combination light as-
sembly rearward and remove it from the
vehicle.1) Tail light (This light is also used as therear side marker light.)
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Backup light
3. Remove the bulb socket from the rear
combination light assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it with a new one.
5. Set the bulb socket into the rear
combination light assembly and turn it
clockwise until it locks.
1) Guide pins
2) Clip
6. Put the rear combination light assem-
bly into place while aligning the 2 guide
pins and a catch with the guide holes and
a clip on the vehicle.
Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs
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Specifications/Fuses and circuits
Fuses and circuits
&Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment
Fuse
panel Fuse
rating Circuit
1 20A .Trailer hitch connector
2 15A .Rear seat heater
3 15A .Door locking
4 10A .Front wiper deicer relay
5 10A .Combination meter
6 7.5A .Remote control rear
view mirrors
. Seat heater relay
7 15A .Combination meter
. Integrated unit
8 10A .Stop light
9 15A .Front wiper deicer
10 7.5A .D-OP +B
11 7.5A .Turn signal unit
12 15A .Transmission control
unit
. Engine control unit
. Integrated unit
13 20A .Accessory power outlet
(center console)
14 15A .Parking light
. Tail light
. Rear combination light
12-12

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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Specifications/Bulb chart
Wattage Bulb No.
A) Low/High beam headlight (models with LED light) ––
B) Parking light (models with LED light) ––
C) Daytime running light (models with LED light) ––
D) Side turn signal light (if equipped) ––
E) High-mounted stop light ––
F) Stop light ––
*1: Only 28W illuminates
*2: The bulbs used for the parking light emit light that is whiter than conventional bulbs. Consult your
SUBARU dealer for replacement.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 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.
12-18

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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