Maintenance and service / Replacing bulbs
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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 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” F12-16.
Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When holding the glass portion is unavoidable, hold it using a clean dry cloth to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb. Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
NOTE
. For models with type A combination meter, if SRH is malfunctioning, the
SRH OFF indicator on the combination meter blinks when the ignition switch is in the“ ON” position. It indicates that SRH has been deactivated. Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection.. For models with type B combination meter, if SRH is malfunctioning, a message appears on the warning screen when the ignition switch is in the“ ON” position. It indicates that SRH has been deactivated. Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
& Headlights( models with LED headlights)
The LED headlights may be malfunctioning if the headlights do not illuminate or if they do not illuminate at the appropriate brightness. In this case, have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
& Headlights( models with halogen 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, consult your SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the headlight aim.. It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.
To replace the right side headlight bulb, use a screwdriver to undo the clips on the air intake duct, then remove the air intake duct.
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