Subaru Forester Manuals 2018 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 575

Maintenance and service/Replacing bulbs 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 una- voidable, 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) 11-39 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