Subaru Forester Manuals 2019 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 482

476 Fuses For “STARLINK Safety and Security without navigation system”: When the vehicle battery is discharged or replaced, the audio unit needs to be paired with a smartphone via bluetooth for some settings. For details about how to pair, refer to the separate navigation/audio Owner’s Manual. 11-22. Fuses S11BB CAUTION Never replace a fuse with one having a higher rating or with material other than a fuse because serious damage or a fire could result. The fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to the wiring harness and electrical equipment. The fuses are located in two fuse boxes. 1) Spare fuses The other one (main fuse box) is housed in the engine compartment. Also, the spare fuses are stored in the fuse box cover. One is located under the instrument panel behind the fuse box cover on the driver’s seat side. To remove the cover, pull it out. The fuse puller is stored in the main fuse box in the engine compartment.