Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2018 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 516

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Maintenance and service/Replacing battery
replacing the bulb, first attach the side
marker light, and then attach the back-
up light.
Replacing battery
The access key fob/transmitter battery
may be discharged under the following
conditions.
. The operation of the keyless access
function is unstable
. The operating distance of the remote
keyless entry system is unstable
. The transmitter does not operate prop-
erly when used within the standard dis-
tance
& License plate light
1. Open the trunk and remove the clips
from the trunk lid trim with a flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Turn over the trunk lid trim.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out the socket.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
5. Install a new bulb.
6. Reinstall the bulb socket and the trunk
lid trim.
& Other bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary.
Replace the battery with a new one.
CAUTION
. Do not let dust, oil or water get on
or in the access key fob/trans-
mitter when replacing battery.
. Be careful not to touch or da-
mage the printed circuit board in
the access key fob/transmitter
when replacing the battery.
. Be careful not to allow children to
touch the battery and any re-
moved parts; children could
swallow them.
. There is a danger of an explosion
if the battery is incorrectly re-
placed. Replace only with the