Replacing bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. We recommend that you have the bulb replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.
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.
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”.
- Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When holding the glass portion is unavoidable, hold it using with a clean dry cloth to avoid getting moisture and grease on the bulb. If there is any fingerprints or grease on the bulb surface, wipe them away with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol. Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
NOTE
For models with type B combination meter, if SRH is malfunctioning, the SRH OFF indicator appears on the combination meter when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. It indicates that SRH has been deactivated. Contact a SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
Headlights
The LED headlight warning light illuminates if the LED headlights malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at a SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
Front turn signal light
Right-hand side
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the clips on the air intake duct, then remove the duct.
Left-hand side
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the secured clip of the washer tank. To make it easy to access the bulb, turn the neck of the washer fluid filler pipe as illustrated.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb and remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Replace the bulb. At this time, use care not to touch the bulb surface.
5. To install the bulb to the headlight assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
6. Reconnect the electrical connector.
7. Put the air intake duct with the clips (right-hand side).
8. Set the washer fluid filler pipe to the original place and secure it with the clips (left-hand side).
Front fog light (if equipped) / Rear turn signal lights
Front fog light (if equipped)
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.
Rear turn signal lights
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the secured clips of the covers.
2. Push and move the cover to the forward to unlock the 2 tabs.
3. When unlocked, pull out the covers.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the rear combination light assembly.
6. Slide the rear combination light assembly rearward to remove it from the vehicle.
7.Remove the bulb socket from the rear combination light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
8.Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it.
9.Set the bulb socket into the rear combination light assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
10. Reconnect the electrical connector.
11. Put the rear combination light assembly into place while aligning the 2 pins with the holes and secure to the vehicle.
12.Tighten the screws.
13.Put the covers back in place.
Backup light
1. Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the light cover as shown in the illustration, and pry the light cover off from the rear gate trim.
2.Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and replace it.
4. Install the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
5. Route the wire as shown in the illustration.
6. Install the light cover on the rear gate.
Vanity mirror light / Door step light / Dome light and cargo area light / Other bulbs
Vanity mirror light
CAUTION
Replacing the bulb could cause burns since the bulb may be very hot. Have the bulb replaced by your SUBARU dealer.
Door step light
CAUTION
Replacing the bulb could cause a short circuit. Have the bulb replaced by your SUBARU dealer.
Dome light and cargo area light
Dome light
Cargo area light (models without rear gate light)
- Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
- Pull the bulb out of the socket.
- Install a new bulb.
- Put the lens back in place.
Other bulbs
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have the bulbs replaced by your SUBARU dealer if necessary.