SUBARU FORESTER 2002 SG / 2.G Owners Manual

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Battery
WARNING
Before beginning work on or near any battery, be sure to extin-
guish all cigarettes, matches, and lighters. Never expose a bat- tery to an open flame or electric sparks. Batteries give off a gaswhich is highly flammable and explosive. For safety, in case an explosion does occur, wear eye protec-
tion or shield your eyes when working near any battery. Never
lean over a battery. Do not let battery fluid contact eyes, skin, fabrics, or paint be-
cause battery fluid is a corrosive acid. If battery fluid gets on yourskin or in your eyes, immediately flush the area with water thor-
oughly. Seek medical help immediately if acid has entered theeyes.If battery fluid is accidentally swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water, and seek medical attention
immediately. To lessen the risk of sparks, remove rings, metal watchbands,
and other metal jewelry. Never allow metal tools to contact the
positive battery terminal and anything connected to it WHILE youare at the same time in contact with any other metallic portion ofthe vehicle because a short circuit will result. Keep everyone including children away from the battery.
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California
to case cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after han-dling.
CAUTION
Never use more than 10 amperes when charging the battery be-
cause it will shorten battery life.

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It is unnecessary to periodically check the battery fluid level or periodi-
cally refill with distilled water. FusesCAUTION
Never replace a fuse with one having a higher rating or with mate-
rial other than a fuse because serious damage or a fire could re-sult.
HBB008DA HB8003CA
The fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent damage to
the wiring harness and electrical equipment. The fuses are located intwo fuse boxes. One is located under the instrument panel behind the
coin tray on the driver’s seat side. The other one is housed in the engine
compartment. The fuse puller and spare fuses are stored in the main
fuse box cover in the engine compartment.
If any lights, accessories or other electrical controls do not operate, in-
spect the corresponding fuse. If a fuse has blown, replace it.

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HSB011BB
HS0204
Good
Blown
1. Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position and turn off all electri-
cal accessories.
2. Remove the cover.(For behind the coin tray: open the coin tray and pull it horizontally to
remove it.)
3. Determine which fuse may be blown. The back side of each fuse boxcover and the “Fuse and circuits ” section in chapter 12 in this manual
show the circuit for each fuse.
HS0207
Fuse puller
4. Pull out the fuse with the fuse puller.
5. Inspect the fuse. If it has blown, replace it with a spare fuse of thesame rating.
6. If the same fuse blows again, this indicates that its system has a
problem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for repairs.

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Main fuse
HB8003CB
The main fuses are designed to melt during an overload to prevent dam-
age to the wiring harness and electrical equipment. Check the main
fuses if any electrical component fails to operate (except the starter mo-
tor) and other fuses are good. A melted main fuse must be replaced.
Use only replacements with the same specified rating as the melted
main fuse. If a main fuse blows after it is replaced, have the electrical
system checked by your nearest SUBARU dealer.
Installation of accessories
Always consult your SUBARU dealer before installing fog lights or any other electrical equipment in your vehicle. Such accessories may cause
the electronic system to malfunction if they are incorrectly installed or if
they are not suited for the vehicle.

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Replacing bulbs
HB5019EB
Wattage Bulb No.
1 Headlight
GT and OUTBACK modelsLow beam 12V –55W H1
High beam 12V –60W 9005 (HB3)
Except GT and OUTBACK models 12V –65/55W 9007 (HB5)
2 Front turn signal 12V –27W 1156NA (Amber)
3 Spot light 12V –8W —
4 Dome light 12V –8W —
5 Door step light 12V –3.4W —
6 Front turn signal light/
parking and front side marker light 12V –27/8W 1157NA (Amber)
7 Front fog light
Except OUTBACK 12V –55W H3
OUTBACK 12V– 51W 9006 (HB4)

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Wattage Bulb No.
8 Backup light
Sedan 12V–27W 3156K
Station wagon 12V –27W 1156
9 Luggage area light 12V –13W 912
Q High mount stop light
Sedan 12V–16W 921
Station wagon 12V –13W 912
W Rear turn signal light
Sedan 12V–21W —
Station wagon 12V –21W 7440
E Brake/tail light
Sedan 12V–27/8W 3157K
Station wagon 12V –27/8W 1157
R Licence plate light
Sedan 12V–5W 168
Station wagon 12V –3.8W or 5W 194 or 168
T Trunk room light 12V –5W W5W
HBF013FC
HBB033BC

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Headlight
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 develop into hot spots, caus-ing the bulb to break. If there are finger prints or grease on thebulb surface, wipe them away with a soft cloth moistened with al-cohol.
NOTE If headlight aiming is required, consult your SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the headlight aim. For GT and OUTBACK models
HBB040BB
HBB039BA
Remove the headlight bulb cover, by turning it counterclockwise.

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nLow beam light bulbs
HBB042BA
HBB041BB
1. Disconnect the electrical connector for the black cable.
2. Remove the retainer spring.
3. Replace the bulb, then set the retainer spring securely.
4. Reconnect the electrical connector for black cable.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover. n High beam light bulbs
HBB044BB
HBB043BA
1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb.
2. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Replace the bulb with new one.
4. Reconnect the electrical connector. At this time, use care not to
touch the bulb surface.

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5. To install the bulb to the headlight assembly, turn it clockwise until it clicks.
6. Install the headlight bulb cover. Except GT and OUTBACK models
HBB046BAHBB045BB
1. Disconnect the electrical connector while pressing the lock release tab.
2. Remove the bulb holder from the headlight assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb from the headlight assembly.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb holder in the headlight assembly by turning it clock-wise until it locks.
6. Remove the electrical connector.
Front fog light (if equipped)
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs. Have your SUBARU dealer
replace the bulbs if necessary. Front turn signal light, parking light and side marker light
The headlight assembly must be removed before the front turn signal
light and parking light bulbs can be replaced. When the headlight as-
sembly has been removed and then reinstalled, it may become neces-
sary to make a headlight aiming adjustment. After a bulb has been re-
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made at a SUBARU dealer.
HBB016BA
1. Remove the headlight assembly mounting screws located at the top
of and the front of the headlight assembly using a phillips screwdriver or
an open-end wrench.
2. Move the headlight assembly forward.
HBB039CBHBB020BA
3. Remove the bulb socket from the headlight assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it and turning counter-clockwise. Install a new bulb in the socket.
5. Set the bulb socket into the headlight assembly and turn it clockwise
until it locks.
6. Set the headlight assembly into the vehicle body. Tighten the mount-
ing screws.