SUBARU FORESTER 2003 SG / 2.G Owners Manual

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It is unnecessary to periodically check the battery fluid
level or periodically refill with distilled water.
However, if the battery fluid level is below the lower
level, remove the cap. Fill to the upper level with dis-
tilled water.
Never use more than 10 amperes when charg-
ing the battery because it will shorten battery
life.
Fuses
Never replace a fuse with one having a higher
rating or with material other than a fuse be-
cause 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.
One is located under the instrument panel behind the
coin tray on the driver’s seat side.
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To remove the coin tray, open the cover and pull the
coin tray out.
The other one is housed in the engine compartment. 1) Fuse puller
2) Spare fuse
The fuse puller and spare fuses are stored in the main
fuse box cover in the engine compartment.
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A) Good
B) Blown
If any lights, accessories or other electrical controls do
not operate, inspect the corresponding fuse. If a fuse
has blown, replace it.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position and
turn off all electrical accessories.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Determine which fuse may be blown. The back side
of each fuse box cover and the “Fuses and circuits”
section in chapter 12 in this manual show the circuit for
each fuse. 1) 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 the same 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
Main fuse box
The main fuses are designed to melt during an over-
load to prevent damage to the wiring harness and
electrical equipment. Check the main fuses if any elec-
trical component fails to operate (except the starter
motor) 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 ve-
hicle. Such accessories may cause the electronic sys-
tem to malfunction if they are incorrectly installed or if
they are not suited for the vehicle.
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Replacing bulbs
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Wattage Bulb No.
1) Headlight 12V–60/ 55WHB2 (H4)
2) Parking light 12V–5W 168
3) Map light 12V–8W —
4) Dome light 12V–8W —
5) Side marker light (Front) 12V–5W 168
6) Front turn signal 12V–21W (Amber)1474
7) Front fog light 12V–55W —
8) High mount stop light 12V–13W 912
9) Cargo area light 12V–5W —
10) Tail/stop light 12V–21/ 5W7443
11) Rear turn signal 12V–21W (Amber)1474
12) Backup light 12V–16W 921
13) Tail/stop light 12V–21/ 5W7443
14) Licence plate light 12V–5W 168

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Headlight
Halogen headlight bulbs become very hot while
in use. If you touch the bulb surface with bare
hands or greasy gloves, finger prints or grease
on the bulb surface 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, consult your
SUBARU dealer for proper adjustment of the head-
light aim.
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1) Rubber cover
2) Electrical connector
3) “Top” mark
1. Disconnect the electrical connector, then remove
the rubber cover.
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1) Retainer spring
2) Bulb
2. Remove the retainer spring. Remove the bulb from
the headlight assembly. 3. Remove the bulb from t
he headlight assembly.
4. Install the new bulb, then se t the retainer spring se-
curely.
5. Install the rubber cover with the top mark facing up,
then reconnect the electrical connector.
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Front turn signal, side marker light and
parking lights
1) Front turn signal light
2) Parking light
3) Front side marker light
The headlight assembly must be removed before the
parking light and front turn signal light bulbs can be re-
placed. When the headlight assembly has been re-
moved and then reinstalled, it may become necessary
to make a headlight aiming adjustment. It may be dif-
ficult to replace the bulbs. Have your SUBARU dealer
replace the bulbs if necessary.
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1. Remove the front grille. Use a screwdriver to de-
tach the four clips at the top and the three hooks on the
left, right and center.
2. Remove the grille side cover by undoing the two
clips and sliding the grille side cover toward the head-
light.
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3. Remove three bolts. 1) Rubber cover
2) Electrical connector
3) “Top” mark
4. Disconnect the connectors from the headlight as- sembly.
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