SUBARU FORESTER 2003 SG / 2.G Owners Manual
FORESTER 2003 SG / 2.G
SUBARU
SUBARU
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SUBARU FORESTER 2003 SG / 2.G Owners Manual
Trending: fuse box, ground clearance, engine, keyless, fuel pump, load capacity, check engine
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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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1
2
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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.
AB
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1
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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
4
3
2
1
56
7 89
10 11 1213
14
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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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