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Maintenance and service
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1) Spring
2) Connector
4. Disconnect the connector behind the case cap.
5. Release the retainer spring.
6. Replace the bulb with a new one. Then reconnect
the connectors and reinstall the removed parts in
the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION
Halogen fog light 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 hotspots, causing the bulb to break. If there arefinger prints or grease on the bulb surface,
wipe them away with soft cloth moistenedwith alcohol.
Front side marker light
1. Remove the front side marker light assembly by

Maintenance and service
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prying the edge of the lens with a regular screwdriv-
er. At this time, use a cloth to protect the body from
being damaged by the screwdriver.
2. Remove the bulb holder from the front side mark-
er light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
4. Set the bulb holder into the front side marker light
assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
5. Reinstall the front side marker light assembly
onto the side of the front fender. Rear combination lights
Sedan1. Remove the clip from the rear trunk trim with a
regular screwdriver.
1) Backup light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Brake light 4) Tail light
5) Brake/tail light
2. Open the rear portion of the side trunk trim panel.
3. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combina-
tion light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it
and turning counterclockwise. Install a new bulb.
5. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light
assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
6. Secure the rear trunk trim panel with the clips.

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1) Tail/stop light
2) Rear turn signal light
3) Backup light
4) Rear side marker light
3. Remove the bulb holder from the rear combina-
tion light assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pushing it
and turning counterclockwise. Install a new bulb.
5. Set the bulb holder into the rear combination light
assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
6. Close the cover and latch the lock.
7. Reinstall the rear combination light assembly and
its side cover.
License plate light
1. Remove the mounting screws using a phillips
screwdriver.
2. Remove the cover and lens.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the lens and cover.
5. Tighten the mounting screws.

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1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens
with a regular screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens. Trunk light
1. Remove the cover by squeezing its sides and
pulling it.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the cover.
High mount stop light
Sedan
1. Remove the high mount stop light cover by pry-
ing the edge with a screwdriver.
2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. Install a new bulb.
3. Reinstall the cover.

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Wagon
1. Remove the mounting screw covers by prying
the edge with a screwdriver.
2. Remove the mounting screws using a phillips
screwdriver and then remove the high mount stop
light cover.
3. Remove the bulbs from the socket by pushing it
and turning counterclockwise. Install a new bulb.
4. Reinstall the cover.
5. Tighten the mounting screws then reinstall thecovers. NOTE
Other bulbs may be difficult to replace. Have your SUBARU dealer replace these bulbs if necessary.

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Specifications 12-2
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Dimensions 12-2
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Engine 12-3
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Electrical system 12-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities 12-4
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Tires 12-5
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Wheel alignment 12-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and circuits 12-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse panel located behind the coin tray 12-6 . . . . . .
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment 12-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb chart 12-9
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Vehicle identification 12-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications

Specifications
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Bulb chart
Description Wattage Bulb type
Headlight 12V-60/55W 9007 (HB3)
Front fog light 12V-55W —
Front turn signal 12V-21W —
Parking light 12V-5W 168
Side marker light (Front) 12V-5W 168
Side marker light (Rear) 12V-5W 168 Rear combination light Brake light 12V-21W 7440
Brake/tail 12V-21/5W 7443
Turn signal 12V-21W (Amber) —
Tail light 12V-21/5W 7443
Back-up light 12V-21W 7440
High mount stop light Sedan
(in compartment) 12V-18W 921 Sedan
(in rear spoiler) 12V-1.2W —
Wagon 12V-13W 912
License plate light 12V-5W 168
Trunk room light 12V-16W W16W Description Wattage Bulb type
Cargo area light 12V-13W
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Front ashtray light 12V-1.4W —
Dome light 12V-8W —
Map light 12V-8W —

Index
14-2
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) 7-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning light 3-13, 7-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessory power outlet 6-8, 6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 5-2, 11-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air cleaner element 11-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioner operation 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air filtration system 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air flow selection 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum wheels 11-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ambient temperature indicator 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antenna system 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) 7-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arming the system 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Armrest 1-9
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Ashtray 6-12
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AT OIL TEMPerature warning light 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio set 5-3
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Auto-dimming mirror /compass 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor
(A/ELR) 1-14
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Automatic transmission 7-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities 12-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 11-27
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Selector lever 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift lock release 7-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature warning light 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B
Battery
11-54
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Jump starting 9-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake
Booster 11-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 11-34
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Pad and lining 11-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedal 11-37
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Brake system 7-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning light 3-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 7-22
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Tips 7-22
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Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings 11-40
Brake pedal
Free play 11-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reserve distance 11-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Chart 12-9
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Replacing 11-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CCapacities 12-4
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Cargo Anchorage hooks 6-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Area light 6-2, 11-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index
14-7
Spark plugs 11-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote keyless entry system 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement Brake pad and lining 11-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper blades 11-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing bulbs 11-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo area light 11-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doom light 11-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog light 11-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal light 11-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker light 11-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight 11-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High mount stop light 11-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate light 11-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Map light 11-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking light 11-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear combination light 11-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk light 11-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) 2-10 . .
Air cleaner element 11-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery (remote keyless entry system) 2-8 . . . . .
Rocking the vehicle 8-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roof rail and crossbar 8-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S Seatbelt 6
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Pretensioners 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety tips 1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning light and chime 1-15, 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelts 1-12
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Seat Cushion height adjustment (driver ’s seat) 1-5 .
Fabric 10-5
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Heater 1-6
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Security system 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selector lever 7-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift lock release 7-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift position indicator 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side ventilators 4-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snow tires 8-13
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Sounding a panic alarm 2-8, 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark plugs 11-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 12-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) 6, 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag system warning light 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS frontal airbag 1-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS side airbag 1-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the engine 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State emission testing (U.S. only) 7-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the engine 7-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .