Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Replacing bulbs
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 injury.
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" F12-13.
- Do not touch the glass portion of
the light bulb with bare hands.
When holding the glass portion is unavoidable, hold it using a clean dry cloth to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
- Headlights (models with HID headlights)
- Headlights (models without HID headlights)
- Rear combination lights
- License plate light
- Map light
- Dome light and cargo area light
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 incorr ...
Headlights (models with HID headlights)
WARNING
High-intensity-discharge (HID) bulbs
are used for the low beams of the
headlights. These HID bulbs use an
extremely high voltage. To avoid the
risk of an electric shock that could
result ...
Other materials:
Removal
EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Front HoodREMOVAL1. FRONT HOOD PANELCAUTION:The hood COMPL - front is heavy. When removing or installing the hinge COMPL - front hood, be sure to work in a group of two or more.1. Open the hood COMPL - front.2. Remove the clips, and remove the insulator - front hood.3. Remo ...
Inspection
BRAKE > Stop Light SwitchINSPECTION1. CLEARANCE CHECKNOTE:Check for clearance is applied only to LED model.1. Measure the clearance between the end of the stop light switch and the stopper.Specification:Clearance (A) of the stop light switch: 1 mm — 2 mm (0.04 in — 0.08 in)(a)Stop light switc ...
Disassembly
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Front Hub Unit BearingDISASSEMBLYUsing the ST or a hydraulic press, push out the hub bolt (b) from the front hub unit bearing (a).CAUTION:• Be careful not to hammer the hub bolts. This may deform the hub unit bearing.• Do not reuse the hub bolt.NOTE:Since the hub ...
