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:
System servicing
WARNING
When discarding a seatbelt retractor
assembly or scrapping
the entire vehicle damaged by a
collision, consult your SUBARU
dealer.
Tampering with or disconnecting
the system's wiring could result
in accidental activation of the
seatbelt pretensioner and/or
SRS airbag or ...
Fuel economy hints
The following suggestions will help to save
fuel.
Select the proper gear position for the
speed and road conditions.
Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration.
Always accelerate gently until you
reach the desired speed. Then try to
maintain that speed for as long as
possible.
Do ...
Outside mirrors
Convex mirror (passenger side)
WARNING
Objects look smaller in a convex
mirror and farther away than when
viewed in a flat mirror. Do not use
the convex mirror to judge the
distance of vehicles behind you
when changing lanes. Use the inside
mirror (or glance backwards) to
determine the actu ...
