Subaru Outback: Fuses
CAUTION
Never replace a fuse with one having a higher rating or with material other than a fuse because 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 fuse box cover on the driver’s seat side. To remove the cover, pull it out.
The other one is housed in the engine compartment.
The spare fuses are stored in the main fuse box cover in the engine compartment.
The fuse puller is stored in the main fuse box in the engine compartment.
1) Good
2) 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. Look at the back side of each fuse box cover and refer to “Fuses and circuits” F12-10.
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 overload to prevent damage to the
wiring harness and electrical equipment. Check the main fuses if any electrical
component fails to
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
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 the risk of sustaining
a burn injury.
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If you must rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, depress the
accelerator pedal slightly and move the shift lever/select lever back and forth
between “1”/“D” and “R” repeatedly. Do not race the engine. For the best possible
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To change from low beam to high beam, push the turn signal lever forward. When
the headlights are on high beam, the high beam indicator light “”
on the combination meter is also on.
To switch back to low beam, pull the lever back to the detent position.
