Dome light, map light, cargo area light and door step light

Subaru Forester / Subaru Forester Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Replacing bulbs / Dome light, map light, cargo area light and door step light

When the door is opened, the map

When the door is opened, the map light illuminates and becomes very hot. When replacing the map light bulb, close the door and be careful not to burn yourself.

Dome light (type A)
Dome light (type A)

Dome light (type B)
Dome light (type B)

Map light
Map light

Cargo area light
Cargo area light

Door step light
Door step light

1. Remove the lens by prying the edge of the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.

2. Pull the bulb out of the socket.

3. Install a new bulb.

4. Reinstall the lens.

    See also:

    New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
    The performance and long life of your vehicle are dependent on how you handle and care for your vehicle while it is new. Follow these instructions during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km): ● ...

    Examples of the types of accidents in which the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will basically not deploy.
    The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags are designed basically not to deploy if the vehicle is struck from the side or from behind, or if it rolls onto its side or roof, or if it ...

    Exterior & Styling
    Let's not mince words here: When it comes to styling, Subaru went off the deep end a few years ago and brought us such gems as the B9 Tribeca — later blandified — and a couple models whose grilles ...