Subaru Forester Quiz
Maintenance and service

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

In this manual: Maintenance and service
Foreword — 1Warranties — 5How to use this Owner’s Manual — 5Vehicle symbols — 1Safety precautions when driving — 14General information — 1Illustrated index — 7Function settings — 1Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags — 77Keys and doors — 169Climate control — 54Audio — 189Interior equipment — 38Starting and operating — 85Driving tips — 49In case of emergency — 21Appearance care — 17Maintenance and service — 103Specifications — 21Consumer information and Reporting safety defects — 31
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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.

Test yourself

A quick Subaru Forester quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.