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Dome light

Cargo area light (models without rear gate light)
- Remove the lens by prying the edge of
the lens with a flat-head screwdriver.
- Pull the bulb out of the socket.
- Install a new bulb.
- Put the lens back in place.
It may be difficult to replace the bulbs.
Have the bulbs replaced by your
SUBARU dealer if necessary...
Other information:
CAUTION
Use the emergency brake only in
case of an emergency. If the emergency
brake is excessively used, the
brake parts will wear down faster or
the brake may not work sufficiently
due to brake overheating.
NOTE
While using the emergency brake:
The electronic parking brake indicator
light and the indicator light on the
parking brake switch illuminate and a
chirp sounds...
Apply a flat-head screwdriver to the
light cover as shown in the illustration, and
pry the light cover off from the rear gate
trim.
Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it.
Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket and
replace it.
Install the bulb socket by turning it
clockwise...