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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:
X-MODE switch (models with 2 modes)
Type A
Type B
X-MODE switch (models with 1
mode)
Type A combination meter
X-MODE indicator
Type B combination meter
X-MODE indicator (models with 2 modes)
D.SNOW/MUD mode indicator
SNOW/DIRT mode indicator
X-MODE indicator (models with 1 mode)
To activate
Models with 2 modes
Turn the X-MODE switch to the right or left
and select SNOW/DIRTor D...
Using an electronic chirp, the system will
give you an audible signal when the doors
lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn
the audible signal off.
Perform the following steps to deactivate
the audible signal. You can also use the
same steps to restore the function...