Maintenance and service -> Fuses for your Subaru Forester 2019-2024
Fuses 487
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.
11-21. 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.
NOTE
Fuse rating and using circuit are de-
scribed on each behind the fuse box
cover.
The fuse puller is stored in the main fuse
box in the engine compartment.
Pinch the upper part of the fuse puller
when removing it from the main fuse box.
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.
1
Spare fuses
The other one (main fuse box) is housed in
the engine compartment. Also, the spare
fuses are stored in the fuse box cover.
1
2
Good
Blown
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Installation of accessories
488
If any lights, accessories or other electrical
controls do not operate, inspect the corre-
sponding fuse. If a fuse has blown, replace
it.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position and turn off all electrical
accessories.
repairs.
11-22. Installation of acces-
sories
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 incor-
rectly installed or if they are not suited for
the vehicle.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Determine which fuse may be blown.
Look at the back side of each fuse box
cover.
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 pro-
blem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for





