Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Subaru Outback Base, Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 19 (Lighting System): General Description: Specification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
SPECIFICATION CHART
| Headlight | Halogen type low beam | 12 V - 55 W |
| HID type low beam | 12 V - 35 W | |
| Halogen type high beam | 12 V - 60 W | |
| Front turn signal, parking | 12 V - 28/8 W | |
| Front side marker light | 12 V - 5 W | |
| Front fog light | 12 V - 55 W | |
| Side turn signal light | 12 V - 1.4 W (LED) | |
| Rear combination light | Stop/Tail light/Rear side marker light | 12 V - 27/8 W |
| Turn signal light | 12 V - 27 W | |
| Rear finisher light | 12 V - 5 W | |
| Back-up light | 12 V - 16 W | |
| License plate light | 12 V - 5 W | |
| High-mounted stop light | 12 V - 1.2 W (LED) | |
| Room light | 12 V - 8 W (Model without rear entertainment system) | |
| 12 V - 5 W (Model with rear entertainment system) | ||
| Spot map light | 12 V - 8 W | |
| Luggage room light | 12 V - 13 W | |
| Rear gate light | 12 V - 5 W | |
| Glove box light | 12 V - 1.4 W | |
| Door step light | 12 V - 3 W | |
| Vanity mirror light | 12 V - 3 W | |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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