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Question posted by wbstyle on March 16th, 2013

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My 2nd hand Forester doesn't have a manual. People at the carwash moved something yesterday and now I can't get the parking lights to turn off, even when the car is turned off. Any ideas before I get a flat battery?

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Owner's Manual - Page 67

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Owner's Manual - Page 97

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Owner's Manual - Page 112

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Owner's Manual - Page 123

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Owner's Manual - Page 134

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Owner's Manual - Page 135

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Owner's Manual - Page 223

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Owner's Manual - Page 224

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Owner's Manual - Page 257

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Owner's Manual - Page 273

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Owner's Manual - Page 341

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Owner's Manual - Page 342

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