Subaru Forester: Fuel / Fuel filler lid and cap
Other information:
If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened due to
malfunction or a dead battery, it can be
opened from the cargo area.
Remove the access cover at the rightside
of the cargo area trim using flat-head
screwdriver.
Clip
Remove the orange knob from the clip...
This feature is designed to protect the vehicle battery from excessive discharge if the exterior lights are accidentally left on. Once the engine is turned off and the driver's door is opened, the system automatically switches off the position lamps.
However, if you operate the lighting switch after the vehicle has been turned off, the position lamps will remain illuminated even with the driver's door open...