Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual / Starting and operating / Fuel / If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened

Subaru Forester: Fuel / If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened

If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened due to malfunction or a dead battery, it can be opened from the cargo area.

Subaru Forester. If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened

Remove the access cover at the rightside of the cargo area trim using flat-head screwdriver.

Clip
Remove the orange knob from the clip.
Pull the orange knob to unlock the fuel filler lid.

Refueling

Only one person should be involved in refueling. Do not allow others to approach the area of the vehicle near the fuel filler pipe while refueling is in progress. Be sure to observe any other precautions that are posted at the service station. To unlock the fuel filler lid, perform one of th..

State emission testing (U.S. only)

WARNING Only use a four-wheel dynamometer when testing an All-Wheel Drive model. Testing of an AWD model must NEVER be performed on a single two-wheel dynamometer...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Tongue load

Tongue load Ensure that the trailer tongue load is from 8 to 11% of the total trailer weight and does not exceed the maximum value of 150 lbs (68 kg). Jack Bathroom scale The tongue load can be weighed with a bathroom scale as shown in the illustration above...

Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Arming the system

The alarm system becomes armed when the following operation is performed. Close all windows and the moonroof (if equipped) and turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position. Carry the key and get out of the vehicle. Make sure that the engine hood is locked...

Average fuel consumption

Subaru Forester. Average fuel consumption

Displays the driving range per gallon of fuel Displays the driving range per liter of fuel Displays the fuel consumption per 100 km

This display shows the average rate of fuel consumption since the trip meter was last reset.