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

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 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system (if equipped)

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) is a system designed to help avoid collisions or reduce collision damage when reversing the vehicle. If a wall or an obstacle is detected in the reversing direction, the system will notify the driver with a warning sound and may activate the vehicle’s brakes automatically...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Operation

Driver’s side Passenger’s side SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occurs. After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate immediately so that the driver’s vision is not obstructed. The SRS airbags can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position...