Subaru Forester 2019-2026 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 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Low fuel warning light

The low fuel warning light illuminates when the tank is nearly empty, at approximately 2.5 US gal (9.5 liters, 2.1 Imp gal). It only operates when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. CAUTION Promptly put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light illuminates...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Locking and unlocking

Release button Emergency key While pressing the release button of the access key fob, take out the emergency key. Lock or unlock the driver’s door with the emergency key in the procedure described in “Locking and unlocking from the outside”...

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.