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

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

    Subaru Forester. If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened

    Clip

  2. Remove the orange knob from the clip.

    Subaru Forester. If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened

  3. 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..

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    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.

    Subaru Forester. Average fuel consumption

    TRIP RESET switch

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