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 2019-2022 Owners Manual: Brake system warning light (red)

This light illuminates with the parking brake applied while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released. WARNING Driving with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. This indicates your brake system may not be working properly...

Subaru Forester 2019-2022 Owners Manual: Installing child restraint systems with ALR/ELR seatbelt. Rearward facing child restraint

CAUTION When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seating position, set both seatbacks to the original position. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be securely restrained, which may result in death or serious injuries in the event of sudden stop, sudden steering maneuver or an accident...