Subaru Forester: Fuel filler lid and cap / 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 the operations below.
- Press the unlock/disarm button on
the key fob.
- Press the unlock side of the power
door locking switch.
- Turn the ignition switch to “ACC” or
“LOCK”/“OFF”.
- Push the rear side of the fuel filler lid.
- The fuel filler lid opens automatically.
Open it further by hand.
WARNING
Before opening the fuel filler cap,
first touch the vehicle body or a
metal portion of the fuel pump or
similar object to discharge any static
electricity that may be present on
your body. If your body is carrying
an electrostatic charge, there is a
possibility that an electric spark
could ignite the fuel, which could
burn you. To avoid acquiring a new
static electric charge, do not get
back into the vehicle while refueling
is in progress.
- Open
- Close
- Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it
slowly counterclockwise.
WARNING
- Gasoline vapor is highly flammable.
Before refueling, always
turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position first and
then close all vehicle doors and
windows. Make sure that there
are no lighted cigarettes, open
flames or electrical sparks in the
adjacent area. Only handle fuel
outdoors. Quickly wipe up any
spilled fuel.
- When opening the cap, grasp it
firmly and turn it slowly to the left.
Do not remove the cap quickly.
Fuel may be under pressure and
spray out of the fuel filler neck,
especially in hot weather. If you
hear a hissing sound while you
are removing the cap, wait for the
sound to stop and then slowly
open the cap to prevent fuel from
spraying out and creating a fire
hazard.
- Set the fuel filler cap on the cap holder
inside the fuel filler lid.
WARNING
- When refueling, insert the fuel
nozzle securely into the fuel filler
pipe. If the nozzle is lifted or not
fully inserted, its automatic stopping
mechanism may not function,
causing fuel to overflow the
tank and creating a fire hazard.
- Stop refueling when the automatic
stop mechanism on the
fuel nozzle activates. If you continue
to add fuel, temperature
changes or other conditions
may cause fuel to overflow from
the tank and create a fire hazard.
- Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler
pump automatically stops. Do not add any
more fuel.
- Put the cap back on and turn it clockwise
until you hear a clicking noise. Be
certain not to catch the tether under the
cap while tightening.
CAUTION
Make sure that the cap is tightened
until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage
in the event of an accident.
- Close the fuel filler lid completely.
CAUTION
If you spill any fuel on the painted
surface, rinse it off immediately.
Otherwise, the painted surface
could be damaged.
NOTE
- You will see the sign
in the fuel
gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler
door (lid) is located on the right side of
the vehicle.
- If the fuel filler cap is not tightened
until it clicks or if the tether is caught
under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE
warning light/malfunction indicator
light may illuminate. Refer to “CHECK
ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator
light”.
- To lock the fuel filler lid, perform one
of the operations below. However if
these operations are performed when
the fuel filler lid is open, the fuel filler lid
will not lock when it is subsequently
closed.
- Press the lock/arm button on the
key fob.
- Press the lock side of the power
door locking switch.
- When the doors are locked or unlocked
using the automatic door lock
system, the fuel filler lid will be locked
or unlocked at the same time.
CAUTION
- Never add any cleaning agents to
the fuel tank. The addition of a
cleaning agent may cause damage
to the fuel system.
- After refueling, turn the cap to the
right until it clicks to ensure that
it is fully tightened. If the cap is
not securely tightened, fuel may
leak out while the vehicle is being
driven or fuel spillage could occur
in the event of an accident,
creating a fire hazard.
- Do not let fuel spill on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Because
fuel may damage the paint, be
sure to wipe off any spilled fuel
quickly. Paint damage caused by
spilled fuel is not covered under
the SUBARU Limited Warranty.
- Always use a genuine SUBARU
fuel filler cap. If you use the
wrong cap, it may not fit or have
proper venting and your fuel tank
and emission control system
may be damaged. It could also
lead to fuel spillage and a fire.
- Immediately put fuel in the tank
whenever the low fuel warning
light illuminates. Engine misfires
as a result of an empty tank could
cause damage to the engine.
Continuing to operate your vehicle
at an extremely low fuel level
may result in a reduction of
engine performance.
If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened due to
malfunction or a dead battery, it can be
opened from the cargo area.
Remove the access cover at the rightside
of the cargo area trim using flat-head
screwdriver...
Other information:
Rotate the key toward the front to lock.
Rotate the key toward the rear to unlock.
In this case, only the driver’s side door is
locked or unlocked.
NOTE
Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
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