Subaru Forester Manuals 2012 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 256

7-4 Starting and operating . When opening the cap, grasp it firmly and turn it slowly counterclockwise. 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. 1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid release lever up. The lever is on the floor at the left of the driver’s seat. WARNING Before ope