Subaru Forester Manuals 2020 Forester Quick Reference Guide | Page 5

Operate Select lever/Shift lever Continuously variable transmission Select lever button With the brake pedal depressed, shift while pressing the select lever button in. Shift while pressing the select lever button in. Models with L position Models with manual mode Shift without pressing the select lever button. L = L position: L is for using engine braking when going down a hill, etc. To select this mode, move the select lever from the D position to the L position. Downshift Upshift M = Manual mode: With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the select lever from the D position to the M position to select the manual mode. Shift paddle: Gearshifts can be performed using the shift paddle behind the steering wheel. Fuel Fuel Requirements The engine is designed to operate using unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher. Fuel filler rid 1 To unlock the fuel filler lid, perform one of the operations below. – Press the button on the key fob. – Press the unlock side of the power door locking switch. – Turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK/OFF. 2 Push the rear side of the fuel filler lid. 3 The fuel filler lid opens automatically. Open it further by hand. 5