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Fuel
now producing reformulated gasolines , which are designed to reduce vehicle emissions . SUBARU approves the use of reformulated gasoline .
If you are not sure what the fuel contains , you should ask your service station operators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions .
As additional guidance , only use fuels suited for your vehicle as explained in the following description .
. Fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower than that specified in this manual .
. Methanol ( methyl or wood alcohol ) is sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline . Methanol can be used in your vehicle ONLY if it does not exceed 5 % of the fuel mixture AND if it is accompanied by sufficient quantities of the proper cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors required to prevent damage to the fuel system . Do not use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under these conditions .
. If undesirable driveability problems are experienced and you suspect they may be fuel related , try a different brand of gasoline before seeking service at your
SUBARU dealer .
. Fuel system damage or driveability problems which result from the use of improper fuel are not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty .
CAUTION
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 .
& Fuel filler lid and cap
! Locations of the fuel filler lid
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! Refueling
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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 .
1 . Before refueling , stop the vehicle , then turn off the ignition switch to turn off all the electrical components . At this time , the fuel filler lid also unlocks .
NOTE
When you lock the door , the fuel filler lid also locks . To unlock the fuel filler lid , perform one of the operations below .
– Press the unlock button on the key fob .
– Press the unlock side of the power door locking switch .
2 . Push the rear side of the fuel filler lid .
3 . 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 sta-