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In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines, which are designed to reduce vehicle emissions. SUBARU approves the use of reformulated gasoline.
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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.
. 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.
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The fuel filler lid is located at the rear right side of the vehicle.
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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“” 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.
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