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State Emission Testing (U.S. Only)
! If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened
(Outback)
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If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened due to
a malfunction or a dead battery, it can be
opened from the cargo area.
7-2. State Emission Testing
(U.S. Only)
WARNING
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1) Clip
2. Remove the yellow clip from the trim.
Only use a four-wheel dynamometer
when testing an All-Wheel Drive
(AWD) model.
Testing of an AWD model must
NEVER be performed on a single
two-wheel dynamometer. Attempting
to do so will result in uncontrolled
vehicle movement and may
cause an accident or injuries to
persons nearby.
1. Remove the access cover at the rightside
of the cargo area trim using a flathead
screwdriver.
3. Pull the yellow clip to unlock the fuel
filler lid.
CAUTION
. At state inspection time, remember
to tell your inspection or
service station in advance not to
place your SUBARU AWD vehicle
on a two-wheel dynamometer.
Otherwise, serious transmission
damage will result.
. Resultant vehicle damage due to
improper testing is not covered
under the SUBARU Limited Warranty
and is the responsibility of
the state inspection program or