Subaru WRX Manuals 2026 WRX Owner’s Manual | Page 281

Fuel 273
& Fuel Filler Lid and Cap
! Locations of the fuel filler lid
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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.
WARNING
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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
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 static electricity that may be present on your body. If your body is carrying an electrostatic charge, there is a possibility that an electric spark could ignite the fuel, which could burn you. To avoid acquiring a new static electric charge, do not get back into the vehicle while refueling is in progress.
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4. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it slowly counterclockwise.
WARNING
. Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. Before refueling, always turn the ignition switch to the“ OFF” position first and then close all vehicle doors and windows. Make sure that there are no lighted cigarettes, open flames or electrical sparks in the adjacent area. Only handle fuel outdoors. Quickly wipe up any spilled fuel.
. When opening the cap, grasp it firmly and turn it slowly to the left.
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Starting and Operating
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