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Fuel

and may produce a sulfur exhaust odor or

! RON

smell. SUBARU recommends that you try

S07AA010301

This octane rating is the Research Octane

S07AA

a different brand of unleaded gasoline

Number.

CAUTION

having lower sulfur to determine if the

! AKI

problem is fuel related before returning

your vehicle to an authorized dealer for

Use of a fuel which is low in quality

S07AA010302

This octane rating is the average of the

service.

or use of an inappropriate fuel

Research Octane and Motor Octane num-

additive may cause damage to the

bers and is commonly referred to as the

! MMT

engine and/or fuel system.

Anti Knock Index (AKI).

S07AA0106

Some gasoline contains an octane-enhan-

cing additive called MMT (Methylcyclo-

! Unleaded gasoline

pentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). If

S07AA0104

& Fuel requirements

The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed

you use such fuels, your emission control

to accept only an unleaded gasoline filler

S07AA01

The engine is designed to operate using

system performance may deteriorate and

nozzle. Under no circumstances should

unleaded gasoline with an octane rating

the CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-

leaded gasoline be used because it will

of 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher.

function indicator light may turn on. If this

damage the emission control system and

happens, return to your authorized

! Mexico only

may impair driveability and fuel economy.

SUBARU Dealer for service. If it is

S07AA0121

Add a bottle of genuine SUBARU fuel

! Gasoline for California-certified

determined that the condition is caused

additive to the fuel every 15,000 km (9,000

LEV

by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be

miles). Refer to an authorized SUBARU

S07AA0112

If your vehicle was certified to California9s

covered by your warranty.

dealer for details.

low emission vehicle (LEV) standards as

! Gasoline for cleaner air

! Fuel octane rating

indicated on the underhood tune-up label,

S07AA0107

Your use of gasoline with detergent ad-

S07AA0103

it is designed to optimize engine and

Using a gasoline with a lower octane rating

ditives will help prevent deposits from

emission performance with gasoline that

can cause persistent and heavy knocking,

forming in your engine and fuel system.

meets the clean burning low-sulfur Cali-

which can damage the engine. Do not be

This helps keep your engine in tune and

fornia gasoline specifications. If you live in

concerned if your vehicle sometimes

your emission control system working

any other state than California, your

knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or

properly, and is a way of doing your part

vehicle will operate on gasoline meeting

when you accelerate. Contact your

for cleaner air. If you continuously use a

Federal specifications. Gasoline sold out-

SUBARU dealer if you use a fuel with the

high quality fuel with the proper detergent

side California is permitted to have higher

specified octane rating and your vehicle

and other additives, you should never

sulfur levels, which may affect the perfor-

knocks heavily or persistently.

need to add any fuel system cleaning

mance of your vehicle9s catalytic converter

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agents to your fuel tank.

octane rating no lower than that specified

& Fuel filler lid and cap

in this manual.

S07AA02

Many gasolines are now blended with

! Locations of the fuel filler lid and the

. Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is

materials called oxygenates. Use of these

lid release lever

sometimes mixed with unleaded gasoline.

fuels can also help keep the air cleaner.

S07AA0202

Methanol can be used in your vehicle

Oxygenated blend fuels, such as ethanol

ONLY if it does not exceed 5% of the fuel

(ethyl or grain alcohol) may be used in your

mixture AND if it is accompanied by

vehicle, but should contain no more than

sufficient quantities of the proper cosol-

10% ethanol for the proper operation of

vents and corrosion inhibitors required to

your SUBARU.

prevent damage to the fuel system. Do not

Do not use any gasoline that contains

use fuel containing methanol EXCEPT

more than 10% ethanol, including from any

under these conditions.

pump labeled E15, E30, E50 or E85 (which

. If undesirable driveability problems are

are only some examples of fuel containing

experienced and you suspect they may be

more than 10% ethanol).

fuel related, try a different brand of gaso-

line before seeking service at your

In addition, some gasoline suppliers are

SUBARU dealer.

now producing reformulated gasolines,

Fuel filler lid

. Fuel system damage or driveability

which are designed to reduce vehicle

problems which result from the use of

emissions. SUBARU approves the use of

improper fuel are not covered under the

reformulated gasoline.

SUBARU Limited Warranty.

If you are not sure what the fuel contains,

CAUTION

you should ask your service station op-

erators if their gasolines contain deter-

Do not let fuel spill on the exterior

gents and oxygenates and if they have

surfaces of the vehicle. Because fuel

been reformulated to reduce vehicle emis-

may damage the paint, be sure to

sions.

wipe off any spilled fuel quickly.

As additional guidance, only use fuels

Paint damage caused by spilled fuel

suited for your vehicle as explained in the

is not covered under the SUBARU

following description.

Limited Warranty.

. Fuel should be unleaded and have an

Fuel filler lid release lever

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firmly and turn it slowly to the left.

! Refueling

Do not remove the cap quickly.

S07AA0201

Only one person should be involved in

Fuel may be under pressure and

refueling. Do not allow others to approach

spray out of the fuel filler neck,

the area of the vehicle near the fuel filler

especially in hot weather. If you

pipe while refueling is in progress.

hear a hissing sound while you

Be sure to observe any other precautions

are removing the cap, wait for the

that are posted at the service station.

sound to stop and then slowly

open the cap to prevent fuel from

1. Stop the vehicle and turn the ignition

spraying out and creating a fire

switch to the <LOCK=/<OFF= position and

hazard.

turn off all the other electrical components.

2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid

release lever up. The lever is on the floor at

Open

the left of the driver9s seat.

WARNING

3. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it

slowly counterclockwise.

Before opening the fuel filler cap,

first touch the vehicle body or a

WARNING

metal portion of the fuel pump or

similar object to discharge any sta-

. Gasoline vapor is highly flam-

tic electricity that may be present on

mable. Before refueling, always

your body. If your body is carrying

turn the ignition switch to the

an electrostatic charge, there is a

<LOCK=/<OFF= position first and

possibility that an electric spark

then close all vehicle doors and

could ignite the fuel, which could

windows. Make sure that there

4. Set the fuel filler cap on the cap holder

burn you. To avoid acquiring a new

are no lighted cigarettes, open

inside the fuel filler lid.

static electric charge, do not get

flames or electrical sparks in the

back into the vehicle while refueling

WARNING

adjacent area. Only handle fuel

is in progress.

outdoors. Quickly wipe up any

. When refueling, insert the fuel

spilled fuel.

nozzle securely into the fuel filler

. When opening the cap, grasp it

pipe. If the nozzle is lifted or not

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7. Close the fuel filler lid completely.

fully inserted, its automatic stop-

not securely tightened, fuel may

ping mechanism may not func-

leak out while the vehicle is being

CAUTION

tion, causing fuel to overflow the

driven or fuel spillage could oc-

tank and creating a fire hazard.

cur in the event of an accident,

If you spill any fuel on the painted

creating a fire hazard.

. Stop refueling when the auto-

surface, rinse it off immediately.

matic stop mechanism on the

. Do not let fuel spill on the exterior

Otherwise, the painted surface

fuel nozzle activates. If you con-

surfaces of the vehicle. Because

could be damaged.

tinue to add fuel, temperature

fuel may damage the paint, be

changes or other conditions

sure to wipe off any spilled fuel

may cause fuel to overflow from

quickly. Paint damage caused by

NOTE

the tank and create a fire hazard.

spilled fuel is not covered under

. You will see the <

= sign in the fuel

the SUBARU Limited Warranty.

gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler

5. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler

. Always use a genuine SUBARU

door (lid) is located on the right side of

pump automatically stops. Do not add any

fuel filler cap. If you use the

the vehicle.

more fuel.

wrong cap, it may not fit or have

. If the fuel filler cap is not tightened

6. Put the cap back on, turn it clockwise

proper venting and your fuel tank

until it clicks or if the tether is caught

until you hear a clicking noise. Be certain

and emission control system

under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE

not to catch the tether under the cap while

may be damaged. It could also

warning light/malfunction indicator

tightening.

lead to fuel spillage and a fire.

light may illuminate. Refer to <CHECK

. Immediately put fuel in the tank

ENGINE warning light/Malfunction in-

CAUTION

whenever the low fuel warning

dicator light= F3-15.

light illuminates. Engine misfires

Make sure that the cap is tightened

as a result of an empty tank could

until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage

CAUTION

cause damage to the engine.

in the event of an accident.

Continuing to operate your vehi-

. Never add any cleaning agents to

cle at an extremely low fuel level

the fuel tank. The addition of a

may result in a reduction of

cleaning agent may cause da-

engine performance.

mage to the fuel system.

. After refueling, turn the cap to the

right until it clicks to ensure that

it is fully tightened. If the cap is

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