Subaru Forester (2022 year). Manual in english — page 19

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&

To remove the front cover

1. Push the front cover to the right side
and shorten the bar.
2. Remove the front cover.

&

To remove the cover housing

1. Rewind the cover.

2. Push the cover housing to the right
side and shorten it.
3. Take it off the retainer.

&

Stowage of the cargo area
cover

The cargo area cover can be stowed in
under the cargo floor.

1. Pull the strap to open the center part of
the cargo floor lid, and then remove the lid.
2. Remove the left and right parts of the
cargo floor lid.

3. Stow the cover housing in the cargo
area end.

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To install the cover housing

1. Insert the protrusion located on the
right end of the sleeve into the recess of
the retainer.

2. Push the cover housing to the right
side and shorten the bar.
3. Insert the other protrusion into the
recess of the other retainer.

6-13. Cargo tie-down hooks

The cargo area is equipped with several
tie-down hooks so that cargo can be
secured with a cargo net or ropes.
When using the tie-down hooks, turn them
down out of the storing recesses.

CAUTION

The cargo tie-down hooks are de-
signed only for securing light cargo.
Never try to secure cargo that ex-
ceeds the capacity of the hooks. The
maximum load capacity is 22 lbs (10
kg) per hook.

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6-14. Cargo upper hooks

There are two hooks on the lining in the
cargo area. Use them to hang or secure
lightweight objects when the vehicle is
stopped.

WARNING

Do not hang anything on the hooks
that produces a flame. Flammable
gas may fill the inside of the vehicle
or cause a fire.

CAUTION

When using a hook, observe the
following precautions.

.

Do not drive with an object hang-

ing on a hook. There is a risk that
you will not be able to see behind
you, or that an object may be
propelled when braking or start-
ing suddenly, which could lead to
an accident or injury.

.

Do not hang heavy or large ob-

jects on the hook.

Maximum load capacity: 6 lbs (3
kg)

.

Do not use the hooks to secure

the child restraint system.

.

On hot, sunny days, do not leave

objects hanging from the hooks
for a long time. If the inside of the
car becomes hot, the hook may
be deformed, and the hanging
objects may fall.

6-15. Under-floor storage
compartment (if equipped)

NOTE

The shape of the storage compartment
may be different depending on the
model.

The storage compartment is located under
the floor of the cargo area and can be used
to store small items. Pull the strap to open
the center part of the cargo floor lid, and
then remove the lid.

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CAUTION

.

Always keep the lid of the storage

compartment closed while driv-
ing to reduce the risk of injury in
the event of sudden stop or an
accident.

.

Do not store spray cans, contain-

ers with flammable or corrosive
liquids or any other dangerous
items in the storage compart-
ment.

6-16. Front View Monitor (if
equipped)

The image from the camera mounted
inside the front grille is displayed in the
multi-function display (color LCD). This
eliminates blind spots and allows the driver
to check the forward direction of both
sides.

WARNING

.

Never rely on only the Front View

Monitor when driving the vehicle.
The image on the monitor screen
may be different from the actual
situation. If you drive the vehicle
by viewing only the monitor im-
age, a collision or an unexpected

accident may occur. When driv-
ing the vehicle, always check the
traffic around the vehicle directly
with your eyes and the mirrors.

.

Always operate the vehicle as

you would without the Front View
Monitor.

.

Do not use the Front View Monitor

in the following situations.

– You are driving on a dirt road

or a road covered in snow.

– The camera malfunctions (e.g.

the lens or bracket is broken).

.

If the outside temperature is low,

the monitor screen may become
dark or the image may become
dim. In particular, the image of a
moving object may be distorted
or disappear from the screen.
You must always check the traffic
around the vehicle directly with
your eyes when driving it.

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How to access the Front View
Monitor

1)

Front view monitor switch

To change over to the camera screen,
perform either of the following operations
when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“ON” position.

.

Press the front view monitor switch.

.

Shift the select lever from “R” to “D”.

&

How to cancel the Front View
Monitor

!

Manual cancellation

.

Press the front view monitor switch.

.

Press the INFO button.

!

Automatic cancellation

If any of the following conditions are met,
the Front View Monitor is canceled auto-
matically.

After accessing the Front View Monitor
by pressing the front view monitor
switch:

.

Approximately 3 minutes have passed

since the last operation.

.

The vehicle speed becomes 12.5 mph

(20 km/h) or more*.

.

The select lever is shifted to the “P”

position.

.

The parking brake is applied.

*: The Front View Monitor can be activated

when pressing the front view monitor switch,
regardless of the vehicle speed.

*: When the Front View Monitor is activated at

speeds of more than 12.5 mph (20 km/h), to
cancel the Front View Monitor, the vehicle
speed needs to be decreased to less than
12.5 mph (20 km/h) and then increased to
more than 12.5 mph (20 km/h).

After accessing the Front View Monitor
using the select lever:

.

Shift the select lever into the “P”

position.

.

The vehicle speed becomes 5 mph (8

km/h) or more.

.

Approximately 9 seconds have passed

since the last operation.

.

The parking brake is applied.

&

How to adjust the display
contrast and brightness

The contrast and brightness of the front
view monitor display can be adjusted. For
details, refer to “Camera settings”

F

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Range of image on screen

A)

Traffic intersection with a poor visibility
view

B)

Parking facing a wall

1)

Range of displayed image

2)

Obstacles (e.g., buildings, fences or
other vehicles)

WARNING

Because the range of the image
captured by the camera is limited,
always check the traffic around the
vehicle directly with your eyes when
driving the vehicle.

NOTE

.

The range of the displayed image

may differ depending on the vehicle
status or the road surface status.

.

Because the Front View Monitor

system uses a specially designed lens,
the sense of distance in the displayed
image is different from the actual dis-
tance.

.

The camera image may be difficult to

view in the following situations. This is
not a malfunction.

– Dark place (at night)
– High or low temperature around
the lens
– Water contacts lens or in high
humidity (rainy weather)
– There are foreign materials (such
as mud) around the camera.
– Sunlight or headlight beam di-
rectly shines towards the camera
lens.

.

Under an artificial light such as a

fluorescent lamp, sodium-vapor lamp
or mercury lamp, the lighted portion
may look like it is flickering (flicker
phenomenon).

.

While the display has cooled down,

the image may leave traces or become
darker than usual, causing a difficulty
in viewing the screen. Always check the
traffic around the vehicle directly with
your eyes while driving the vehicle.

.

The following incidents should not

be deemed a malfunction.

– The camera lens may become
foggy when the humidity is high on
a rainy day.
– The light from a vehicle or build-
ing located ahead may be reflected
towards the camera image while
driving at night.
– In a dark place or while driving at
night, the camera image may be
adjusted to make noises less visi-
ble. Therefore, the image may look
like a monochromatic image or the
image colors may differ from the
actual colors. The camera image
may be deteriorated in regard to
sharpness at the center and four
corners of the screen. This is not a
malfunction.

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Guiding line

1)

Guiding line

2)

Warning message

The guiding line that indicates the width
and the front end of your vehicle is
displayed on the display.

&

Handling of camera

CAUTION

Observe the following instructions.
Otherwise, the system may malfunc-
tion.

.

Do not apply any strong impact to

the camera such as banging it or
hitting it with an object. The
mounting angle may change.

.

The camera unit is a waterproof

structure. Do not attempt to re-
move, disassemble or modify the
unit.

.

Do not rub strongly or polish the

camera lens with a hard brush or
abrasive compounds. The lens
may be scratched resulting in an
adverse effect to the camera
image.

.

The camera lens is made of glass

or plastic. Do not allow any
organic solvent, body wax, oil
film remover or glass coating
agent to become attached on the
lens surface. If any becomes
attached, remove it immediately.

.

Do not expose the camera lens to

any sudden temperature change,
for example, spraying hot water
on it in cold weather.

.

Do not apply the water jet of a

high pressure washer to the cam-
era or the surrounding area when
cleaning the vehicle. The impact
by the strong water pressure may
cause the camera to come off.
Also, water may enter inside the
camera and cause a malfunction.

.

If the camera is exposed to any

impact, it may lead to malfunction

of the camera. Have the camera
inspected by your SUBARU deal-
er as soon as possible.

.

Do not use a steam cleaner under

any circumstances. Some types
of steam cleaners inject hot
steam.

.

The camera surface may be da-

maged by a flying stone.

NOTE

If the camera lens is contaminated, no
sharp image is available. When the
camera is contaminated with water
drops, snow or mud, wash it with water
and wipe away any moisture with a soft
cloth. If it heavily gets dirty, wash it with
a neutral detergent.

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7-1. Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 310

Fuel requirements. . . . . . . . . . . ... 310
Fuel filler lid and cap . . . . . . . . . . .. 311

7-2. State emission testing (U.S. only) . . . . . 314
7-3. Preparing to drive. . . . . . . . . . ... 316
7-4. Starting and stopping the engine (models

without push-button start system) . . . .. 316

Starting engine . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 317
Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . ... 318
Steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 318

7-5. Starting and stopping engine (models

with push-button start system). . . . . 319

Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . .. 319
Operating range for push-button start system . . 319
Starting engine . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 319
Stopping engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
When access key fob does not operate

properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

Steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 321

7-6. Remote engine start system (dealer

option). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

Remote engine starter transceiver (fob) . . . .. 322
Alternate operation method for models with

“keyless access with push-button start
system”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326

Entering the vehicle while it is running via

remote start (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system”) . . . . . . 326

Entering the vehicle while it is running via

remote start (models with “keyless access
with push-button start system”) . . . . . . 327

Entering the vehicle following remote engine

start shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of

the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 327

Remote transmitter program (Remote engine

starter transceiver) . . . . . . . . . . ... 327

System maintenance . . . . . . . . . . .. 328
Certification for remote engine starter . . . . 329

7-7. Continuously variable transmission . . . ..330

Continuously variable transmission features . .. 330
Select lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Selection of manual mode (if equipped). . . .. 333
Selection of “L” (if equipped) . . . . . . . . 334
Shift lock function. . . . . . . . . . . .. 335
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

7-8. SI-DRIVE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...337

Intelligent (I) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Sport (S) mode (if equipped) . . . . . . . .. 337
Sport Sharp (S#) mode (if equipped). . . . ... 338
SI-DRIVE switches. . . . . . . . . . . .. 338

7-9. Power steering. . . . . . . . . . . . .339

Power steering warning light . . . . . . . .. 339
Power steering system features . . . . . . . 339

7-10. Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...340

Braking tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 340
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators . . . . 341

7-11. ABS (Anti-lock Brake System). . . . . ..342

ABS self-check . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 342
ABS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . .. 342

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7-12. Electronic Brake Force Distribution

(EBD) system . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

If EBD system malfunctions . . . . . . . . 343

7-13. Vehicle Dynamics Control system . . . .. 344

Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . .. 344
System features. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 345
Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor . . .. 345
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch. . . . . 345

7-14. X-MODE (if equipped). . . . . . . . ... 347

To activate/deactivate X-MODE. . . . . . . 348
Hill descent control function . . . . . . . ... 351

7-15. Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

(U.S.-spec. models). . . . . . . . . ... 352

7-16. Parking your vehicle. . . . . . . . . . 354

Electronic parking brake . . . . . . . . . . 354
Parking tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359

7-17. Auto Start Stop system . . . . . . . . 360

System operation . . . . . . . . . . . ... 360
Displaying the Auto Start Stop system status . . 365
System warning. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 365

7-18. Hill start assist system. . . . . . . . . 365
7-19. Cruise control (if equipped) . . . . . . . 367

To set cruise control . . . . . . . . . . ... 367
To temporarily cancel the cruise control . . . . 368
To turn off the cruise control . . . . . . . .. 369
To change the cruising speed . . . . . . . . 369
Cruise control indicator light . . . . . . . .. 371
Cruise control set indicator light . . . . . . . 371

7-20. BSD/RCTA (if equipped). . . . . . . . 371

System features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
System operation . . . . . . . . . . . ... 374
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning

buzzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 375

BSD/RCTA OFF indicator light . . . . . . . 377
BSD/RCTA warning light. . . . . . . . . . 377
BSD/RCTA OFF switch . . . . . . . . . ... 378
Certification for the BSD/RCTA . . . . . . ... 378
Handling of radar sensors . . . . . . . . .. 380

7-21. Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)

system (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . .380

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system

overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 381

Operating conditions. . . . . . . . . . .. 383
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system

operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385

Canceling the Reverse Automatic Braking

(RAB) system operation . . . . . . . . ... 388

Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) system

ON/OFF setting . . . . . . . . . . . . 389

RAB warning light . . . . . . . . . . . .. 390
Handling of the sonar sensors . . . . . . ... 390

7-22. Driver Monitoring System (if equipped) . ..391

User recognition function . . . . . . . . ... 395
Inattentive/drowsy driving warning . . . . . . 397
Driver Monitoring System indicator/warning . ... 399
Using the Driver Monitoring System . . . . ... 399
Registering and deleting a user . . . . . . .. 401

Starting and operating

(311,1)

Registering and deleting driver position

personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401

Driver Monitoring System ON/OFF settings . . . 402
Gesture control . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 403

Certification for Driver Monitoring System

(U.S.-spec. models) . . . . . . . . . . .. 405

How to get the source code using the open

source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406

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7-1. Fuel

CAUTION

.

Use of a fuel which is low in

quality or use of an inappropriate
fuel additive may cause damage
to the engine and/or fuel system.

.

Some gas stations, particularly

those in high altitude areas, offer
fuels posted as regular octane
gasoline with an octane rating
below 87 AKI (90 RON). Use of
those fuels is not recommended.

&

Fuel requirements

The engine is designed to operate using

unleaded gasoline

with an octane rating

of

87 AKI (90 RON) or higher

.

!

Mexico only

Add a bottle of genuine SUBARU fuel
additive to the fuel every 9,000 miles
(15,000 km). Refer to an authorized
SUBARU dealer for details.

!

Fuel octane rating

Using a gasoline with a lower octane rating
can cause persistent and heavy knocking,
which can damage the engine. Do not be
concerned if your vehicle sometimes

knocks lightly when you drive up a hill or
when you accelerate. Contact your
SUBARU dealer if you use a fuel with the
specified octane rating and your vehicle
knocks heavily or persistently.

!

RON

This octane rating is the Research Octane
Number.

!

AKI

This octane rating is the average of the
Research Octane and Motor Octane num-
bers and is commonly referred to as the
Anti Knock Index (AKI).

!

Unleaded gasoline

The neck of the fuel filler pipe is designed
to accept only an unleaded gasoline filler
nozzle. Under no circumstances should
leaded gasoline be used because it will
damage the emission control system and
may impair driveability and fuel economy.

!

Reformulated gasoline

SUBARU supports the use of reformulated
gasoline when available. Reformulated
gasoline has been blended to burn more
cleanly and reduce vehicle emissions.

!

MMT

Some gasoline contains an octane-enhan-
cing additive called MMT (Methylcyclo-
pentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). If

you use such fuels, your emission control
system performance may deteriorate and
the CHECK ENGINE warning light/Mal-
function indicator light may turn on. If this
happens, return to your authorized
SUBARU dealer for service. If it is deter-
mined that the condition is caused by the
type of fuel used, repairs may not be
covered by your warranty.

!

Gasoline for cleaner air

Your use of gasoline with detergent ad-
ditives will help prevent deposits from
forming in your engine and fuel system.
This helps keep your engine in tune and
your emission control system working
properly, and is a way of doing your part
for cleaner air. If you continuously use a
high-quality fuel with the proper detergent
and other additives, you should never
need to add any fuel system cleaning
agents to your fuel tank.

Many gasolines are now blended with
materials called oxygenates. Use of these
fuels can also help keep the air cleaner.
Oxygenated blend fuels, such as ethanol
(ethyl or grain alcohol) may be used in your
vehicle, but should contain no more than
10% ethanol for the proper operation of
your SUBARU.

Do not use any gasoline that contains
more than 10% ethanol, including from any

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pump labeled, E15, E30, E50 or E85
(which are only some examples of fuel
containing more than 10% ethanol).

In addition, some gasoline suppliers are
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 op-
erators if their gasolines contain deter-
gents and oxygenates and if they have
been reformulated to reduce vehicle emis-
sions.

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 cosol-
vents 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 gaso-
line 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

!

Refueling

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. Stop the vehicle and turn the ignition
switch to the “LOCK”/“OFF” position and
turn off all the other electrical components.
2. To unlock the fuel filler lid, perform one
of the operations below.

– Press the unlock/disarm button on
the key fob.

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– Press the unlock side of the power
door locking switch.

3. Push the rear side of the fuel filler lid.
4. 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-
tic 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.

1)

Open

2)

Close

5. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it
slowly counterclockwise.

WARNING

.

Gasoline vapor is highly flam-

mable. Before refueling, always
turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK”/“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.
Do not remove the cap quickly.
Fuel may be under pressure and
spray out of the fuel filler neck,
especially in hot weather. If you
hear a hissing sound while you
are removing the cap, wait for the
sound to stop and then slowly
open the cap to prevent fuel from
spraying out and creating a fire
hazard.

6. Set the fuel filler cap on the cap holder
inside the fuel filler lid.

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WARNING

.

When refueling, insert the fuel

nozzle securely into the fuel filler
pipe. If the nozzle is lifted or not
fully inserted, its automatic stop-
ping mechanism may not func-
tion, causing fuel to overflow the
tank and creating a fire hazard.

.

Stop refueling when the auto-

matic stop mechanism on the
fuel nozzle activates. If you con-
tinue to add fuel, temperature
changes or other conditions
may cause fuel to overflow from
the tank and create a fire hazard.

7. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler
pump automatically stops. Do not add any
more fuel.
8. Put the cap back on and turn it clock-
wise until you hear a clicking noise. Be
certain not to catch the tether under the
cap while tightening.

CAUTION

Make sure that the cap is tightened
until it clicks to prevent fuel spillage
in the event of an accident.

9. Close the fuel filler lid completely.

CAUTION

If you spill any fuel on the painted
surface, rinse it off immediately.
Otherwise, the painted surface
could be damaged.

NOTE

.

You will see the “

” sign in the fuel

gauge. This indicates that the fuel filler
door (lid) is located on the right side of
the vehicle.

.

If the fuel filler cap is not tightened

until it clicks or if the tether is caught
under the cap, the CHECK ENGINE
warning light/malfunction indicator
light may illuminate. Refer to “CHECK
ENGINE warning light/Malfunction in-
dicator light”

F

P173.

.

To lock the fuel filler lid, perform one

of the operations below. However if
these operations are performed when
the fuel filler lid is open, the fuel filler lid
will not lock when it is subsequently
closed.

– Press the lock/arm button on the
key fob.
– Press the lock side of the power
door locking switch.

.

When the doors are locked or un-

locked using the automatic door lock

system, the fuel filler lid will be locked
or unlocked at the same time.

CAUTION

.

Never add any cleaning agents to

the fuel tank. The addition of a
cleaning agent may cause da-
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
not securely tightened, fuel may
leak out while the vehicle is being
driven or fuel spillage could oc-
cur in the event of an accident,
creating a fire hazard.

.

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.

.

Always use a genuine SUBARU

fuel filler cap. If you use the
wrong cap, it may not fit or have
proper venting and your fuel tank
and emission control system
may be damaged. It could also
lead to fuel spillage and a fire.

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.

Immediately put fuel in the tank

whenever the low fuel warning
light illuminates. Engine misfires
as a result of an empty tank could
cause damage to the engine.
Continuing to operate your vehi-
cle at an extremely low fuel level
may result in a reduction of
engine performance.

!

If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened

If the fuel filler lid cannot be opened due to
malfunction or a dead battery, it can be
opened from the cargo area.

1. Remove the access cover at the right-
side of the cargo area trim using flat-head
screwdriver.

1)

Clip

2. Remove the orange knob from the clip.

3. Pull the orange knob to unlock the fuel
filler lid.

7-2. State emission testing
(U.S. only)

WARNING

Only use a four-wheel dynamometer
when testing an All-Wheel Drive
model.

Testing of an AWD model must
NEVER be performed on a single
two-wheel dynamometer. Attempt-
ing to do so will result in uncon-
trolled vehicle movement and may
cause an accident or injuries to
persons nearby.

CAUTION

.

At state inspection time, remem-

ber 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 War-
ranty and is the responsibility of
the state inspection program or

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its contractors or licensees.

California and a number of federal states
have Inspection/Maintenance programs to
inspect your vehicle’s emission control
system. If your vehicle does not pass this
test, some states may deny renewal of
your vehicle’s registration.

Your vehicle is equipped with a computer
that monitors the performance of the
engine’s emission control system. Certi-
fied emission inspectors will inspect the
On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) system as
part of the state emission inspection
process. The OBDII system is designed
to detect engine and transmission pro-
blems that might cause the vehicle emis-
sions to exceed allowable limits. OBDII
inspections apply to all 1996 model year
and newer passenger cars and trucks.
Over 30 states plus the District of Colum-
bia have implemented emission inspection
of the OBDII system.

.

The inspection of the OBDII system

consists of a visual operational check of
the “

CHECK ENGINE

” warning light/mal-

function indicator light (MIL) and an ex-
amination of the OBDII system with an
electronic scan tool.

.

A vehicle passes the OBDII system

inspection if proper operation of the
“

CHECK ENGINE

” warning light is ob-

served, there are no stored diagnostic
trouble codes, and the OBDII readiness
monitors are all complete.

.

A vehicle fails the OBDII inspection if

the “

CHECK ENGINE

” warning light is not

properly operating (light is illuminated or is
not working due to faulty LED [Light
Emitting Diode]) or there is one or more
diagnostic trouble codes stored in the
vehicle’s computer.

.

A state emission inspection may reject

(not pass or fail) a vehicle if the number of
OBDII system readiness monitors “

NOT

READY

” is greater than one. If the

vehicle’s battery has been recently re-
placed or disconnected, the OBDII system
inspection may indicate that the vehicle is
not ready for the emission test. Under this
condition, the vehicle driver should be
instructed to drive his/her vehicle for a
few days to reset the readiness monitors
and return for an emission re-inspection.

.

Owners of rejected or failing vehicles

should contact their SUBARU dealer for
service.

Some states still use dynamometers in
their emission inspection program. A
dynamometer is a treadmill or roller-like
testing device that allows your vehicle’s
wheels to turn while the vehicle remains in
one place. Prior to your vehicle being put

on a dynamometer, tell your emission
inspector not to place your SUBARU
AWD vehicle on a two-wheel dynam-
ometer.

Otherwise, serious transmis-

sion damage will result.

The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and states using two-wheel
dynamometers in their emission testing
program have EXEMPTED SUBARU
AWD vehicles from the portion of the
testing program that involves a two-wheel
dynamometer. There are some states that
use four-wheel dynamometers in their
testing program. When properly used, this
equipment should not damage a SUBARU
AWD vehicle.

Under no circumstances should the rear
wheels be jacked off the ground, nor
should the driveshaft be disconnected in
an attempt to bypass AWD for state
emission testing. An AWD vehicle must
be tested using an AWD dynamometer
with all 4 wheels driven and loaded.

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