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.
- Stop the vehicle and turn off the
engine.
- To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid
release lever up. The lever is on the floor
at the left of the driver's seat.
1) Legacy
2) Outback
- Open the fuel filler lid.
| 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
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. |
1) Open
2) Close
- Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it
slowly counterclockwise.
WARNING
- Gasoline vapor is highly flammable.
Before refueling, always
first stop the engine and close all
vehicle doors and windows.
Make sure that there are no
lighted cigarettes, open flames
or electrical sparks in the adjacent
area. Refueling must be
performed outside. 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.
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- Set the fuel filler cap on the cap holder
inside the fuel filler lid.
WARNING
- When refueling, insert the fuel
nozzle securely into the fuel filler
pipe. If the nozzle is lifted or not
fully inserted, its automatic stopping mechanism may not function,
causing fuel to overflow the
tank and creating a fire hazard.
- Stop refueling when the automatic
stop mechanism on the
fuel nozzle activates. If you continue
to add fuel, temperature
changes or other conditions
may cause fuel to overflow from
the tank and create a fire hazard.
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- Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler
pump automatically stops. Do not add any
more fuel.
- Put the cap back on, turn it clockwise
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. |
- 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 indicator
light" .
CAUTION
- Never add any cleaning agents to
the fuel tank. The addition of a
cleaning agent may cause damage
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
occur 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, and
your fuel tank and emission control
system may be damaged. It
could also lead to fuel spillage
and a fire.
- 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
vehicle at an extremely low fuel
level may result in a reduction of
engine performance.
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Fuel requirements
State emission testing (U.S. only)