Subaru Forester: Fuel octane rating
This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI).
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.
Turbo models
The engine is designed to operate using
premium unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of 91 AKI (95 RON) or
higher. If premium unleaded gasoline is
not available, regular unleaded gasoline
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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 contro ...
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Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped
The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of
the seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the seat up
or down, forward or rearward or to tilt the seat.
Power Seat Switch
Adjust ...
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
- Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
dangerous. It can cause unconsciousness
or death.
- If you suspect that exhaust fum ...
System Activation
Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated, and you
may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio
service that is included with the factory-installed satellite
radio system in yo ...
