Subaru Forester: Unleaded gasoline - Fuel requirements - Fuel - Starting and operating - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: 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.

    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 ca ...

    Gasoline for California-certified LEV
    If your vehicle was certified to California’s low emission vehicle (LEV) standards as indicated on the underhood tune-up label, it is designed to optimize engine and emission performance wit ...

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    Recreational Towing — Two-Wheel Drive Models
    Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the rear wheels are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure: 1. Properl ...

    Using the Transmission
    5-Speed Automatic Transmission D: 5-speed automatic transmission mode. 4: 4-speed automatic transmission mode. The 4-speed mode is suitable for the following driving conditions: • Driving o ...

    Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) Inflator Units
    The Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) may deploy during rollovers and collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle, depending on th ...