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NOTE

With the divider taken out, you can use
the cup holder as a storage box.

Rear passenger’s cup holder

A dual cup holder is built into the armrest.

CAUTION

When a cup containing a beverage is
in the cup holder, do not fold down
the rear seats. Otherwise, the bev-
erage could spill while driving, and if
the beverage is hot, it could burn
you and/or your passengers.

Bottle holders

CAUTION

Do not pick up a bottle from the

bottle holder or put a bottle in the
holder while driving. Doing so
can distract you and lead to an
accident.

When placing a beverage in a

bottle holder, make sure it is
capped. Otherwise, the beverage
could spill when opening/closing
the door or while driving and, if
the beverage is hot, it could burn
you and/or your passengers.

You can use the bottle holder equipped on

each door trim to hold a beverage bottle
and other items.

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Accessory power outlets

Power outlet below the climate control
dials

Power outlet in the center console

Accessory power outlets are provided

below the climate control dials and in the
center console. Electrical power (12V DC)
from the battery is available at any of the
outlets when the ignition switch is in either
the “ACC” or “ON” position.
You can use an in-vehicle electrical appli-
ance by connecting it to an outlet.
The maximum power rating of an appli-
ance that can be connected is 120W. Do
not use an appliance which exceeds the
indicated wattage for each outlet.
When using appliances connected to two
or more outlets simultaneously, the total
power consumed by them must not ex-
ceed 120W.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to use a cigarette

lighter in the accessory power
outlets.

Do not place any foreign objects,

especially metal ones such as
coins or aluminum foil, into the
accessory power outlet. That
could cause a short circuit. Al-
ways put the cap on the acces-
sory power outlet when it is not in
use.

Use only electrical appliances

which are designed for 12V DC.

The maximum power rating of an

appliance that can be connected
is 120W. Do not use an appliance
which exceeds the indicated wat-
tage for each outlet.

When using appliances con-
nected to two or more outlets
simultaneously, the total power
consumed by them must not
exceed 120W. Overloading the
accessory power outlet can
cause a short circuit. Do not use
double adapters or more than
one electrical appliance.

If the plug on your electric appli-

ance is either too loose or too
tight for the accessory power
outlet, this can result in a poor
contact or cause the plug to get
stuck. Only use plugs that fit
properly.

Use of an electric appliance in the

accessory power outlet for a long
period of time while the engine is
not running can cause battery
discharge.

Before driving your vehicle, make

sure that the plug and the cord on
your electrical appliance will not
interfere with your shifting gears
and operating the accelerator
and brake pedals. If they do, do

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not use the electrical appliance
while driving.

Use with a cigarette lighter (if
equipped)

To use the accessory power outlet as a
cigarette lighter socket, purchase the
cigarette lighter plug, which is an optional
accessory. A cigarette lighter plug is
available from your SUBARU dealer.
The cigarette lighter operates only when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC”
position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push in the
knob and wait a few moments. It will
automatically spring up when ready for
use.

WARNING

To avoid being burned, never grasp
the lighter by the end with the
heating element. Doing so could
result in injury and could also da-
mage the heating element.

CAUTION

Do not hold the lighter pushed in,

because it will overheat.

The electrical power socket is

originally designed to use a gen-
uine SUBARU cigarette lighter
plug. Do not use a non-genuine
cigarette lighter plug in the sock-
et. Doing so may cause a short-
circuit and overheating, resulting
in a fire.

If the socket is ever used for a

plug-in accessory such as a cell
phone, that may damage the
portion of the socket’s internal
mechanism that causes a cigar-
ette lighter plug to “pop out” after
its lighter element is heated.
Therefore, do not place a cigar-
ette lighter plug in a socket that
has been used, even once, to
power a plug-in accessory. Doing
so may cause the plug to stick
and overheat, creating a potential
fire hazard.

Ashtray (if equipped)

CAUTION

Observe the following precautions.
Not doing so could result in a fire.

Always extinguish matches and

cigarettes before putting them
into the ashtray, and then close
the ashtray securely.

Do not put flammable material in

the ashtray.

Do not leave a lighted cigarette in

the ashtray.

Do not leave a lot of cigarette

butts in the ashtray.

NOTE

Particles of ash and tobacco will accu-
mulate around the hinges of the ash-
tray’s inner lid. Clean them off using a
toothbrush or a similar narrow-ended
implement.

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You can install the portable ashtray in each
cup holder or bottle holder. For the loca-
tions of the cup holders, refer to “Cup
holders” F6-5. For the locations of the
bottle holders, refer to “Bottle holders” F6-
7.

When using the ashtray, open the lid of the
ashtray. Fully close the lid after using the
ashtray to help reduce residual smoke.

Floor mat (if equipped)

CAUTION

If the floor mat slips forward and
interferes with the movement of the
pedals while driving, it could cause
an accident. Observe the following
precautions to prevent the floor mat
from slipping forward.

Be sure to use a genuine
SUBARU floor mat or an equiva-
lent designed with grommets in
the correct locations.

Make sure that the driver’s floor

mat is placed in its proper loca-
tion and is correctly secured on
its retaining pins.

Do not use more than one floor

mat.

Retaining pins are located on the driver’s
side floor.
Properly secure the floor mat using the
built-in grommets, by placing the grom-
mets over the pins and pushing them
downward.

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Coat hook

The coat hook is attached to each rear
passenger’s hand grip.

WARNING

Observe the following instructions.

Do not hang coat hangers or

other hard or pointed objects on
the coat hooks. Hang clothing
directly on the coat hooks with-
out using hangers.

Before hanging clothing on the

coat hooks, make sure there are
no pointed objects in the pock-
ets.

If these instructions are ignored, the
following may occur in sudden
stops or collisions, causing serious
injuries.

Items may be thrown through the

cabin.

SRS curtain airbags may be pre-

vented from deploying properly.

CAUTION

Never hang anything on the coat
hook that might obstruct the driver’s
view or that could cause injury in
sudden stops or in a collision. And
do not hang items on the coat hook
that weigh 11 lbs (5 kg) or more.

Under-floor storage compart-
ment

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

NOTE

The shape of the storage compart-

ment may be different depending on the
model.
.

When storing a flat tire, put the

storage tray in the trunk.

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CAUTION

Always keep the lids closed while

driving to reduce the risk of injury
in the event of a 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.

Rear view camera

Refer to the separate navigation/audio
Owner’s Manual.

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

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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.

How to access the Front View
Monitor

VIEW switch

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

Press the VIEW switch

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

(only when the Camera Shift Link is set to
“On”) (for details, refer to “Camera shift link
setting” F3-58.)

How to cancel the Front View
Monitor

Manual cancellation

Press the VIEW switch again.

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 VIEW 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 (CVT models) is

shifted to the “P” position.
.

The parking brake is applied.

After accessing the Front View Monitor
by 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.

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Range of image on screen

Traffic intersection with a poor visibility
view

Parking facing a wall

Range of displayed image

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 is 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

Guiding line

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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Fuel .......................................................................... 7-3

Fuel requirements .................................................. 7-3
Fuel filler lid and cap ............................................. 7-5

State emission testing (U.S. only) ......................... 7-7
Preparing to drive ................................................... 7-8
Starting and stopping the engine .......................... 7-9

General precautions when starting/stopping

engine ................................................................. 7-9

Models without push-button start systems ............ 7-10
Models with push-button start systems ................. 7-11
Remote engine start system (dealer option)........... 7-14

Manual transmission ............................................ 7-16

Shifting speeds..................................................... 7-17
Driving tips ........................................................... 7-18

Driver’s Control Center Differential

(C.DIFF/DCCD) (STI)........................................... 7-18

To change mode of driver’s control center

differential .......................................................... 7-19

Auto mode ............................................................ 7-20
Manual mode ........................................................ 7-21
Temporary release ................................................ 7-22

Continuously variable transmission.................... 7-23

Select lever........................................................... 7-24
Selection of manual mode..................................... 7-25
Shift lock function................................................. 7-27
Driving tips ........................................................... 7-28

SI-DRIVE (if equipped).......................................... 7-28

Intelligent (I) mode ................................................ 7-28
Sport (S) mode ..................................................... 7-29

Sport Sharp (S#) mode ......................................... 7-29
SI-DRIVE switch.................................................... 7-30

Limited slip differential (LSD) (STI)..................... 7-31
Power steering...................................................... 7-31

STI ....................................................................... 7-31
Except STI ............................................................ 7-32

Braking .................................................................. 7-33

Braking tips.......................................................... 7-33
Brake system ....................................................... 7-33
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators................ 7-34
High performance brake system (STI) ................... 7-34
Red caliper with sports brake pad (if equipped) .... 7-34

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)............................. 7-35

ABS self-check ..................................................... 7-35
ABS warning light................................................. 7-35

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

system ................................................................ 7-36

Steps to take if EBD system malfunctions............. 7-36

Vehicle Dynamics Control system ...................... 7-37

Vehicle Dynamics Control system monitor ............ 7-39
Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch................... 7-39

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

(U.S.-spec. models) ........................................... 7-40

Parking your vehicle ............................................ 7-42

Parking brake (models without electronic parking

brake system).................................................... 7-42

Electronic parking brake (models with electronic

parking brake system) ....................................... 7-43

Parking tips .......................................................... 7-46

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Auto Vehicle Hold function .................................. 7-47

To turn on/off the Auto Vehicle Hold function ........ 7-47
To operate the Auto Vehicle Hold function............. 7-48
To release the Auto Vehicle Hold function ............. 7-48
Tips ...................................................................... 7-49

Hill start assist system......................................... 7-50

To activate/deactivate the Hill start assist system

(models without the electronic parking brake
system)............................................................... 7-52

Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF

indicator light (models without the electronic
parking brake system)......................................... 7-53

Cruise control ....................................................... 7-53

To set cruise control ............................................. 7-54
To temporarily cancel the cruise control................ 7-55
To turn off the cruise control................................. 7-56
To change the cruising speed ............................... 7-56
Cruise control indicator ........................................ 7-57
Cruise control set indicator ................................... 7-57

BSD/RCTA (if equipped)....................................... 7-57

System features.................................................... 7-57
System operation ................................................. 7-59
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light/warning

buzzer ............................................................... 7-61

BSD/RCTA OFF indicator ...................................... 7-62
BSD/RCTA warning indicator ................................ 7-63
BSD/RCTA OFF switch.......................................... 7-63
Certification for the BSD/RCTA ............................. 7-64
Handling of radar sensors .................................... 7-65

Reverse Automatic Braking System

(if equipped) ....................................................... 7-66

Reverse Automatic Braking System overview........ 7-67
Operating conditions ............................................ 7-68
Reverse Automatic Braking System operation....... 7-70
Canceling the Reverse Automatic Braking system

operation........................................................... 7-74

Reverse Automatic Braking system ON/OFF

setting............................................................... 7-74

RAB warning indicator.......................................... 7-75
Handling of the sonar sensors .............................. 7-75

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Fuel

CAUTION

Use of a fuel which is low in quality
or use of an inappropriate fuel
additive may cause engine damage.

Fuel requirements

STI

The engine is designed to operate at
maximum performance using unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI
(98 RON) or higher. If 93 AKI (98 RON)
fuel is not readily available in your area,
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
91 AKI (95 RON) may be used with no
detriment to engine durability or driveabil-
ity. However, you may notice a slight
decrease in maximum engine perfor-
mance while using 91 AKI (95 RON) fuel.
Use of 91 AKI (95 RON) fuel will not affect
your warranty coverage.

Except STI

The engine is designed to operate using
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of 91 AKI (95 RON) or higher. If 91 AKI
(95 RON) fuel is not readily available,
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of

87 AKI (90 RON) may be used.

Regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher may
also be used. Using regular unleaded
gasoline will not be detrimental to engine
durability, nor will it affect your warranty
coverage. However, depending on your
driving habits and conditions, you may
notice a decrease in maximum engine
performance, fuel economy or slight en-
gine vibration or knocking. If you experi-
ence any of these conditions while using a
lower octane rated fuel, you may want to
return to using 91 AKI (95 RON) octane
rated fuel as soon as possible. Addition-
ally, if your vehicle knocks heavily or
persistently, the use of 91 AKI (95 RON)
or higher grade unleaded gasoline is
required.

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.

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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
determined 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
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. Fuels con-
taining alcohol may cause paint
damage, which is not covered under
the SUBARU Limited Warranty.

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Fuel filler lid and cap

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.

Fuel lid release lever

1. 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.

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.

Open

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

WARNING

Gasoline vapor is highly flam-

mable. 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 adja-
cent area. Only handle fuel out-
doors. Quickly wipe up any
spilled fuel.

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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.

3. 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 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.

4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler
pump automatically stops. Do not add any
more fuel.
5. 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.

6. 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” F3-16.

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

clockwise 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

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