Fuel; Fuel Requirements; Fuel Filler Lid And Cap - Subaru WRX-STI Owner's Manual

Fuel

& Fuel requirements
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.
. 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.
. The neck of the fuel filler pipe is
designed to accept only an un-
leaded petrol filler nozzle. Under
no circumstances should leaded
petrol be used because it will
damage the emission control
system and may impair driveabil-
ity and fuel economy. Also, this
can increase maintenance costs.
! STI
Your engine is designed to provide satis-
factory performance by using unleaded
petrol with an octane rating of 98 or
higher. This octane rating is the Research
Octane number.
Use of petrol with an octane rating lower
than 98 will detract from engine perfor-
mance and driveability.
! Except STI
Your engine is designed to use only
unleaded petrol with an octane rating of
95 or higher. This octane rating is the
Research Octane number.
& 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.
Starting and operating/Fuel
1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid
release lever up. The lever is on the floor
of the driver s seat.
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