State Emission Testing (U.s. Only) - Subaru 2000 Forester Owner's Manual

If you are not sure what the fuel contains, you should ask your service
station operators if their gasolines contain detergents and oxygenates
and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions.
As additional guidance, only use fuels suited for your vehicle as ex-
plained below.
D Fuel should be unleaded and have an octane rating no lower
than that specified in this manual.
D Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) is sometimes mixed with un-
leaded 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 cosolvents and corrosion in-
hibitors required to prevent damage to the fuel system. Do not use
fuel containing methanol EXCEPT under these conditions.
D If undesirable driveability problems are experienced and you
suspect they may be fuel related, try a different brand of gasoline
before seeking service at your SUBARU dealer.
D Fuel system damage or driveability problems which result from
the use of improper fuel are not covered under the SUBARU Lim-
ited Warranty.

State emission testing (U.S. only)

WARNING
Testing of an All-Wheel Drive vehicle must NEVER be performed
on a single two-wheel dynamometer. Attempting to do so will
result in uncontrolled vehicle movement and may cause an acci-
dent or injuries to persons nearby.
CAUTION
Resultant vehicle damage due to improper testing is not covered
under the SUBARU Limited Warranty and is the responsibility of
the state inspection program or its contractors or licensees.
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