Subaru 2001 Forester Owner's Manual page 79

Starting and operating
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1. To open the fuel filler door, pull it outward. After refueling, be sure
to close the fuel filler door completely.
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2. To take off the fuel filler cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise and
remove the cap.
3. After the fuel filler nozzle has automatically stopped, do not add
more fuel.
4. To put the cap back on, turn it clockwise until you hear a clicking
noise.
Be certain not to catch the cap tether under the cap while tightening.
If you spill any fuel on the painted surface, rinse it off immediately.
Otherwise, the painted surface could be damaged. Such damage is
not covered under the SUBARU Limited Warranty.
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