Subaru Forester: Turbo models
The engine is designed to operate using premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI (95 RON) or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline is not available, regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher may be temporarily used. For optimum engine performance and driveability, it is required that you use premium grade unleaded gasoline.
NOTE
Be sure to use premium unleaded
gasoline of 91 AKI (95 RON) or higher
for turbo engine models. If other gasoline
(lower than 91 AKI (95 RON)) is
used, knocking, reduced output and
poor accelerator response will result.
Non-turbo models
The engine is designed to operate using
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating
of 87 AKI (90 RON) or higher. ...
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 ...
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Deactivation
Cruise control is disengaged by pressing
or
by switching off the engine. The set speed is
cleared.
WARNING
Cruise control should not be used in heavy
traffic or when driving on wet or slipp ...
Trailer towing
In this section you will find safety tips and information
on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do
with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully
review this information to t ...
Vehicle break-in process
No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for
the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add to the performance, economy and life
of your vehicle. • Do not race the ...
