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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Troubleshooting Tips
If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here
are some of the most common solutions:
• Replace the battery in the original hand-held transmitter.
• Press the LEARN button on the Garage ...
Cold weather precautions
If you wish to check your vehicle before the
approach of cold weather, the following advice
is worth noting:
• Make sure that the engine coolant contains
50 percent antifreeze. Any other mixt ...
Mist (for a single wipe)
Mist (for a single wipe)
For a single wipe of the wipers, pull the
lever toward you. The wipers operate until
you release the lever. ...
