Subaru 2003 Outback Sport, Owner'S Manual

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IMPREZA(NA) A1850BE-A (ENGLISH)
7
Starting and operating
7-5
– CONTINUED –
1) Open 2) Close
2. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it slowly
counterclockwise.
WARNING
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Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. Before
refueling, always first stop the engine and
make sure that there are no lighted cigarettes,
open flames or electrical sparks in the adja-
cent area.
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When opening the cap, do not remove the
cap quickly. Fuel may be under pressure and
spray out of the fuel filler neck especially in
hot weather, which may cause injury.
3. Stop filling the tank after the fuel filler pump auto-
matically stops. Do not add any more fuel.
4. Put the cap back on, turn it clockwise until you
hear a clicking noise. Be certain not to catch the
tether under the cap while tightening.
5. Close the fuel filler lid completely.
If you spill any fuel on the painted surface, rinse it
off immediately. Otherwise, the painted surface
could be damaged.
NOTE
If the fuel filler cap is not tightened until it clicks
or if the tether is caught under the cap, the
CHECK ENGINE warning light may come on. Re-
fer to the “Warning and indicator lights” section
located in chapter 3.
CAUTION
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Never add any cleaning agents to the fuel
tank. The addition of a cleaning agent may
cause damage to the fuel system.
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Make sure that the cap is tightened until it
clicks to prevent fuel spillage in the event of
an accident.