2010-2016 Subaru XV SUV Climate control -> Air filtration system User Manual
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4-12 Climate control/Air filtration systemallow outside air to circulate into theany problem with the air conditioningAir filtration systemheated interior. This results in by the air conditioner. Keep theReplace the filter element according to the& Air conditioner compressorwindows closed during the operation ofreplacement schedule as follows. Thisthe air conditioner for maximum coolingshut-off when engine isschedule should be followed to loadedthe filter’s dust collection ability. Underextremely dusty conditions, the filterTo improve acceleration and gas mileage,& Lubrication oil circulation inshould be replaced more frequently. It isthe air conditioner compressor is designedthe refrigerant circuitrecommended that you have your filterto temporarily shut off during air condi-Operate the air conditioner compressor atchecked or replaced by your SUBARUtioner operation whenever the acceleratora low engine speed (at idle or low drivingdealer. For replacement, use only ais fully depressed such as during rapidspeeds) a few minutes each month duringgenuine SUBARU air filter or when driving on a steepthe off-season to circulate its schedule:& Checking air conditioning& Refrigerant for your climateEvery 12 months or 7,500 miles (12,000system before summer sea-km) whichever comes firstcontrol systemsonYour air conditioner uses ozone friendlyCheck the air conditioner unit for refriger-refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the meth-CAUTIONant leaks, hose conditions, and properod of adding, changing or checking theoperation each spring. Have the air con-refrigerant is different from the method forContact your SUBARU dealer if theditioning system checked by yourCFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARUfollowing occurs, even if it is not yetSUBARU for service. Repairs needed as atime to change the filter:result of using the wrong refrigerant are. Reduction of the airflow through& Cooling and
4-12 Climate control/Air filtration system
allow outside air to circulate into the
any problem with the air conditioning
Air filtration system
heated interior. This results in quicker
system.
cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the
Replace the filter element according to the
& Air conditioner compressor
windows closed during the operation of
replacement schedule as follows. This
the air conditioner for maximum cooling
shut-off when engine is
schedule should be followed to maintain
efficiency.
heavily loaded
the filter’s dust collection ability. Under
extremely dusty conditions, the filter
To improve acceleration and gas mileage,
& Lubrication oil circulation in
should be replaced more frequently. It is
the air conditioner compressor is designed
the refrigerant circuit
recommended that you have your filter
to temporarily shut off during air condi-
Operate the air conditioner compressor at
checked or replaced by your SUBARU
tioner operation whenever the accelerator
a low engine speed (at idle or low driving
dealer. For replacement, use only a
is fully depressed such as during rapid
speeds) a few minutes each month during
genuine SUBARU air filter kit.
acceleration or when driving on a steep
the off-season to circulate its oil.
upgrade.
Replacement schedule:
& Checking air conditioning
& Refrigerant for your climate
Every 12 months or 7,500 miles (12,000
system before summer sea-
km) whichever comes first
control system
son
Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly
Check the air conditioner unit for refriger-
refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the meth-
CAUTION
ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper
od of adding, changing or checking the
operation each spring. Have the air con-
refrigerant is different from the method for
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
ditioning system checked by your
CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU
following occurs, even if it is not yet
SUBARU dealer.
dealer for service. Repairs needed as a
time to change the filter:
result of using the wrong refrigerant are
. Reduction of the airflow through
& Cooling and dehumidifying in
not covered under warranty.
the vents.
high humidity and low tem-
. Windshield gets easily fogged or
perature weather conditions
misted.
Under certain weather conditions (high
relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a
small amount of water vapor emission
from the air outlets may be noticed. This
condition is normal and does not indicate
4-13Climate control/Air filtration systemNOTEdoing this, be careful not to damagethe filter can influence the air condi-tioning, heating and defroster perfor-mance if not properly maintained.& Replacing an air filter1. Remove the glove box.(1) Open the glove box.(3) Push in the stoppers located onboth sides of the glove box and thenpull down the glove box as far as it will2. Remove the air .(2) Remove the damper shaft from theglove box.3. Replace the air filter element with a(4) Pull out the glove box horizontallynew remove the hinge portion. When– CONTINUED –
4-13
Climate control/Air filtration system
NOTE
doing this, be careful not to damage
the hinge.
The filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
mance if not properly maintained.
& Replacing an air filter
1. Remove the glove box.
(1) Open the glove box.
(3) Push in the stoppers located on
both sides of the glove box and then
pull down the glove box as far as it will
2. Remove the air filter.
go.
(2) Remove the damper shaft from the
glove box.
3. Replace the air filter element with a
(4) Pull out the glove box horizontally
new one.
and remove the hinge portion. When
– CONTINUED –
4-14 Climate control/Air filtration systemCAUTIONThe arrow mark on the filter mustpoint UP.4. Reinstall the glove box, and connectthe damper shaft.5. Close the glove box.6. Attach the service label to the driver’sside door pillar.
4-14 Climate control/Air filtration system
CAUTION
The arrow mark on the filter must
point UP.
4. Reinstall the glove box, and connect
the damper shaft.
5. Close the glove box.
6. Attach the service label to the driver’s
side door pillar.

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