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
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