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Climate control/Air filtration system
Air filtration system
allow outside air to circulate into the
any problem with the air conditioning
heated interior. This results in quicker
system.
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cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the
Your vehicle9s air conditioning system is
& Air conditioner compressor
windows closed during the operation of the
equipped with an air filtration system.
air conditioner for maximum cooling effi-
shut-off when engine is
Replace the cabin air filter according to
ciency.
heavily loaded
the replacement schedule found in the
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<Warranty and Maintenance Booklet=. This
To improve acceleration and gas mileage,
& Lubrication oil circulation in
schedule should be followed to maintain
the air conditioner compressor is designed
the refrigerant circuit
the filter9s dust collection ability. Under
to temporarily shut off during air condi-
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Operate the air conditioner compressor at
extremely dusty conditions, the filter
tioner operation whenever the accelerator
a low engine speed (at idle or low driving
should be replaced more frequently. Have
is fully depressed such as during rapid
speeds) a few minutes each month during
your filter checked or replaced by your
acceleration or when driving on a steep
the off-season to circulate its oil.
SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use
upgrade.
only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.
& Checking air conditioning
& Refrigerant for your climate
CAUTION
system before summer sea-
control system
son
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Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
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Check the air conditioner unit for refriger-
refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the meth-
following occurs, even if it is not yet
ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper
od of adding, changing or checking the
time to change the filter:
operation each spring. Have the air con-
refrigerant is different from the method for
. Reduction of the airflow through
ditioning system checked by your
CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU
the vents.
SUBARU dealer.
dealer for service. Repairs needed as a
. Windshield gets easily fogged or
result of using the wrong refrigerant are not
misted.
& Cooling and dehumidifying in
covered under warranty.
high humidity and low tem-
perature weather conditions
NOTE
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The filter can influence the air condi-
Under certain weather conditions (high
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a
mance if not properly maintained.
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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