Subaru Outback: Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Climate control / Operating tips for heater and air conditioner / Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner operation whenever the accelerator is fully depressed such as during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep upgrade.
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Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the
method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is different from the method
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Air filtration system
Your vehicle’s air conditioning system is equipped with an air filtration system.
Replace the air filter element according to the replacement schedule shown in the
following table. This schedule
Replacing an air filter
1. Remove the glove box.
(1) Open the glove box.
(2) Remove the damper shaft from the glove box.
(3) Pull out the glove box.
2. Remove the cover of the air filter.
3. Remove the air filte
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Power steering
CAUTION
Do not hold the steering wheel at the fully locked position left or right for
more than 5 seconds. This may damage the power steering pump.
The power steering system operates only when the engine is running.
If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system fails
Keys
1) Master key
2) Submaster key
3) Valet key
4) Key number plate
5) Security ID plate
Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle:
Master key, submaster key and valet key. The master key and submaster key fit
all locks on your vehicle.
● Ignition switch
● Driver’s door
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