Subaru Outback (BR): 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 should be followed to maintain the filter’s dust collection ability. Under extremely dusty conditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently. Have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.
Replacement schedule:
Every 15 months or 15,000 miles (24,000 km) whichever comes first
CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the following occurs, even if it is not yet time to change the filter.
● Reduction of the airflow through the vents.
● Windshield gets easily fogged or misted.
NOTE
The filter can influence the air conditioning, heating and defroster performance if not properly maintained.
READ NEXT:
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
SEE MORE:
DTC P0128, P0131, P0132, P0133, P0134, P0137, P0138, P013A, P013B, P013E,
P013F, P0140, P0141, P014C, P014D, P015A, P015B, P0171, P0172, P0181, P0182,
P0183, P0196, P0197, P0198, P0201
AA:DTC P0128 COOLANT THERMOSTAT (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
BELOW THERMOSTAT REGULATING TEMPERATURE)
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION <Ref. to GD(H4SO)-55, DTC P0128 COOLANT THERMOSTAT
(ENGINE
COOLANT TEMPERATURE BEL
To arm the system using remote transmitter
1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if equipped).
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle.
4. Make sure that the engine hood (and the trunk lid (Legacy)) are locked.
5. Close all doors (and the rear gate (Outback)).
6. Briefly press the
