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
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Initialization of power window
If the vehicle’s battery is disconnected due to situations such as battery or
fuse replacement, the following functions are deactivated.
● One-touch auto up/down function
● Anti-entrapment function
Initialize the power window in the following procedure to reactivate such functions
Defroster button
To defrost or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows, press the defroster button “”.
When the “” button is pressed, the
air conditioner compressor automatically operates to quickly defog the windshield,
outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment, airflow is dire
