Subaru Outback: Checking air conditioning system before summer season
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Climate control / Operating tips for heater and air conditioner / Checking air conditioning system before summer season
Check the air conditioner unit for refrigerant leaks, hose conditions, and proper operation each spring. Have the air conditioning system checked by your SUBARU dealer.
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Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition
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
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 dur
Refrigerant for your climate control system
Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the
method of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is different from the method
for CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUB
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Wheel balance
Each wheel was correctly balanced when your vehicle was new, but the wheels will
become unbalanced as the tires become worn during use. Wheel imbalance causes the
steering wheel to vibrate slightly at certain vehicle speeds and detracts from the
vehicle’s straight-line stability. It can also
Locking the doors
Press the “” button to lock all doors
and rear gate (Outback). An electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal
lights will flash once.
If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) is not fully closed, an electronic
chirp will sound five times and the turn signal lights will
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