Subaru Outback (BR): Operating tips for heater and air conditioner
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Climate control / Operating tips for heater and air conditioner
- Cleaning ventilator grille
- Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight
- Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit
- Checking air conditioning system before summer season
- Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition
- Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
- Refrigerant for your climate control system
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Cleaning ventilator grille
Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free of snow, leaves, or other
obstructions to ensure efficient heating and defrosting. Since the condenser is
located in front of the radiator, thi
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with the windows open for a few minutes
to allow outside air to circulate into the heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air conditioner.
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit
Operate the air conditioner compressor at a low engine speed (at idle or low
driving speeds) a few minutes each month during the off-season to circulate its
oil.
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Warning Light Illumination Pattern
A: INSPECTION
Ignition switch
OFF
ON
Engine start
ABS warning light
Light OFF
Light ON
2 sec.
VDC OFF indicator light
VDC warning light & VDC indicator
light
Several seconds (depending on
engine coolant temperature)
Brake warning light (EBD warning
light)
Parking brake
Release
Fastening the seatbelt
WARNING
● Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase
the risk or severity of injury.
● Keep the lap belt as low as possible on your hips. In a collision, this spreads
the force of the lap belt over stronger hip bones instead of across the weaker
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