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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Trailer safety chains
WARNING
Always use safety chains between your vehicle and the trailer. Towing trailer without safety chains could create a traffic safety hazard if the trailer separates from the hitch due to coupling damage or hitch ball damage.
In case the trailer hitch connector or hitch ball should break or
Ignition switch
WARNING
● Never turn the ignition switch to “LOCK” while the vehicle is being driven
or towed because that will lock the steering wheel, preventing steering control.
And when the engine is turned off, it takes a much greater effort than usual to
steer.
● Before leaving the ve
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