Subaru Outback manuals

Subaru Outback (BR): Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded

Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Climate control / Operating tips for heater and air conditioner / 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 during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep upgrade.

READ NEXT:

 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

 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

 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:

 Wiper operation when snowing

Before driving in cold weather, make sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield or rear window. If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, perform the following procedure. ● To thaw the windshield wiper blades, use the defroster with the airflow selectio

 Installing a rearward facing child restraint

1. Place the child restraint system in the rear seating position. 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. 4. Take up the slack in

© 2010-2025 Copyright www.suoutback.com