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.
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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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A: REMOVAL
1) Open the front hood.
2) Remove the front wiper arm assembly.
CAUTION:
Follow the steps below when standing up the wiper arm. Not following the steps
may cause contacting
of wiper arms and damages of wiper arms.
1. Stand up the driver's side wiper arm.
2. Stand up the passenger's si
Rear Axle
A: REMOVAL
1) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
2) Remove the axle nut.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the axle nut while the rear axle is loaded. Doing so may damage
the hub bearing.
Lift the crimped section of axle nut.
Remove the axle nut using a socket wrench while depressing th
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