Subaru Outback (BR): 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. Keep the windows closed during the operation of
the air conditioner for maximum cooling efficiency.
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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.
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.
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
SEE MORE:
BV:DTC P0442 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED
(SMALL LEAK)
1. OUTLINE OF DIAGNOSIS
The evaporative system monitor detects leak up to 0.020 inch in the fuel tank
and evaporative emissions system.
If the fuel cap is not present or has not been correctly tightened after a
refueling
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Remove the V-belts. <Ref. to ME(H4SO)-43, VBELT,
REMOVAL, V-belt.> <Ref. to
ME(H4DOTC)-42, V-BELT, REMOVAL, V-belt.>
<Ref. to ME(H6DO)-51, REMOVAL, V-belt.>
3) Disconnect the connector and terminal from
generator.
4) Re
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