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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FRESH/RECIRC Door Actuator
A: REMOVAL
1) Set the intake door actuator to RECIRC position.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Operate the control panel and switch to RECIRC mode.
In the condition of step (2), turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2) Remove the instrument panel assembly. <Ref. to EI-76, REMOVAL, Instrument
Pan
System alarm operation
The alarm system will give the following alarms when triggered:
● The vehicle’s horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash for 30
seconds.
● If any door (or the rear gate/trunk lid) remains open after the 30-second period,
the horn will continue to sound for a maximum
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