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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Shift lock release using the shift lock release button
Perform the following procedure to release the shift lock.
1. Apply the parking brake and stop the engine.
2. Remove the shift lock cover using a flat-head screwdriver.
3. While depressing the brake pedal, insert the electronic parking brake release
tool into the hole, press the shift lock
Double trip meter
1) Trip knob
This meter displays the two trip meters when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position.
The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you
last set it to zero.
If you press the trip knob when the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “Acc”
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