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CLIMATE CONTROL
LUBRICATION OIL CIRCULA- TION IN THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT s04ad03
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.
CHECKING AIR CONDITION- ING SYSTEM BEFORE SUM- MER SEASON s04ad04
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.
COOLING AND DEHUMIDIFY- ING IN HIGH HUMIDITY AND LOW TEMPERATURE WEATH- ER CONDITION s04ad05
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 indicate any problem with the air conditioning system.
REFRIGERANT FOR YOUR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM s04ad07
Air conditioner label
S _ 404038-W
Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant R-1234yf( HFO-1234yf).
Before adding, changing or checking the refrigerant, check the air conditioner label in the location shown in the illustration to confirm which type of refrigerant is used in your vehicle.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for service.
Repairs needed as a result of using the wrong refrigerant are not covered under warranty.
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRES- SOR SHUT-OFF WHEN ENGINE IS HEAVILY LOADED s04ad06
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.