Subaru Impreza Manuals 2018 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 247

4-12 Climate control/Air filtration system & Replacing a cabin air filter Air filtration system S04AE01 S04AE Your vehicle’s air conditioning system is equipped with an air filtration system. Replace the cabin air filter according to the replacement schedule found in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. This schedule should be followed to maintain the filter’s dust collection ability. Under extremely dusty conditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently. Have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit. 1. Remove the glove box. NOTE We recommend that you take measures to protect the center console with masking tape first, so that you avoid scratching the center console with the glove box. (1) Open the glove box. (3) Push in the stoppers located on both sides of the glove box and then pull down the glove box as far as it will go. CAUTION Contact your SUBARU dealer if the following occurs, even if it is not yet time to change the filter: . Reduction of the airflow through the vents. . Windshield gets easily fogged or misted. (2) Remove the damper shaft from the glove box. NOTE The filter can influence the air condi- tioning, heating and defroster perfor- mance if not properly maintained. (4) Pull out the glove box horizontally and remove the hinge portion. When