Climate control
system.
Air filtration system
& Air conditioner compressor
shut-off when engine is
heavily loaded
4-11
& Replacing the air filter
Replace the filter element according to the
replacement schedule shown in the following. This schedule should be followed
to maintain the filter’s dust collection
ability. Under extremely dusty conditions,
the filter should be replaced more frequently. It is recommended that you have
your filter checked or replaced by your
SUBARU dealer. For replacement, we
recommend the use of a genuine
SUBARU air filter kit.
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.
& Refrigerant for your climate
control system
Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the method of adding, changing or checking the
refrigerant is different from the method for
CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU
dealer for service. Repairs needed as a
result of using the wrong refrigerant are
not covered under warranty.
Replacement schedule:
Every 15 months or 15,000 miles (24,000
km) whichever comes first
1. Remove the instrument panel side
cover.
NOTE
The instrument panel side cover is held
in place with four pins.
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