Subaru Forester: Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
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.
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather
conditions
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 ...
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 ...
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Fuel grade
You should only refuel with unleaded premium-grade gasoline as this avoids
damaging the catalytic converter.
If engine running problems are apparent, have the cause checked immediately and
rep ...
Safety in the garage
If the vehicle has been
driven
recently, do not touch exhaust and
cooling system components until the
engine has cooled.
Never leave the engine running in an
unventilated area - exhaust gases ...
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and
viscosity grade. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12.
Specification
Use and ask for licensed e ...
