Subaru Forester: Checking air conditioning system before summer season - Operating tips for heater and air conditioner - Climate control - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Checking air conditioning system before summer season

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.

    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. ...

    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 ...

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    Stowing the jack and tools
    • Make sure the jack is fully lowered. • Reclip the tools onto the jack making sure that the tools are fully contained by the clips as shown. • Reinstall the jack in the pocket with the l ...

    Auto lamps windscreen wiper detection
    If Auto lamps is selected and the windscreen wipers are switched on for 20 seconds or more, the side lamps, tail lamps and headlamps will switch on automatically. When the wipers are switched off, ...

    Rear view camera
    It remains the driver's responsibility to detect obstacles and estimate the vehicle's distance from them when reversing. When Reverse (R) is selected the camera provides a wide-angle rear view ...