Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual: Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions

Subaru Crosstrek Owners Manual / Climate control / Operating tips for heater and air conditioner / 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 not indicate any problem with the air conditioning system.

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.

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.

Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight

After parking in direct sunlight, drive with the windows open for a few minutes to allow outside air to circulate into the heated interior. This results in quicker cooling by the air conditioner. K ...

Air filtration system

Your vehicle's air conditioning system is equipped with an air filtration system. Replace the air filter element according to the replacement schedule found in the "Warranty and Maintenance Book ...

Other materials:

Removal
MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL(5MT) > Air Breather HoseREMOVAL1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.2. Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.3. Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).4. Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake ...

Inspection
FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS)(H4DO) > Tumble Generator Valve AssemblyINSPECTION1. CHECK MOTOR1. Connect the battery positive terminal to terminal No. 5 and the battery ground terminal to terminal No. 4, and check that the valve is fully opened on LH side and the valve is fully closed on RH side.C ...

Except U.S.-spec. models (type A)
The illustration above is a typical example. For some models, the combination meter may be slightly different than that shown in the illustration. Tachometer Trip meter and odometer Select lever/gear position indicator Speedometer Information display selection knob ECO gauge F ...