Subaru Forester: 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.
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 condition ...
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. ...
See also:
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. This
coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000
mi), whichever occurs first.
The f ...
Ignition switch
- Never turn the ignition switch to
“LOCK” while the vehicle is
being driven or towed because
that will lock the steering wheel,
preventing steering control. And
when the engine is t ...
Self-test feature
The ABS includes electronic sensors, electric
pumps, hydraulic solenoids and a computer. The
computer has a built-in diagnostic feature that
tests the system each time you start the engine
and ...
