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:
Why maintain your vehicle?
This guide describes the scheduled maintenance required for your
vehicle. Carefully following this schedule helps protect against major
repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenan ...
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See this manual's
Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information. Things that are especially important
in trailer operation are ...
Power door locks
• Press the control to
unlock all
doors.
• Press the control to lock
all
doors.
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