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.
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Displaying and selecting preset stations (type D audio)
1. Press the button for 1.5
seconds
or longer during satellite radio reception to
display the radio screen.
2. Operate the “TUNE/TRACK/CH” dial
to select the stations. ...
Driving on grades
● Before going down a steep hill, slow down and shift into lower gear (if necessary,
use 1st gear) in order to utilize the overheating of your vehicle’s brakes. Do not
make sudden downshifts ...
Exterior
To the outside observer, little distinguishes the Impreza's various trim
levels. The base side mirrors are black-colored and fold, and the door handles
are body-colored. Fifteen-inch steel wheels ...