Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
Subaru Forester / Subaru Forester Owners Manual / Climate control / Operating tips for heater and air conditioner / 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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D (Drive)
This position is for normal driving.
The transmission automatically shifts into a suitable gear from 1st to 4th according to the vehicle speed and the acceleration you require.
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Setting Bluetooth® audio
1. Select the “BT-A SETUP” menu by pressing the “MENU” button.
2. Perform the following procedure while “BT-A” is displayed.
NOTE
You cannot set a Bluetooth® audio while driving. ...