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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REV indicator light and buzzer (STI)
The REV alarm system issues a warning using the REV indicator light (and a buzzer if additionally selected) when the engine speed reaches a level previously set using the trip knob.
If you press th ...
Meters and gauges
NOTE
Liquid crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges in the combination
meter. You will find their indications hard to see if you wear polarized glasses. ...
