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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Revised 2.5-liter Boxer Engine with New 6-Speed Manual or CVT
The 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i models are powered by a revised 2.5-liter
4-cylinder Boxer engine, teamed for the first time to a new 6-speed manual
transmission or the available new Lineartronic™ CVT ...
If the light is blinking
If the light is blinking while driving, an engine misfire condition has been
detected which may damage the emission control system.
To prevent serious damage to the emission control system, you sho ...
Cruise control indicator light
The cruise control indicator light illuminates when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position and turns off after approximately 3 seconds.
The light illuminates when the “CRUISE” main sw ...