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.

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    Warning and indicator lights
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    Hands-free system (if equipped)
    NOTE • For models with the genuine SUBARU navigation system, refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system. • When selling your vehicle, make sure that you initialize the Hands-fr ...

    To remove the cover
    1. Rewind the cover. 2. Push the bar to the right side and shorten the bar. 3. Take it off the retainer. ...