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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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 ...
Engine coolant
The indicated coolant quantity is only a guideline. The necessary quantity for
replacement may differ slightly depending on the temperature and other factors.
For more details about maintenance ...
Cargo
The Impreza hatchback has 19 cubic feet of cargo room behind the backseat,
which is more than the four-door GTI (14.7) but less than the Vibe (20.1). The
cargo floor isn't especially deep, as a go ...