Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
Subaru Legacy / Subaru Legacy 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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Service mode
In service mode, the remote start function
is temporarily disabled to prevent the
system from unexpectedly starting the
engine while being serviced. ...
Automatic transmission models
Automatic transmission models
The key can be turned from “Acc” to
“LOCK” only when the select lever is in the
“P” position. ...
Specifications
These specifications are subject to change without notice. ...