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EnglishClimate control -> Air filtration system for your Subaru Forester 2019-2024
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& Efficient cooling after parking & Cooling and dehumidifying in
4-7. Air filtration system
in direct sunlight
high humidity and low tem-
perature weather conditions
Your vehicle’s air conditioning system is
equipped with an air filtration system.
Replace the cabin air filter according to
the replacement schedule found in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. This
schedule should be followed to maintain
the filter’s dust collection ability. Under
extremely dusty conditions, the filter
should be replaced more frequently. Have
your filter checked or replaced by your
SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use
only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to
allow outside air to circulate into the
heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the
windows closed during the operation of the
air conditioner for maximum cooling effi-
ciency.
Under certain weather conditions (high
relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a
small amount of water vapor emission
from the air outlets may be noticed. This
condition is normal and does not indicate
any problem with the air conditioning
system.
& Lubrication oil circulation in
& 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 condi-
tioner operation whenever the accelerator
is fully depressed such as during rapid
acceleration or when driving on a steep
upgrade.
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.
CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
following occurs, even if it is not yet
time to change the filter:
& Checking air conditioning
system before summer sea-
son
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Reduction of the airflow through
the vents.
Check the air conditioner unit for refriger-
ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper
operation each spring. Have the air con-
ditioning system checked by your
SUBARU dealer.
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Windshield gets easily fogged or
misted.
& Refrigerant for your climate
control system
Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant R-1234yf (HFO-1234yf). Con-
sult your SUBARU dealer for service.
Repairs needed as a result of using the
wrong refrigerant are not covered under
warranty.
NOTE
The filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
mance if not properly maintained.
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and remove the hinge portion.
When doing this, be careful not to
damage the hinge.
& Replacing the cabin air filter
1. Remove the glove box.
NOTE
We recommend that you take measures
to protect the center console with
masking tape first, so that you avoid
scratching the center console with the
glove box.
(1) Open the glove box.
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Stoppers
(3) Push in the stoppers located on
both sides of the glove box and
then pull down the glove box as far
as it will go.
2. Remove the cabin air filter according to
the following procedure in order to
prevent dust on the cabin air filter from
falling to the inside of its housing.
(1) Push in the four stoppers to unlock,
and then slowly pull out the cabin
air filter 0.4 in (1 cm) from the
housing.
(2) Remove the damper shaft from the
glove box.
(2) Completely pull out the cabin air
filter by gently tilting the front side
of the cabin air filter downward.
(4) Pull out the glove box horizontally
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3. Replace the cabin air filter element
with a new one.
4. Reinstall the glove box, and connect
the damper shaft.
5. Close the glove box.
CAUTION
The arrow mark on the filter must
point UP.
