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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    Checking the fluid level
    The automatic transmission fluid expands largely as its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different scales for checking the level ...

    Under the rear floor
    1) Jack handle A) 4-door models B) 5-door models 1) Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped) (Refer to “Under-floor storage compartment”.) 2) Tool bucket 3) Spare tire A) 4-door models ...

    Foreword
    Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control syste ...