Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded
Subaru Impreza / Subaru Impreza 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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1. Push the “CRUISE” main switch button.
Type A
Type B
The cruise control indicator light on the
combination meter will illuminate.
2. Depress the accelerator pedal until the
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ECO gauge (models with type A combination meter)
The unit displayed varies depending on
the model.
The ECO gauge shows the difference
between the average rate of fuel consumption
since the trip meter was last
reset and the current rate ...