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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Accessory power outlets
Power outlet below the climate control
Power outlet in the center console
Power outlet in the cargo area (if equipped)
Accessory power outlets are provided below the climate control, in the c ...
Ride & Handling
My first drive of the 2012 Impreza was on dry, warm pavement, where both the
16- and 17-inch alloy wheels lent a comfortable ride. (I didn't drive the base
15-inch steel wheels.) You're always awa ...
Ashtray (if equipped)
- Do not use ashtrays as waste
receptacles or leave a lighted
cigarette in an ashtray. This
could cause a fire.
- Always extinguish matches and
cigarettes before putting them
into the a ...