Lubrication Oil Circulation In The Refrigerant Circuit; Checking Air Conditioning System Before Summer Season; Cooling And Dehumidifying In High Humidity And Low Temperature Weather Conditions; Refrigerant For Your Climate Control System - Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 2022 Owner's Manual

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Air filtration system

windows closed during the operation of the
air conditioner for maximum cooling effi-
ciency.
& Lubrication oil circulation in
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.
& Checking air conditioning
system before summer sea-
son
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.
& Cooling and dehumidifying in
high humidity and low tem-
perature weather conditions
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.
& 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.
4-7. Air filtration system
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.
CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
following occurs, even if it is not yet
time to change the filter:
. Reduction of the airflow through
the vents.
. The windshield gets easily
fogged or misted.
NOTE
The filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
mance if not properly maintained.