Refrigerant For Your Climate Control System; Air Filtration System - Subaru Outback 2016 Manual

& Refrigerant for your climate
control system
Example of the air conditioner label
1) Air conditioner label
A) REFRIGERANT CHARGE
B) COMPRESSOR OIL
Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant HFO-1234yf or HFC134a.
Therefore, the method for adding, chan-
ging or checking the refrigerant is different
from the method for CFC12 (freon). Also,
the methods for adding, changing or
checking HFO-1234yf and HFC134a re-
frigerant are different. Before adding,
changing or checking the refrigerant,
check the air conditioner label in the
location shown in the illustration to confirm
which type of refrigerant is used in your
vehicle. We recommend that you consult
your SUBARU dealer for service. Repairs
needed as a result of using the wrong
refrigerant are not covered under the
warranty.
Climate control/Air filtration system

Air filtration system

Replace the filter element according to the
maintenance schedule. Refer to "Mainte-
nance schedule" F11-3. The schedule
should be followed to maintain the filter's
dust collection ability. Under extremely
dusty conditions, the filter should be
replaced more frequently. It is recom-
mended that you have your filter checked
or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For
replacement, we recommend that you use
only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.
CAUTION
We recommend that you 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.
– Windshield gets easily fogged or
misted.
NOTE
The filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
mance if not properly maintained.
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