Replacing An Air Filter; Air Filtration System - Subaru Forester 2016 Owner's Manual

refrigerant HFC134a (as shown on the air
conditioner label). Therefore, the method
of adding, changing or checking the
refrigerant is different from the method
for CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU
dealer for service. Repairs needed as a
result of using the wrong refrigerant are
not covered under warranty.

Air filtration system

Your vehicle s air conditioning system is
equipped with an air filtration system.
Replace the air filter element 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.
. Windshield gets easily fogged or
misted.
Climate control/Air filtration system
NOTE
The filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
mance if not properly maintained.

Replacing an air filter

1. Remove the glove box.
(1) Open the glove box.
(2) Remove the damper shaft from the
glove box.
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