2000 SUBARU FORESTER air condition

Climate control4-11
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d ealer for servic e. Rep airs need ed as a result of
using the wrong re-
frig erant are not c overed und er warranty.
Air filtration system (if equipped)
If your vehic le ’s air c ond itioning system is eq uip p ed with a op tion al air
filtration system, rep lac e the filter element ac c or d ing to the rep lac ement
sc hed ule shown b elow. This sc hed ule should b e follo wed to maintain the
filter ’s d ust c ollec tion ab ility. Und er extremely d usty c o nd itions, the filter
should b e rep lac ed more freq uently. Sinc e the filte r element is a visc ous
typ e, it is unnec essary to c lean or wash the elemen t. It is rec ommend ed
that you have your filter c hec ked or rep lac ed b y yo ur SUBARU d ealer.
For rep lac ement, use only a g enuine SUBARU air filt er kit.
Replacement schedule: Every 12 months or 7,500 miles (12,000 km) whichever comes first
NOTE The filter can influence the air conditioning, heating and defroster performance.
Replacement procedure
HS0254
HS0253
Screws
Old filter
Cooling unit
Filter cover and rubber seal
1. Remove the filter c over b y removing the two (2) s c rews.
2. Remove the old filter.

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Range
: 21.26 to 30.86 inHg or 720 to 1045 hp a
NOTE The reading may change during air-conditioner operation,
door window operation, driving in a tunnel, and so forth. All barometric readings reported in local weather reports are
corrected to a sea-level reading regardless of altitude. The Gauge
Pack displays true local air pressure and hence may differ signifi-cantly from local weather reports (especially at higher altitudes).The barometer is not adjustable. Since air pressure changes with altitude, the barometric read-
ing will vary when the vehicle is moving up or down an incline.For accurate barometric trending, the vehicle should be station-
ary. Altimeter
The altimeter has two mod es, Stand ard elevation mod e and Relative
elevation mod e.
HS6013BB

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HS6014BB
nStandard elevation mode
The “MODE ” switc h c hang es the b arometer to the stand ard eleva tion
mod e of the altimeter.
The altimeter ind ic ates the “sea level ” elevation.
Range : –660 to 9200 ft ( –200 to 2800 m) at a p itc h of 20 ft or 10 m in
metric measurement units.Adjustment : In ord er to g et a p rec ise elevation, manually c or rec t the
altimeter when the c urrent elevation is known.
“ SET ”: 20 ft inc rease or 10 m inc rease in metric measure ment units.
“ ”: 20 ft d ec rease or 10 m d ec rease in metric measure ment units.
NOTE The indication may change during air-conditioner operation,
window operation, driving in a tunnel, and so forth. Adjustable elevation is 780 ft ( 300 m).
To cancel the adjustment and return to the default altimeter
reading, press the “ SET” and “ ” switch together for 1 second
or more.

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Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide)
WARNING
Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is danger- ous, or even lethal, if inhaled. Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to pre-
vent engine exhaust gas from entering the vehicle. Never run the engine in a closed space, such as a garage, ex-
cept for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it. Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while
the engine is running. If that is unavoidable, then use the ventila-tion fan to force fresh air into the vehicle. Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow,
leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system
always works properly. If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the
vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as pos-
sible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with allwindows fully open. Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while driving to prevent
exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.
NOTE Due to the expansion and contraction of the metals used in the
manufacture of the exhaust system, you may hear a crackling soundcoming from the exhaust system for a short time after the enginehas been shut off. This sound is normal.

8-4If battery fluid is accidentally swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water, and obtain immediate medicalhelp.
Keep everyone including children away from the battery.
The gas generated by a battery explodes if a flame or spark is
brought near it. Do not smoke or light a match while jump start-ing. Never attempt jump starting if the discharged battery is frozen.
It could cause the battery to burst or explode. Whenever working on or around a battery, always wear suit-
able eye protectors, and remove metal objects such as rings,
bands or other metal jewelry. Be sure the jumper cables and clamps on them do not have
loose or missing insulation.Do not jump start unless cables in suitable condition are avail-able. A running engine can be dangerous. Keep your fingers, hands,
clothing, hair and tools away from the cooling fan, belts and anyother moving engine parts. Removing rings, watches and ties isadvisable.
When your vehic le d oes not start d ue to a run d own (d isc harg ed ) b at-
tery, the vehic le may b e jump started b y c onnec ting your b attery to
another b attery (c alled the b ooster b attery) with j ump er c ab les.
Jump starting is d ang erous if it d one inc orrec tly. If you are unsure ab out
the p rop er p roc ed ure for jump starting , c onsult a c omp etent mec hanic .
How to jump start
1. Make sure the b ooster b attery is 12 volts and the neg ative terminal
is g round ed .
2. If the b ooster b attery is in another vehic le, d o not let the two ve-
hic les touc h.
3. Turn off all unnec essary lig hts and ac c essories.
4. Connec t the jump er c ab les exac tly in the seq uenc e illustrated .