Heater System

2005 Subaru Outback i, StandardSECTION Heater System
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Item Specifications Condition
Heating capacity 5.0 kW (4,300 kcal/h, 17,062 BTU/h) or more
  • Mode selector switch: HEAT
  • Temperature control switch: FULL HOT
  • Temperature difference between hot water and inlet air: 65Β°C (149Β°F)
  • Hot water flow rate: 360 l (95.1 US gal, 79.2 Imp gal)/h
Air flow rate 300 m3 (10,593 cu ft)/h Heat mode (FRESH), FULL HOT at 12.5 V
Max air flow rate 500 m3 (17,655 cu ft)/h
  • Temperature control switch: FULL COLD
  • Blower fan speed: 4th position
  • Mode selector lever: RECIRC
Heater core size (height x length x width) 193.5 x 152 x 35.0 mm
(7.62 x 5.98 x 1.378 in)
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Blower motor Type Magnet motor 220 W or less at 12 V
Fan type and size (diameter x width) Sirocco fan type
150 x 75 mm (5.91 x 2.95 in)
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RENDER: 1.0x

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