Automatic Air Conditioning: General: Specifications

2010 Subaru Impreza 2.5i, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Specifications
Item Specifications Remarks
Air conditioning "Full-air-mix" type  
Cooling performance Cooling capacity (W) 5300  
Air flow rate (m3 /h) 460
Refrigerant (g) 400±30  
Compressor Type Scroll Denso SCSA08C
Capacity (cm3 /rev) 74.5
Maximum permissible speed (rpm) 9000
Lubricant (amount contained in compressor in g) Denso oil 8 (70)
Magnetic clutch Type Dry, single disc  
Power consumption (W) 35
Pulley ratio 1:1.43 (crankshaft pulley diameter: 133 mm; compressor pulley diameter: 125 mm)
Belt Polyurethane V-belt with four ribs (H4) or six ribs (H6)
Condenser Type Multi-flow type (with built-in liquid tank for subcooling)  
Fan Type Electric-motor-driven axial flow fan  
Fan diameter H4: 300 mm
Turbo and H6: 320 mm (7+5 blades)
 
Power consumption (W) H4: 90 x 2, H6: 160 x 2, Turbo: 120 x 2  
Evaporator Type Laminated  
Expansion valve External pressure equalizing type
Temperature control sensor Thermistor
Automatic control system Temperature control "Full-air-mix" system  
Fan speed control Automatic control: stepless
Manual control: six steps
Air introduction selection Manual (inside air recirculation/fresh air introduction)
Air outlet selection Manual (ventilation, bi-level, heater, defroster and heater/defroster)
Other controls Fast idle control system Engine control module (ECM)  
High and low pressure limit control Low-pressure switch: Turns off compressor at a pressure higher than 0.196 MPa High-pressure switch: Turns off compressor at a pressure higher than 3.140 MPa
High-speed limit control Performed by ECM
Radiator and condenser fan control Performed by ECM
Diagnosis function The auto A/C control module has a sensor and actuator diagnosis function.  
Other controls Manual adjustment possible at maximum heating and maximum cooling positions  
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