Temperature Control; Fan Speed Control; Air Conditioner Control; Air Inlet Selection - Subaru 2012 Forester Owner's Manual

NOTE
. When the " " mode or " " mode
is selected, the air conditioner com-
pressor automatically operates to more
quickly defog the windshield. At the
same time, the air inlet selection is
automatically set to the outside air
mode.
In this state:
– The air conditioner indicator light
does not illuminate.
– You cannot stop the air condi-
tioner compressor by pressing the
air conditioner button.
– You cannot select the "recircula-
tion" mode by pressing the air inlet
selection button.
& Temperature control
! Type A
Turn the temperature control dial over a
range from the blue side (cool) to red side
(warm) to regulate the temperature of
airflow from the air outlets.
! Type B and C
Turn the temperature control dial to set the
preferred interior temperature. With the
dial set to your preferred temperature, the
system automatically adjusts the tempera-
ture of air supplied from the outlets such
that the preferred temperature is achieved
and maintained.
If the dial is turned fully counterclockwise,
the system provides maximum cooling
performance. If the dial is turned fully
clockwise, the system provides maximum
heating performance.
NOTE
For type B, when the "DUAL" button is
pressed, separate temperature settings
for the driver's side and passenger's
side can be enabled (DUAL mode). To
cancel the DUAL mode, press the
"DUAL" button again. The temperature
setting for the passenger's side be-
comes the same as the setting for the
driver's side.
& Fan speed control
The fan operates only when the ignition
switch is in the "ON" position. Select the
preferred fan speed by turning the fan
speed control dial (type A and C), or by
pressing the fan speed control buttons
(type B).
& Air conditioner control
The air conditioner operates only when
the engine is running.
Press the air conditioner button while the
Climate control
fan is in operation to turn on the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is
on, the "A/C" indicator light illuminates.
To turn off the air conditioner, press the
button again.
NOTE
For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, turn on the air
conditioner. However, if the ambient
temperature decreases to approxi-
mately 08C (328F), the air conditioner
compressor stops operation.
& Air inlet selection
Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet
selection button.
ON position (recirculation): Interior air is
recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the
air inlet selection button to the ON position
for fast cooling with the air conditioner or
when driving on a dusty road. When the
ON position is selected, the "
light illuminates.
OFF position (outside air): Outside air is
drawn into the passenger compartment.
Press the air inlet selection button to the
OFF position when the interior has cooled
to a comfortable temperature and/or the
road is no longer dusty.
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