Automatic Climate Control Operation; Sensors - Subaru WRX Owner's Manual

Automatic climate control
operation
When this mode is selected, the fan
speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor operation
are automatically controlled. To activate
this mode, perform the following.
NOTE
. Operate the automatic climate con-
trol system when the engine is running.
. Even when cooling is not necessary,
setting the temperature much lower
than the current outlet air temperature
turns on the air conditioner compres-
sor automatically and the A/C indi-
cator on the control panel illuminates.
Climate control/Automatic climate control operation
1. Depress the AUTO button. The
indicator FULL AUTO on the display
illuminates.
2. Set the preferred temperature using
the temperature control dial.
NOTE
. The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
. During FULL AUTO mode operation,
a small amount of air may flow from the
foot outlets when ventilation mode is
displayed.
. If you operate any of the buttons on
the control panel other than the OFF
button, rear window defogger button
and temperature control dial(s) during
FULL AUTO mode operation, the
FULL indicator on the control panel
will turn off and the AUTO indicator
will remain illuminated. You can then
manually control the system as desired
using the button you operated. To
change the system back to the FULL
AUTO mode, press the AUTO button.
. When the climate control system
turns off, the air inlet is fixed to the
outside air mode.
To turn off the climate control system,
press the OFF button.

Sensors

1) Interior air temperature sensor
2) Solar sensor
The automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
are delicate. If they are not treated
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