Automatic Climate Control System; Control Panel - Subaru 2008 TRIBECA Owner's Manual

Automatic climate control
system
NOTE
Operate the automatic climate con-
trol system when the engine is running.
The blower fan rotates at a low
speed when the engine coolant tem-
perature is low.
For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, press the "A/C"
button.
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 light on the control panel comes
on.
Seven-seater models each have a
rear air conditioner. The fan speed of
the rear air conditioner can be ad-
justed, but other adjustments (outlet
air temperature, air distribution, etc.)
are not possible for the rear air condi-
tioner. For details, refer to "Rear air
conditioner" in this section.
The automatic climate control system
automatically controls outlet air tempera-
ture, fan speed, air flow distribution air-
inlet control, and air conditioner compres-
sor operation. It activates when the
"AUTO" button is pressed, and is used to
maintain a constant, comfortable climate
within the passenger compartment.
The temperature can be set within a range
of 65 to 85 F (18 to 32 C).
& Control panel
1) Temperature control dial (driver's side)
2) Defroster button
3) Fan speed control dial
4) Rear window defogger button (Refer to
the "Rear window defogger button" in
chapter 3.)
5) Temperature control dial (passenger's
side)
6) Air conditioner button
7) Air flow mode selection button
8) Air inlet selection button
9) OFF button
Climate control
10) AUTO button
! AUTO button
AUTO mode operation:
When the "AUTO" button is pressed, the
indicator light on the button comes on. In
this state, fan speed, air flow distribution,
air-inlet control, and air conditioner com-
pressor operation are automatically con-
trolled.
Manual mode operation:
If you operate any of the buttons on the
control panel other than the "OFF" button
and temperature control dial during auto-
matic mode operation, the indicator light
will go out. You can then manually control
the system as desired using the button
you operated.
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