Defrosting; Conditioner; Cleaning Ventilation Grille; Efficient Cooling After Parking In Direct Sunlight - Subaru Forester 2012 Owner's Manual

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Climate control

Defrosting

Select the desired " " mode or " " mode
to defrost or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows by performing the
following procedures.
For types A and C: Turn the airflow control
dial and select the " " mode or " "
mode.
For type B: Press the airflow mode
selection button to select the " " mode
or press the defroster button to select the
" " mode.
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. For details, refer to
F4-8.
mode selection"
. For type B, if the defroster button is
pressed while the " " mode is se-
lected, it will return to the previous
mode before selecting the "
Operating tips for heater and
air conditioner
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& Cleaning ventilation grille
"
Airflow
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" mode.
1) Left-hand drive models
2) Right-hand drive models
3) Front ventilator inlet grille
Always keep the front ventilation inlet grille
free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions
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to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.
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the radiator, this area should be kept clean
because cooling performance is impaired
by any accumulation of insects and leaves
on the condenser.
& Efficient cooling after parking
in direct sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to
allow outside air to circulate into the
heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the
windows closed during the operation of
the air conditioner for maximum cooling
efficiency.
& Lubrication oil circulation in
the refrigerant circuit
Operate the air conditioner compressor at
a low engine speed (at idle or low driving
speeds) a few minutes each month during
the off-season to circulate its oil.
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