Temperature Control; Fan Speed Control; Air Conditioner Control; Air Inlet Selection - Subaru Outback 2012 Manual

both side windows to prevent fogging.)
(Heat-def): Windshield defroster outlets,
foot outlets and both side outlets of the
instrument panel
(Defrost): Windshield defroster outlets and
both side outlets of the instrument panel
& 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
To increase the temperature setting, press
the " " side of the temperature control
button. To decrease the temperature
setting, press the " " side of the tempera-
ture control button.
Each temperature setting is shown on the
display. When "LO" is shown, the system
provides maximum cooling performance.
When "HI" is shown, the system provides
maximum heating performance.
NOTE
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 becomes the same as
the setting for the driver's side.
& Fan speed control
The fan operates only when the ignition
Climate control
switch is in the "ON" position. Select the
preferred fan speed by turning the fan
speed control dial (type A), 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
fan is in operation to turn on the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is
on, the indicator light on the air conditioner
button (type A)/"A/C" indicator light (type
B) illuminates.
To turn off the air conditioner, press the
button again. The indicator light will turn
off.
NOTE
For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, turn on the air
conditioner.
& 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
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