Automatic Climate Control Operation (Type B, C And D); Type B; Type C And D - Subaru 2015 Forester Owner's Manual

Automatic climate control
operation (type B, C and D)
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 light on the control panel illumi-
nates.

Type B

1. Turn the airflow mode selection dial
and fan speed control dial to the AUTO
position.
2. Set the preferred temperature using
the temperature control dial.
NOTE
. Each function can be individually
set to the AUTO mode independently of
the other functions. Any function set to
Climate control/Automatic climate control operation (type B, C and D)
the AUTO mode is controlled automa-
tically. Any function not set to the
AUTO mode can be manually adjusted
as desired.
. The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
3. To turn off the climate control system,
turn the fan speed control dial to the OFF
position. Then the air inlet selection will be
set as follows.
. when the AUTO mode is selected: OFF
(outside air)
. when the AUTO mode is not selected:
the mode that was selected when turning
off the climate system will be selected.

Type C and D

1. Depress the AUTO button. The
indicator light 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.
. 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 light on the control
panel will turn off and the
indicator light 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.
3. To turn off the climate control system,
press the OFF button. Then the air inlet
selection will be set to OFF (outside air).
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