Automatic Climate Control Operation; Operation Tips; Temperature Sensors - Subaru 2015 XV Crosstrek Hybrid 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.
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.
To turn off the climate control system,
press the OFF button. Then the air inlet
selection will be set to OFF (outside air).

Operation tips

. Operate the automatic climate control
system when the hybrid system is running.
. Even when cooling is not necessary,
setting the temperature much lower than
the current outlet air temperature turns on
the air conditioner compressor automati-
cally and the A/C indicator light on the
control panel illuminates.
AUTO
Climate control/Automatic climate control operation

Temperature 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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