Defrosting; Type A; Type B; Operating Tips For Heater And Air Conditioner - Subaru 2015 XV Crosstrek Hybrid Owner's Manual

Defrosting

NOTE
. When the
or
selected, the air conditioner compres-
sor operates automatically regardless
of the position of the air conditioner
button to defrost the windshield more
quickly. However the indicator on the
air conditioner button will not illumi-
nate. At the same time, the air inlet
selection is automatically set to the
outside air mode.
. After defrosting the windshield by
pressing the defroster button
pressing the button again returns the
system to the setting that had been
selected before the defroster was acti-
vated.

Type A

Select the mode by pressing the
defroster button, or select the
by turning the airflow mode selection dial
to defrost or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows.

Type B

Select the mode by pressing the
defroster button, or select the
by pressing the airflow mode selection
button to defrost or dehumidify the wind-
shield and front door windows.
mode is
,
mode
mode
Climate control/Defrosting
Operating tips for heater and
air conditioner

Cleaning ventilation grille

1) Front ventilation inlet grille
Always keep the front ventilation inlet grille
free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions
to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.
Since the condenser is located in front of
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
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