Subaru FORESTER 2016 Quick Reference Manual page 12

Controls
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Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control System
1. Automatic On and Off
This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed,
air flow distribution, air inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor
operation. Press "AUTO" to activate.
Press "OFF" to turn off the system.
2. Temperature Control Dial
Rotate the dial clockwise to increase
the temperature or rotate the dial
counterclockwise to decrease the
temperature and maintain a comfortable
climate within the driver and passenger
compartment. The temperature is
displayed digitally on the screen.
Separate temperature settings
can be adjusted for the driver's
side and passenger's side.
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Operation in Manual Mode
3. Recirculated/Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment. Press
the button again to allow outside air
into the compartment. TO PREVENT
WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT
REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
4. Fan Speed Control Knob
Rotate the fan speed control knob
to select one of seven different
fan speed positions.
5. Air Flow Mode Selection Button
Press the "MODE" button to select
the desired air flow mode. The
selected air flow mode – either
ventilation, bi-level, heat or heat-
defrost – is shown on the display.
6. Dual Button
Press the "DUAL" button to activate
or deactivate the dual mode. Dual
mode makes it possible to have
separate temperature settings for the
driver's side and passenger's side.
7. Air Conditioner Button
Press the "A/C" button to activate
the air conditioning. Press it again
to turn off the air conditioning.
8. Defroster Button
Press the button to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and
front door windows.
9. Rear Window Defogger Button
Press the button to turn on the
defogger. It will automatically shut off
after about 15 minutes. If the window
clears before that time, you can
press the button again to turn it off.
Located in the
multi-function
display; top
center of dash
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