Automatic Air Conditioning - Subaru Forester 2.5X 2003 Technicians Reference Booklet

2003 New Model Update
(912) Forester

Automatic Air Conditioning

The Forester 2.5 XS and 2.5 XS premium package models will be equipped with Automatic air
conditioning. The 3 control dials of the system communicate their set position to the driver by
illuminated LEDs.
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Control Dial 1
Driver sets the desired temperature from 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Auto button sets the system to automatic. Air flow direction, temperature and speed will be
automatically controlled.
Off button turns the system off.
Holding the off button will change the brightness of the LEDs.
Control Dial 2
Driver can set the fan to the desired speed
Indicates the fan speed
Indicates the position of the fresh air door
Driver can set the position of the fresh air door
Driver can activate the Air Compressor for manual A/C control
Indicates the operation of the Air Compressor
Control Dial 3
Indicates the position of the mode door (Air flow direction)
Driver can set the position of the mode door
Driver can activate the front defogger mode
Indicates the operation of the front defogger mode
Driver can activate the rear defogger
Indicates the operation of rear defogger
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