Automatic Climate Control System (If Equipped); Control Panel; System - Subaru 2005 Forester Owner's Manual

Automatic climate control system (if
equipped)
Although this climate control system can be used as a
full-automatic climate control system, it can also, if de-
sired, be used as a semi-automatic climate control

system.

When it is used as a full-automatic climate control sys-
tem, the outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow dis-
tribution, air inlet control, and air conditioner compres-
sor operation are all automatically controlled to main-
tain a constant, comfortable temperature inside the
vehicle.
NOTE
Operate the automatic climate control system
when the engine is running.
When the engine coolant is cold, the blower
does not run.
In the "AUTO" mode, when the air temperature
in the passenger compartment is sufficiently cool,
the air conditioner compressor does not operate.
For efficient defogging or dehumidifying in cold
weather, press the "A/C" button to operate the air
conditioner compressor.
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" indicator light on
the control panel comes on.

Control panel

A
E
D
A) Temperature control dial
B) Fan speed control dial
C) Air flow control dial
D) Air conditioner button
E) Air inlet selection button
F) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the "Rear win-
dow defogger button" in chapter 3.)
Climate control
B C
F
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