Automatic Climate Control System; Control Panel - Subaru 2011 Tribeca Owner's Manual

Automatic climate control
system
NOTE
. Operate the automatic climate con-
trol system when the engine is running.
. The blower fan rotates at a low
speed when the engine coolant tem-
perature is low.
For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, press the "A/C"
button.
. 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 indicator
light on the "A/C" button illuminates.
. The vehicle has a rear air condi-
tioner. The fan speed of the rear air
conditioner can be adjusted, but other
adjustments (outlet air temperature, air
distribution, etc.) are not possible for
the rear air conditioner. For details,
refer to "Rear air conditioner" F4-9.
The automatic climate control system
automatically controls outlet air tempera-
ture, fan speed, airflow distribution, air
inlet control, and air conditioner compres-
sor operation. It activates when the
"AUTO" button is pressed, and is used to
maintain a constant, comfortable climate
within the passenger compartment.
The temperature can be set within a range
of 65 to 858F (18 to 328C).
& Control panel
1) Temperature control dial (driver's side)
2) Defroster button
3) Fan speed control dial
4) Rear window defogger button (Refer to
"Rear window defogger button" F3-36.)
5) Temperature control dial (passenger's
side)
6) Air conditioner button
7) Airflow mode selection button
8) Air inlet selection button
9) OFF button
10) AUTO button
Climate control
! AUTO button
AUTO mode operation:
When the "AUTO" button is pressed, the
indicator light on the button illuminates. In
this state, fan speed, airflow distribution,
air inlet control, and air conditioner com-
pressor operation are automatically con-
trolled.
Manual mode operation:
If you operate any of the buttons on the
control panel other than the "OFF" button
and temperature control dial during auto-
matic mode operation, the indicator light
will turn off. You can then manually control
the system as desired using the button
you operated.
To change the system back to the AUTO
mode, press the "AUTO" button.
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