Temperature Sensors; Manual Climate Control Operation; Airflow Mode Selection - Subaru Forester 2013 Owner's Manual

& Temperature sensors
1) Interior air temperature sensor
2) Solar sensor
The automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
are delicate. If they are not treated
properly and become damaged, the sys-
tem may not be able to control the interior
temperature correctly. To avoid damaging
the sensors, observe the following pre-
cautions.
– Do not subject the sensors to impact.
– Keep water away from the sensors.
– Do not cover the sensors.
The sensors are located as follows.
– Solar sensor: beside the windshield
defroster grille
– Interior air temperature sensor: next to
the steering column
– Outside temperature sensor: near the
front bumper opening
Climate control/Manual climate control operation
Manual climate control op-
eration
& Airflow mode selection
To select the airflow mode:
. Type A and B: Turn the airflow mode
selection dial.
. Type C: Press the airflow mode selec-
tion button.
To select the defrost mode:
. Type A: Turn the airflow mode selec-
tion dial and select the "
. Type B and C: Press the defroster
button.
Airflow modes are as follows.
(Ventilation): Instrument panel outlets
4-7
" mode.
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