Automatic Front Climate Control Operation - Subaru Ascent 2023 Manual

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Automatic front climate control operation

4-3. Automatic front climate
control operation
Front climate control screen
1 Air inlet selection
2 Air conditioner
3 Airflow mode
4 Fan speed
When the auto mode is selected, the
following functions are automatically con-
trolled.
. Fan speed
. Airflow mode
. Air inlet selection
. Air conditioner operation
To activate this mode, perform the follow-
ing.
1. Touch the climate control mode indi-
cator.
2. Touch "AUTO".
3. Set the preferred temperature. Refer to
"Temperature control" �P288.
NOTE
. Operate the automatic climate con-
trol system when the engine is
running.
. Even when cooling is not necessary,
the air conditioner will automatically
turn on if the temperature is set
much lower than the current outlet
air temperature. Even in this case,
the "A/C" indicator light on the
climate control screen illuminates.
. The air conditioner may not operate
in the following cases:
– When the cabin temperature is
low
– When the ambient temperature
decreases close to 328F (08C)
. The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
. When "AUTO" is displayed, if you
perform one of followings, "AUTO"
will no longer be displayed.
– Operating the fan speed control
– Operating the airflow mode
– Pressing the defroster button
– Turning on MAX A/C mode
You can then manually control the
system as desired using the climate
control screen. To change the sys-
tem back to auto mode, touch
"AUTO".
To turn off the front climate control system,
touch "ON/OFF".
At this time, the air inlet selection mode will
differ depending on the auto mode and
manual mode.
. When the air inlet selection is set to
auto mode: Outside air circulation
. When the air inlet selection is set to
manual mode: No change
When the ignition switch is changed to the
"OFF"/"LOCK" or "ACC" position from
"ON", the air inlet mode will automatically
change to the outside air circulation
regardless of whether it is the auto mode
or manual mode.