444 6-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
WARNING
lDo not touch the glass at lower part of the windshield or to the side of the front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on.
NOTICE
n To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the EV system is off.
n When repairing / replacing parts of the air conditioning system
Have repair / replacement performed by your SUBARU retailer. When a part of the air conditioning
system, such as the evaporator, is
to be replaced, it must be replaced with a new one.
Using automatic mode
1 Select the“ AUTO” switch.( �P. 436)
2 Adjust the temperature setting.
3 To stop the operation, select the“ Off” switch.
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the automatic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for functions other than that operated is maintained.
n Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow immediately after the automatic mode switch is selected.
Cool air may blow around the upper body even when the heater is on due to sunlight.
Front seat concentrated airflow mode( S-FLOW)
This function automatically controls the air conditioning airflow so that priority is given to the front seats. Unnecessary air conditioning is suppressed, contributing to increased electricity consumption efficiency.
Front seat concentrated airflow mode operates in the following situations.
• No passengers are detected in the rear seats
• The windshield defogger is not operating
The“ S-Flow” switch is( ON) on the option screen.
In front seat concentrated airflow mode, directing airflow to the front seats only and to all seats can be switched via switch operation. When the mode has been switched manually, automatic airflow control stops operating. 1 Select the option screen switch.( �P. 438)
2 Select the“ S-Flow” switch.
• Indicator illuminated: Airflow to the front seats only