Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2018 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 237

Climate control/Manual climate control operation The temperature will be controlled indivi- dually using the driver’s and passenger’s temperature control dials. & Air inlet selection & Fan speed control . Recirculation: When the indicator light on the air inlet selection button illuminates, interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the air inlet selection button to the ON position for fast cooling with the air conditioner or when driving on a dusty road. Select the preferred fan speed by turning the fan speed control dial. & Air conditioner control The air conditioner operates only when the engine is running. Press the air conditioner button while the fan is in operation to turn on the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, the “A/C” indicator light illuminates. To turn off the air conditioner, press the button again. NOTE For efficient defogging or dehumidify- ing in cold weather, turn on the air conditioner. If the ambient temperature decreases to approximately 328F (08C), the air conditioner and dehumidifica- tion system may not operate properly. Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet selection button. . Outside air circulation: When the indicator light on the air inlet selection button does not illuminate, out- side air is drawn into the passenger compartment. Press the air inlet selection button to the OFF position when the interior has cooled to a comfortable tem- perature and the road is no longer dusty. WARNING Continued operation in the ON posi- tion may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside conditions are no longer dusty. 4-9 & To turn off the climate control system To turn off the climate control system: . Type A: select the “OFF” position using the fan speed control dial. . Type B and C: press the ON/OFF button.