Subaru Crosstrek Manuals 2023 Crosstrek Owner's Manual | Page 246

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Climate control / Manual climate control operation
! SYNC mode ( type B )
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When the SYNC mode is turned on , both the driver ’ s and passenger ’ s side temperatures are synchronized using the driver ’ s side temperature control dial .
Press the SYNC button to turn on the SYNC mode . The SYNC button indicator will illuminate .
Press the SYNC button again or turn the passenger ’ s side temperature control dial to cancel the SYNC mode . The SYNC button indicator will not illuminate . In this case , temperature control on the driver ’ s side and passenger ’ s side is separated . The temperature will be controlled individually using the driver ’ s and passenger ’ s temperature control dials .
& Fan speed control
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Select the preferred fan speed by turning the fan speed control dial .
& Air conditioner control
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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 dehumidifying in cold weather , turn on the air conditioner . If the ambient temperature decreases to approximately 328F ( 08C ), the air conditioner and dehumidification system may not operate properly .
& Air inlet selection
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Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet selection button .
. 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 in the following cases . – When driving on a dusty road – When you want cooling performance to increase ( for example , in particularly hot weather )
. Outside air circulation :
When the indicator light on the air inlet selection button does not illuminate , outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment . Press the air inlet selection button to the OFF position in the following cases .
– When the road is no longer dusty
– When the interior has cooled to a comfortable temperature
WARNING
Continued operation in the ON position may fog up the windows . Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside conditions are no longer dusty .
NOTE
When outside air circulation is selected , the system may automatically adjust the air inlet setting depending on such factors as the temperature setting , the temperature inside the vehicle , or conditions outside the vehicle .
& To turn off the climate control system
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To turn off the climate control system , press the ON / OFF button .