Subaru Forester Manuals 2010 Forester Owner’s Manual | Page 161

Climate control Pressing the button cancels the “AUTO” mode. To return to “AUTO” mode, turn the fan speed control dial or air flow control dial to a position other than the AUTO position. Then turn to “AUTO” mode. SUBARU recommends using the AUTO position. & Temperature sensors NOTE The air conditioner’s compressor does not operate with an outside temperature of 328F (08C) or lower. 4-11 properly and become damaged, the system may not be able to control the interior temperature correctly. To avoid damaging the sensors, observe the following precautions. – 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: near the ignition switch. – Outside temperature sensor: behind the front grille. 1) 2) Interior air temperature sensor Solar sensor The automatic climate control system employs several sensors. These sensors are delicate. If they are not treated