Subaru Forester Manuals 2011 Forester Owner’s Manual | Page 175

Climate control ! Air inlet selection button turned fully counterclockwise, the recirculation mode is automatically selected.) When the outside air mode is selected, a ” indicator light appears on the dis“ play. WARNING Continued operation in the “ ” position may fog up the windows. Switch to the “ ” position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears. Select airflow by pressing the air inlet selection button. The selected air inlet setting is shown on the control panel. (Recirculation): Interior air recirculates inside the passenger compartment. Use this position when quickly cooling down the passenger compartment or to prevent outside air from entering the passenger compartment. When the recir” indicaculation mode is selected, a “ tor light appears on the display. (Outside air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. When the climate control system is operated in the “AUTO” mode, this position is selected automatically. (There is one exception: When the temperature control dial is NOTE When driving on a dusty road or behind a vehicle that emits unpleasant exhaust gases, set the air inlet selection button ” position. From time to to the “ time, return the air inlet selection button to the “ ” position to draw outside air into the passenger compartment. 4-13 & Type B Although this climate control system can be used as a full-automatic climate control system, it can also, if desired, be used as a semi-automatic climate control system. When it is used as a full-automatic climate control system, the outlet air temperature, fan speed, airflow distribution, air inlet control, and air conditioner compressor operation are all automatically controlled to maintain a constant, comfortable temperature inside the vehicle. NOTE . When the engine coolant is cold, the blower does not run. . In the “AUTO” mode, when the air temperature in the passenger compartment is sufficiently cool, the air conditioner compressor does not operate. For efficient defogging or dehumidifying in cold weather, press the “A/C” button to operate the air conditioner compressor. – CONTINUED –