Subaru Forester Manuals 2015 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 252

Climate control/Automatic climate control operation (type B, C and D) Automatic climate control operation (type B, C and D) When this mode is selected, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control, and air conditioner compressor operation are automatically controlled. To activate this mode, perform the following. NOTE . Operate the automatic climate control system when the engine is running. . Even when cooling is not necessary, setting the temperature much lower than the current outlet air temperature turns on the air conditioner compressor automatically and the “A/C” indicator light on the control panel illuminates. & Type B 1. Turn the airflow mode selection dial and fan speed control dial to the “AUTO” position. 2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial. NOTE . Each function can be individually set to the AUTO mode independently of the other functions. Any function set to the AUTO mode is controlled automatically. Any function not set to the AUTO mode can be manually adjusted as desired. . The controllable temperature range may vary depending on the regional specifications of the vehicle. 3. To turn off the climate control system, turn the fan speed control dial to the “OFF” position. Then the air inlet selection will be set as follows. . when the AUTO mode is selected: OFF (outside air) . when the AUTO mo FR