Subaru Forester Manuals 2018 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 281

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 con- trol 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 compres- sor automatically and the “A/C” indi- cator light on the control panel illumi- nates. & 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 automa- tically. 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 mode is not selected: the mode that was selected when turning off the climate system will be selected. 4-7 displayed. . If you operate any of the buttons on the control panel other than the “OFF” button, rear window defogger button and temperature control dial(s) during FULL AUTO mode operation, the “FULL” indicator light on the control panel will turn off and the “AUTO” indicator light will remain illuminated. You can then manually control the system as desired using the button you operated. To change the system back to the FULL AUTO mode, press the “AUTO” button. 3. To turn off the climate control system, press the “OFF” button. Then the air inlet selection will be set to OFF (outside air). & Type C and D 1. Depress the “AUTO” button. The indicator light “FULL AUTO” on the display illuminates. 2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial. NOTE . The controllable temperature range may vary depending on the regional specifications of the vehicle. . During FULL AUTO mode operation, a small amount of air may flow from the foot outlets when ventilation mode is – CONTINUED –