Subaru Forester Manuals 2018 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 284

4-10 Climate control/Manual climate control operation ! “DUAL” mode (type D) When the “DUAL” mode is selected: Turn the driver’s side dial to set the driver’s side temperature. Turn the front passenger’s side dial to set the front passenger’s side temperature. When the “DUAL” mode is canceled: Set the desired temperature by turning the driver’s side dial. & Fan speed control a) b) Driver’s side temperature Front passenger’s side temperature You can change the setting of the driver’s side and front passenger’s side tempera- ture independently by selecting the “DUAL” mode. You can select the “DUAL” mode by performing either of the following proce- dures. . Press the “DUAL” button . Turn the passenger’s side temperature control dial The “DUAL” mode can be canceled by pressing the “DUAL” button. When the “DUAL” mode is canceled, only the driver’s side temperature is displayed. The fan operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. Select the preferred fan speed by turning the fan speed control dial. & Air conditioner control 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 dehumidify- ing in cold weather, turn on the air conditioner. However, if the ambient temperature decreases to approxi- mately 328F (08C), the air conditioner compressor will stop operating. & Air inlet selection Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet selection button. ON position (recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the air inlet selection button to the ON position for fast cooling with the air conditioner or when driving on a dusty road. OFF position (outside air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. Press the air inlet selection button to the OFF position when the interior has cooled to a comfortable temperature and the road is no longer dusty. WARNING Continued operation in the ON posi- tion may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside conditions are no longer dusty. NOTE . When the indicator light on the air inlet selection button is flashing at engine starting, a malfunction might be occurring in the electrical system.