Subaru Impreza Manuals 2012 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 208

4-10 Climate control passenger’s side becomes the same as the setting for the driver’s side. . The controllable temperature range may vary depending on the regional specifications of the vehicle. & Fan speed control 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 dehumidifying in cold weather, press the air conditioner button. & Air inlet selection Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet selection button. ON position (recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push 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. Push 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 position may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside conditions are no longer dusty. Defrosting NOTE When the “ ” or “ ” mode is selected, the air conditioner compressor automatically operates to more quickly defrost the windshield. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to the outside air mode. & Type A and B Select the “ ” or “ ” mode by turning the airflow mode selection dial to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows. & Type C Select the “ ” mode by pressing the defroster button, or select the “ ” mode by turning the airflow mode selection dial to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows. & Type D Select the “ ” mode by pressing the defroster button, or select the “ ” mode by pressing the airflow mode selection button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows.