Subaru Outback Manuals 2016 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 224

4-8 Climate control/Manual climate control . The air conditioner will turn on. While the MAX A/C mode is selected, performing the following operation returns the system to the setting that had been selected before the MAX A/C mode is selected. . Turn the temperature control dial to a position other than “MAX A/C” position (models with type A climate control sys- tem). . Press the “MAX A/C” button again (models with type B climate control sys- tem). ! “DUAL” mode (type B) 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 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. work properly. When the “DUAL” mode is canceled: Set the desired temperature by turning the driver’s side dial. & Air inlet selection & Fan speed control 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. When the ON position is selected, the “ ” indicator light on the information display (type A)/ the indicator light on the air inlet selection button (type B) illuminates. 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 (type A), or by pressing the fan speed control buttons (type B). & 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. The indicator light will turn off. 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 and dehumidification system may not Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet selection button. 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. The indicator light will turn off.