Subaru Outback Manuals 2017 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 244

Climate control/Automatic climate control system (type B) Automatic climate control system (type B) NOTE . Operate the automatic climate control system when the engine is running. . The blower fan rotates at a low speed when the engine coolant temperature is low. . For efficient defogging or dehumidifying in cold weather, press the “A/C” button. When the automatic climate control mode is selected, the following items are automatically controlled. . Outlet air temperature . Fan speed . Airflow distribution . Air inlet control . Air conditioner compressor operation To activate this mode, perform the following procedure. 1. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control button. 2. Press the “AUTO” button. The FULL AUTO mode is selected and the “FULL AUTO” indicator light on the display illuminates. NOTE If you operate any of the buttons on the control panel other than the “OFF” button, rear window defogger button and temperature control buttons 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. To change the system back to the FULL AUTO mode, press the “AUTO” button. 4-5 & Sensors To turn off the climate control system, press the “OFF” button. The air inlet selection is then automatically switched to the outside air mode. 1) 2) Solar sensor Interior air temperature sensor The automatic climate control system employs several sensors. These sensors are delicate. If they are treated incorrectly – CONTINUED –