Subaru Outback Manuals 2020 Outback Owner's Manual | Page 291

Manual Climate Control 283 The SYNC mode indicator will turn white. Touch “SYNC” again, press the passenger’s side temperature control button or operate the passenger’s side temperature control bar to cancel the SYNC mode. The SYNC mode indicator will be grayed out. In this case, temperature control on the driver’s side and passenger’s side will be separated. The temperature will be controlled individually using the driver’s and passenger’s temperature control button and the driver’s and passenger’s temperature control bar. & Fan Speed Control s04ab06 Select the preferred fan speed by the following operation. Via the fan speed indicator: Touch or on the climate control screen. Via the fan speed control screen: 1. Touch the climate control mode indicator 2. Touch the preferred fan speed. It is also possible to change the fan speed by dragging. & Air Conditioner Control s04ab07 The air conditioner operates only when the engine is running. Perform the following operation while the fan is in operation to turn on the air conditioner. . If “A/C” is displayed on the customizable icon, touch “A/C”. When the air conditioner is on, the “A/C” indicator illuminates. . If a customizable icon other than “A/C” is displayed, touch the climate control mode indicator. Then touch “A/C” on the climate control mode select button. When the air conditioner is on, “A/C” will turn blue. To turn off the air conditioner, touch “A/C” again. The indicator light will turn off or it will be grayed out. NOTE For efficient defogging or dehumidifying in cold weather, turn on the air conditioner. However, if the ambient temperature decreases to approximately 328F (08C), the air conditioner and dehumidification system may not work properly. & Air Inlet Selection s04ab08 Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet selection button. Recirculation mode: Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. This mode is used for fast cooling with the air conditioner or when driving on a dusty road. Perform the following operation to select this mode. . is displayed on the customizable icon: (1) Touch . . is not displayed on the customizable icon: (1) Touch the climate control mode indicator. (2) Touch on the climate control mode select button. will be displayed on the climate control mode indicator. Outside air circulation mode: Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. This mode is used when the interior has cooled to a comfortable temperature and the road is no longer dusty. Perform the same operation as the recirculation mode to change the mode. will be displayed on the climate control mode indicator. WARNING Continued operation in the recirculation mode may fog up the windows. Switch to the outside air circulation mode as soon as the – CONTINUED – 4 Climate Control