Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2013 Impreza WRX & WRX STI Owner's Manual | Page 177

Climate control

& Air conditioner button

Pushing the button cancels the “AUTO”
mode. To return to “AUTO” mode, turn the
fan speed control dial or airflow control
dial to a position other than the AUTO
position. Then turn to “AUTO” mode.
SUBARU recommends using the AUTO
position.

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& Temperature sensors

NOTE
The air conditioner’s compressor does
not operate with an outside temperature of 328F (08C) or lower.

The button positions and their functions
are as follows.
ON: The air conditioner operates while the
fan is running.
Push the button to select this position. The
indicator light will illuminate.
OFF: The air conditioner does not operate.
Push the button again to select this
position. The indicator light will turn off.
AUTO: Turn the fan speed control dial and
airflow control dial to the AUTO position.
The air conditioner compressor operation
is then adjusted automatically in accordance with the air temperature inside and
outside the passenger compartment, the
intensity of sunlight, and other factors.

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2)

Interior air temperature sensor
Solar sensor

The automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
are delicate. If they are not treated
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