Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2018 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 230

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Climate control/Manual climate control operation
– Solar sensor: beside the windshield
defroster grille
– Interior air temperature sensor: next to
the steering column
– Outside temperature sensor: near the
front bumper opening
These sensors are delicate. If they are not
treated properly and become damaged,
the system may not be able to control the
interior temperature correctly. To avoid
damaging the sensors, observe the fol-
lowing precautions.
– Do not subject the sensors to impact.
– Keep water away from the sensors.
– Do not cover the sensors.
Manual climate control op-
eration
& Airflow mode selection
To select the airflow mode:
Type A: Turn the airflow mode selection
dial.
Type B: Press the airflow mode selection
button.
To select the defrost mode:
Press the defroster button.
Airflow modes are as follows.
(Ventilation): Instrument panel outlets
(Bi-level): Instrument panel outlets and
foot outlets
(Heat): Foot outlets, both side outlets of
the instrument