Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2018 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 233

Climate control/Defrosting
Defrosting
Perform either of the following operations
to defrost or to dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows.
. Select the “ ” mode by pressing the
defroster button (both types A and B)
. Select the “ ” mode by turning the
airflow mode selection dial (type A)
. Select the “ ” mode by pressing the
airflow mode selection button (type B)
Operating tips for heater and
air conditioner
& Cleaning ventilation grille
& Efficient cooling after parking
in direct sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to
allow outside air to circulate into the
heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the
windows closed during the operation of
the air conditioner for maximum cooling
efficiency.
& Lubrication oil circulation in
the refrigerant circuit
NOTE
When the “ ” or “ ” mode is se-
lected, the air conditioner compressor
operates automatically regardless of
the position of the air conditioner
button to defrost the windshield more
quickly. However the indicator on the
air conditioner button will not illumi-
nate. At the same time, the air inlet
selection is automatically set to the
outside air mode. After defrosting the
windshield by pressing the defroster
button “ ”, pressing the button again
returns the system to the setting that
had been selected before the defroster
was activated.
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Front ventilation inlet grille
Always keep the front ventilation inlet grille
free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions
to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.
Since the condenser is located in front of
the radiator,