2001 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 180
2001 Subaru Outback Manual
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NOTE D You can check the outside air temperature even when the Automatic Climate Control is off. (The ignition switch should be in the "ON" position.) D In the following cases, the display can indicate a higher temperature than the actual outside air temperature: - In direct sunlight - When the vehicle is parked for a long period of time with the engine kept running. - During stop and go driving n - Defroster switch To defrost or dehumidify the windshield and side window, push the defroster switch " ". When the " " switch is pushed, regardless whether the air conditioner is operating or not, outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment, the air conditioner compressor turns on, air flow is directed towards the windshield and side windows, and the indicator light " " on the control panel comes on. After eliminating the fogging from the windshield, set the air conditioner back in the AUTO mode by pushing the "AUTO" switch or turn off by pushing the "OFF" switch or " " switch. n - Fan speed control switch HB5021BB The fan speed control switch has the 5 positions: AUTO position and 4 different fan speed positions. 4-14