2002 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 175

Climate control n OUT.TEMP switch To check the outside air temperature, push the "OUT.TEMP" switch. The outside air temperature will be displayed for five seconds, and then the display automatically changes back to the inside air temperature. The display changes over from the inside air temperature to the outside air temperature as its normal indication if you keep the switch pressed for more than 2 seconds. 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. - CONTINUED - 4-15