2003 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 176

ECON (economy) mode: When you press the "AUTO" switch while the system is in the AUTO mode, it selects the ECON (economy) mode, turning on the " ECON " indicator light. In the ECON mode, the compressor runs to be thrifty with energy consumption. Interior windows tend to fog in this energy-saving operation. It is therefore recommended that the AUTO mode be used only in high humidity conditions. Manual mode operation: When the Automatic Climate Control system is operating in the AUTO mode, pressing the MODE", "A/C" or " " switch shifts the operation into the "MANUAL" mode and the indicator light "AUTO" on the control panel will go out. When the MODE", "A/C" or " " switch is pressed, the corresponding function can be controlled independently, while automatic control of the other functions are maintained. To change the system back to the AUTO mode, press the "AUTO" switch. n OFF switch The Automatic Climate Control system turns off (the air conditioner compressor and fan turn off) when the "OFF" switch is pressed. When the "OFF" switch is pressed, the outside air introduction mode (" " position) is automatically selected. NOTE Display illumination dimness cancellation (BRIGHT): Setting the light switch to the "p" or "a" position causes the illuminating icons on the display panel to dim. When traveling with the lights on in gloomy daylight or in twilight, press the OFF switch for 1 second or longer if you feel it is too hard to identify the icons clearly. The brightness comes back to normal. If you wish to dim the icons again, hold down the OFF switch again or if you can safely do so, turn the light switch OFF and then place it in the "p" or "a" position. 4-14