2003 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 179

Climate control n MODE - Air flow control switch (Ventilation) : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets. (Bi-level) : (Heat) : (Heat-def) : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the foot outlets. Air flows through the foot outlets and some through the windshield defroster outlets. Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets and foot outlet. NOTE When the " " mode is selected, the air conditioner compressor operates automatically regardless of the position of the air conditioner button to defog the windshield quickly. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to " " mode. Even with this mode selected, you can turn the air conditioner ON/OFF and select interior air recirculation or outside air introduction as desired. n Air inlet selection switch 4 WARNING Continued operation in the " " position may fog up the windows. Switch to the " " position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears. - CONTINUED - 4-17