2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 165

Climate control 4-7 - Defroster button defroster. Fan speed control dial A/C - Air conditioner button 400511 400513 400512 To defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows, push the defroster button " ". When the " " button 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 front door windows, and the indicator light on the button comes on. After eliminating the fogging from the windshield, return the climate control system to the AUTO mode by pushing the "AUTO" button or turn off by pushing the "OFF" button. Alternatively, push the " " button again to return the system to the setting that was selected before you activated the The fan speed control dial has 7 positions: AUTO position and 6 different fan speed positions. The fan speed is shown on the center of the dial. With the fan speed control dial in the AUTO position, the fan speed changes automatically corresponding the various conditions: air temperature inside and outside of the passenger's compartment, intensity of the sunlight, etc. If the windshield starts to fog when the climate control system is operated in the AUTO mode, push the air conditioner button to defog and dehumidify. When this button is pushed, the air conditioner compressor turns on and the indicator light on the button comes on. After eliminating the fogging from the windshield, set the system back to the AUTO mode by pushing the "AUTO" button. NOTE The air conditioner compressor does not operate when the outside air temperature is below 32°F (0°C). - CONTINUED -