2006 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 151

4-8 Climate control Automatic climate control system (if equipped) Although this climate control system can be used as a full-automatic climate control system, it can also, if desired, be used as a semi-automatic climate control system. When it is used as a full-automatic climate control system, the outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow distribution, air inlet control, and air conditioner compressor operation are all automatically controlled to maintain a constant, comfortable temperature inside the vehicle. turns on the air conditioner compressor automatically and the "A/C" indicator light on the control panel comes on. then set the other dials and buttons as described in the following. The system's functions will then switch to AUTO mode and be controlled automatically. Air flow control dial: AUTO position Fan speed control dial: AUTO position Air inlet selection button: Press for at least 1 second. (Indicator will flash twice.) Air conditioner button: Press for at least 1 second. (Indicator will flash twice.) Control panel 1 3 2 To use as semi-automatic climate control system 6 5 4 400594 NOTE Operate the automatic climate control system when the engine is running. When the engine coolant is cold, the blower does not run. In the "AUTO" mode, when the air temperature in the passenger compartment is sufficiently cool, the air conditioner compressor does not operate. For efficient defogging or dehumidifying in cold weather, press the "A/C" button to operate the air conditioner compressor. Even when cooling is not necessary, setting the temperature much lower than the current outlet air temperature 1) 2) 3) 4) Temperature control dial Fan speed control dial Air flow control dial Rear window defogger button (Refer to the "Rear window defogger button" in chapter 3.) 5) Air inlet selection button 6) Air conditioner button Each function can be individually set to AUTO mode independently of the others. Any function set to AUTO mode is controlled automatically. Any function not set to AUTO mode can be manually adjusted as desired. The temperature can be set within a range of 65 to 85°F (20 to 30°C). To use as full-automatic climate control system Place the temperature control dial in the position for your desired temperature,