2006 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 152

Climate control 4-9 Fan speed control dial AUTO position and the air flow control dial in the or " " position, the fan does not operate during engine warmup until the engine coolant temperature exceeds approx. 122°F (50°C). formance. Air flow control dial Temperature control dial 400154 75 65 85 400156 The fan operates only with the ignition switch in the ON position. The fan speed control dial is used to select the AUTO (automatic control) mode or to select the desired fan speed. The dial's positions and their functions are as follows: OFF: The fan does not operate. AUTO: The fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the air temperature inside and outside the passenger compartment, the intensity of sunlight, and other factors. SUBARU recommends using the AUTO position. Other positions: The fan speed can be adjusted in seven steps. 400549 NOTE With the fan speed control dial in the This dial is used to set the desired interior temperature. With the dial set to your desired temperature, the system automatically adjusts the temperature of air supplied from the outlets such that the desired temperature is achieved and maintained. If the dial is turned fully counterclockwise, the system gives maximum cooling performance. If the dial is turned fully clockwise, the system gives maximum heating per- This dial has the following six positions. The outlets from which air is supplied in each position are as follows: AUTO: The air flow control is adjusted automatically in accordance with the air temperature inside and outside the passenger compartment, the intensity of sunlight, and other factors. SUBARU recommends using the AUTO position. : Instrument panel outlets : Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets : Foot outlets and windshield defroster outlets (relatively little air from windshield - CONTINUED -