2008 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 186

4-8 Climate control Automatic climate control system (if equipped) NOTE . Operate the automatic climate control system when the engine is running. . The blower fan rotates at a low speed when the engine coolant temperature is low. For efficient defogging or dehumidifying in cold weather, press the "A/C" button. . Even when cooling is not necessary, setting the temperature much lower than the current outlet air temperature turns on the air conditioner compressor automatically and the "A/C" indicator light on the control panel comes on. The automatic climate control system automatically controls outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow distribution airinlet control, and air conditioner compressor operation. It activates when the "AUTO" button is pressed, and is used to maintain a constant, comfortable climate within the passenger compartment. The temperature can be set within a range of 65 to 858F (18 to 328C). & Control panel ! AUTO button AUTO mode operation: 1) 2) 3) 4) AUTO button Temperature control dial (driver's side) Defroster button Temperature control dial (passenger's side) 5) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the "Rear window defogger button" section in chapter 3.) 6) Air conditioner button 7) Air flow mode selection button 8) Fan speed control button 9) Air inlet selection button 10) OFF button When the "AUTO" button is pressed, the indicator light "AUTO" on the display comes on. In this state, fan speed, air flow distribution, air-inlet control, and air conditioner compressor operation are automatically controlled. Manual mode operation: If you operate any of the buttons on the control panel other than the "OFF" button and temperature control dial during automatic mode operation, the indicator light "AUTO" on the control panel will go out. You can then manually control the system as desired using the button you operated. To change the system back to the AUTO mode, press the "AUTO" button.