2008 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 188

4-10 Climate control 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 defroster. ! Fan speed control button ! A/C - Air conditioner button ! Air flow mode selection button If the windshield starts to fog when the climate control system is operated in the AUTO mode, push the air conditioner button "A/C" to defog and dehumidify. When this button is pushed, the air conditioner compressor turns on and the indicator light "A/C" on the display comes on. After eliminating the fogging from the windshield, set the system back to the AUTO mode by pushing the "AUTO" button. The fan speed control button has 6 different fan speed positions. The fan speed is shown by the display. Select the desired air flow mode by pushing the air flow mode selection button. The selected air flow mode is shown by the display. (Ventilation): Air flows through the instrument panel outlets. (Bi-level): Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the foot outlets. (Heat): Air flows through the instrument panel outlets, the foot outlets, and some through the windshield defroster outlets. (Heat-def): Air flows through the instrument panel outlets, the windshield defroster outlets, and the foot outlets. NOTE The air conditioner compressor does not operate when the outside air temperature is below 328F (08C).