2008 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 189

Climate control 4-11 ! Air inlet selection button When the temperature control dial is turned fully counterclockwise, the recirculation mode is automatically selected.) When the outside air mode is selected, a " " indicator light appears on the display. & Temperature sensors WARNING Continued operation in the " " position may fog up the windows. " position as soon Switch to the " as the outside dusty condition clears. Select air flow by pushing the air inlet / ". selection button " The selected air inlet setting is shown on the control panel. (Recirculation): Interior air recirculates inside the passenger compartment. Use this position when quickly cooling down the passenger compartment or to prevent outside air from entering the passenger compartment. When the recirculation " indicator light mode is selected, a " appears on the display. (Outside air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. When the climate control system is operated in the "AUTO" mode, this position is selected automatically. (There is one exception: NOTE When driving on a dusty road or behind a vehicle that emits unpleasant exhaust gases, set the air inlet selection button " position. to the " From time to time, return the air inlet " position selection button to the " to draw outside air into the passenger compartment. 1) 2) Solar sensor Interior air temperature sensor The automatic climate control system employs several sensors. These sensors are delicate. If they are treated incorrectly and become damaged, the system may not be able to control the interior temperature correctly. To avoid damaging the sensors, observe the following precautions: - Do not subject the sensors to impact. - Keep water away from the sensors. - Do not cover the sensors. The sensors are located as follows: - Solar sensor: beside windshield defroster grille - CONTINUED -