2008 Subaru Tribeca Owner's Manual - Page 167

Climate control 4-5 Automatic climate control system 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. . Seven-seater models each have a rear air conditioner. The fan speed of the rear air conditioner can be adjusted, but other adjustments (outlet air temperature, air distribution, etc.) are not possible for the rear air conditioner. For details, refer to "Rear air conditioner" in this section. The automatic climate control system automatically controls outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow distribution airinlet control, and air conditioner compres- sor 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). 10) AUTO button ! AUTO button AUTO mode operation: & Control panel 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Temperature control dial (driver's side) Defroster button Fan speed control dial Rear window defogger button (Refer to the "Rear window defogger button" in chapter 3.) Temperature control dial (passenger's side) Air conditioner button Air flow mode selection button Air inlet selection button OFF button When the "AUTO" button is pressed, the indicator light on the button 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 will go out. You can then manually control the system as desired using the button you operated. - CONTINUED -