2011 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 163

4-4 Climate control ! Fan speed control dial The fan operates only when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. The fan speed control dial is used to select four fan speeds. ! Airflow control dial Each dial position activates the following air outlets. (Ventilation): Instrument panel outlets (Bi-level): Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets (Heat): Foot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel and some through windshield defroster outlets (A small amount of air flows to the windshield and both side windows to prevent fogging.) (Heat-def): Windshield defroster outlets, foot outlets and both side outlets of the instrument panel : Windshield defroster outlets and both side outlets of the instrument panel For details, refer to "Airflow selection" F42. less of the position of the air conditioner button to defog the windshield more quickly. However the indicator on the air conditioner button will not illuminate. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to "outside air" mode. In this state, you cannot select "recirculation" mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button. Also, you cannot stop the air conditioner compressor by pressing the air conditioner button. ! Air conditioner button conditioner. The indicator light will illuminate. Push it again to turn off the air conditioner. ! Air inlet selection button ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet selection button to the ON position. The indicator light will illuminate. Place the air inlet selection button to the ON position for fast cooling with the air conditioner or when driving on a dusty road. The air conditioner operates only when the engine is running. Push the air conditioner button while the fan is in operation to turn on the air OFF position (Outside air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. Push the air inlet selection button again to the OFF position. The indicator light will turn off. NOTE When the dial is placed in the " " or " " position, the air conditioner compressor operates automatically regard-