2011 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 174

Climate control 4-15 ! Temperature control dial ! Airflow control dial (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. NOTE When the dial is placed in the " " or " " position, the air inlet selection is automatically set to "outside air" mode. This dial is used to set the desired interior temperature. With the dial set to your desired temperature, the system automatically adjusts the temperature of air supplied from the outlets such that the desired temperature is achieved and maintained. If the dial is turned fully counterclockwise, the system gives maximum cooling performance. If the dial is turned fully clockwise, the system gives maximum heating performance. Each dial position activates the following air outlets. AUTO: The airflow control is adjusted automatically in accordance with the air temperature inside and outside the passenger compartment, the intensity of sunlight, and other factors. SUBARU recommends using the AUTO position. (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.) ! Air inlet selection button ON position (recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet selection button to the ON position - CONTINUED -