2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 178

Climate control 4-5 ! Fan speed control dial This dial regulates the temperature of airflow from the air outlets over a range from the blue side (cool) to red side (warm). ! Airflow control buttons : Windshield defroster outlets and both side outlets of the instrument panel NOTE When the " " button or " " button is pressed the air conditioner compressor automatically operates to quickly defog the windshield. 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. 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. ! Temperature control dial Each airflow control button activates the following air outlets. : Instrument panel outlets : Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets : Foot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel and some through windshield defroster outlets : Windshield defroster outlets, foot outlets and both side outlets of the instrument panel - CONTINUED -