2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 179

4-6 Climate control ! Air conditioner button ! Air inlet selection button WARNING Continued operation in the ON position may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears. & Heater operation 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. . Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm airflow from these outlets, turn the corresponding wheel to the " " position. ! Defrosting or defogging the windshield To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position. 2. Press the " " button. The air conditioner operates only when the engine is running. Press the air conditioner button while the fan is in operation to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light will illuminate. Press it again to turn off the air conditioner. The indicator light will turn off. ON position (recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the air inlet button to the ON position. The indicator light will illuminate. Place this button in the ON position when you wish to cool the cabin quickly or are driving on a dusty road. OFF position (outside air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. Press the air inlet button again to the OFF position. The indicator light will turn off. Place this button in the OFF position when you reach a road that is not dusty and when you wish to achieve a comfortable temperature in the cabin.