2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 249

Climate control 4-7 & Type C position. & Temperature sensors employs several sensors. These sensors are delicate. If they are not treated properly and become damaged, the system may not be able to control the interior temperature correctly. To avoid damaging the sensors, observe the following precautions. - Do not subject the sensors to impact. - Keep water away from the sensors. - Do not cover the sensors. The sensors are located as follows. - Solar sensor: beside the windshield defroster grille. - Interior air temperature sensor: next to the steering column. - Outside temperature sensor: behind the front grille. 1) 2) 3) Fan speed control dial Airflow control dial Temperature control dial 1. Turn the airflow control dial and fan speed control dial to "AUTO" position. 2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial. NOTE Each function can be individually set to AUTO mode independently of the others. Any function set to AUTO mode is controlled automatically. Any function not set to AUTO mode can be manually adjusted as desired. 3. To turn off the climate control system, turn the fan speed control dial to the "OFF" 1) 2) Interior air temperature sensor Solar sensor The automatic climate control system