2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 251

Climate control 4-9 NOTE . When the " " mode or " " mode is selected, the air conditioner compressor automatically operates to more quickly defog the windshield. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to the outside air mode. In this state: - The air conditioner indicator light does not illuminate. - You cannot stop the air conditioner compressor by pressing the air conditioner button. - You cannot select the "recirculation" mode by pressing the air inlet selection button. that the preferred temperature is achieved and maintained. If the dial is turned fully counterclockwise, the system provides maximum cooling performance. If the dial is turned fully clockwise, the system provides maximum heating performance. fan is in operation to turn on the air conditioner. When the air conditioner is on, the "A/C" indicator light illuminates. To turn off the air conditioner, press the button again. NOTE For efficient defogging or dehumidifying in cold weather, turn on the air conditioner. However, if the ambient temperature decreases to approximately 08C (328F), the air conditioner compressor stops operation. NOTE For type B, when the "DUAL" button is pressed, separate temperature settings for the driver 's side and passenger 's side can be enabled (DUAL mode). To cancel the DUAL mode, press the "DUAL" button again. The temperature setting for the passenger 's side becomes the same as the setting for the driver's side. & Air inlet selection Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet selection button. ON position (recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the air inlet selection button to the ON position for fast cooling with the air conditioner or when driving on a dusty road. When the ON position is selected, the " " indicator light illuminates. OFF position (outside air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. Press the air inlet selection button to the OFF position when the interior has cooled to a comfortable temperature and/or the road is no longer dusty. - CONTINUED - & Temperature control ! Type A Turn the temperature control dial over a range from the blue side (cool) to red side (warm) to regulate the temperature of airflow from the air outlets. ! Type B and C Turn the temperature control dial to set the preferred interior temperature. With the dial set to your preferred temperature, the system automatically adjusts the temperature of air supplied from the outlets such & Fan speed control The fan operates only when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. Select the preferred fan speed by turning the fan speed control dial (type A and C), or by pressing the fan speed control buttons (type B). & Air conditioner control The air conditioner operates only when the engine is running. Press the air conditioner button while the