2012 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 252

4-10 Climate control 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. Defrosting Select the desired " " mode or " " mode to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows by performing the following procedures. For types A and C: Turn the airflow control dial and select the " " mode or " " mode. For type B: Press the airflow mode selection button to select the " " mode or press the defroster button to select the " " mode. Operating tips for heater and air conditioner & Cleaning ventilation grille NOTE . When the " " mode or " " mode is selected, the air conditioner compressor automatically operates to more quickly defog the windshield. (The air conditioner indicator light does not illuminate in this case.) At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to the outside air mode. For details, refer to "Airflow mode selection" F4-8. . For type B, if the defroster button is pressed while the " " mode is selected, it will return to the previous mode before selecting the " " mode. Always keep the front ventilation inlet grille free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions to ensure efficient heating and defrosting. Since the condenser is located in front of the radiator, this area should be kept clean because cooling performance is impaired by any accumulation of insects and leaves on the condenser. & Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight After parking in direct sunlight, drive with the windows open for a few minutes to allow outside air to circulate into the