2004 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 174

Climate control To force outside air through the instrument panel outlets: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the " " position. 3. Set the temperature control dial all the way left. 4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed. When driving on a dusty road, set the air inlet selection button to the "ON" position. Air conditioner operation (if equipped) Cooling or dehumidifying Continued operation with the air inlet selection button in the ON position may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears. 1) ON position 1 HS4018BB For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger compartment, performing the following steps will allow air to flow through the instrument panel outlets: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the " " position. 3. Set the air conditioner button to the "ON" position. 4. Set the temperature control dial to the blue side. 5. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed. - CONTINUED - 4-9