2006 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 153

4-4 Climate control Fan speed control dial The fan operates only when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The fan speed control dial is used to select four fan speeds. Air flow control dial This dial has the following five positions: “ ” position when defogging the windshield. Defogging with the air inlet selection lever set in the “ ” position provides better defogging performance than in the “ ” position. When the dial is placed in the “ ” or “ ” position, the air conditioner compressor operates automatically regardless of the position of the air conditioner button to defog the windshield quickly. However the indicator on the air conditioner button will not come on. Also, you cannot stop the air conditioner compressor by pressing the air conditioner button. Air conditioner button (if equipped) The air conditioner operates only when the engine is running. Push the air conditioner button while the fan is in operation to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light will come on. Push it again to turn off the air conditioner. Air inlet selection lever : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets. : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the foot outlets. : Air flows through the foot outlets and some through the windshield defroster outlets. : Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets and foot outlets. : Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets. (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Place the air inlet selection lever in the “ ” position for fast cooling with the air conditioner or when driving on a dusty road. (Outside air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. Place the air inlet selection lever in the “ ” position when the interior has cooled to a comfortable temperature and the road is no longer dusty. Continued operation in the “ ” position may fog up the windows. Switch to the “ ” position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears. NOTE You will find the notation “USE WITH ” on the air flow control dial plate. This is intended to remind you to set the air inlet selection lever in the 400288