2006 Subaru Impreza Owner's Manual - Page 158

Climate control 4-9 AUTO position and the air flow control dial in the or “ ” position, the fan does not operate during engine warmup until the engine coolant temperature exceeds approx. 122F (50C). formance. Air flow control dial defroster outlets) : Windshield defroster outlets and foot outlets : Windshield defroster outlets Temperature control dial NOTE When the dial is placed in the “ ” or “ ” position, the air conditioner compressor operates automatically to defog the windshield quickly. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to “outside air” mode. Air inlet selection button This dial is used to set the desired interior temperature. With the dial set to your desired temperature, the system automatically adjusts the temperature of air supplied from the outlets such that the desired temperature is achieved and maintained. If the dial is turned fully counterclockwise, the system gives maximum cooling performance. If the dial is turned fully clockwise, the system gives maximum heating per- 400600 This dial has the following six positions. The outlets from which air is supplied in each position are as follows: AUTO: The air flow control is adjusted automatically in accordance with the air temperature inside and outside the passenger compartment, the intensity of sunlight, and other factors. SUBARU recommends using the AUTO position. : Instrument panel outlets : Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets : Foot outlets and windshield defroster outlets (relatively little air from windshield ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet selection button to the ON position for fast cooling with the air conditioner or – CONTINUED – 400381 400380