2009 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 160

Climate control 4-11 Pressing the button cancels the "AUTO" mode. To return to "AUTO" mode, turn the fan speed control dial or air flow control dial to a position other than the AUTO position. Then turn to "AUTO" mode. SUBARU recommends using the AUTO position. & Temperature sensors NOTE The air conditioner's compressor does not operate with an outside temperature of 328F (08C) or lower. properly and become damaged, the system may not be able to control the interior temperature correctly. To avoid damaging the sensors, observe the following precautions: - Do not subject the sensors to impact. - Keep water away from the sensors. - Do not cover the sensors. The sensors are located as follows: - Solar sensor: beside the windshield defroster grille. - Interior air temperature sensor: near the ignition switch. - Outside temperature sensor: behind the front grille. 1) 2) Interior air temperature sensor Solar sensor The automatic climate control system employs several sensors. These sensors are delicate. If they are not treated