2009 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 189

Climate control 4-7 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 control button to the ON position. desired speed. ! Defrosting or defogging To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set the air outlet control dial to the " " position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the red side. 3. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed. Automatic climate control system (if equipped) NOTE . Operate the automatic climate control system when the engine is running. . The blower fan rotates at a low speed when the engine coolant temperature is low. For efficient defogging or dehumidifying in cold weather, press the "A/C" button. . Even when cooling is not necessary, setting the temperature much lower than the current outlet air temperature turns on the air conditioner compressor automatically and the "A/C" indicator light on the control panel illuminates. The automatic climate control system automatically controls outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow distribution airinlet control, and air conditioner compressor operation. It activates when the "AUTO" button is pressed, and is used to maintain a constant, comfortable climate within the passenger compartment. The temperature can be set within a range of 65 to 858F (18 to 328C). 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. NOTE In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner, when the dial is placed in the " " position or " " position the air conditioner compressor automatically operates to quickly defog the windshield. However the indicator on the air conditioner button will not illuminate. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to "outside air" mode. In this state, you cannot select "recirculation" mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button. Also, you cannot stop the air conditioner compressor by pressing the air conditioner button. & Air conditioner operation ! Cooling or dehumidifying For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger compartment, air flows 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 - CONTINUED -