2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 170
2011 Subaru Outback Manual
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4-12 Climate control ! A/C - Air conditioner button ! Air flow mode selection button NOTE When the " " mode is selected, the air conditioner compressor automatically operates to quickly defog the windshield and the air inlet selection is automatically set to the "outside air" mode. ! Air inlet selection button If the windshield starts to fog when the climate control system is operated in the AUTO mode, press the air conditioner button "A/C" to defog and dehumidify. When this button is pressed, the air conditioner compressor turns on and the indicator light "A/C" on the display illuminates. To turn off the air conditioner compressor, press the "A/C" button again. Select the desired air flow mode by pressing the air flow mode selection button. The selected air flow mode is shown on the display. (Ventilation): Air flows through the instrument panel outlets. (Bi-level): Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the foot outlets. (Heat): Air flows through the instrument panel outlets, the foot outlets, and some through the windshield defroster outlets. (Heat-def): Air flows through the instrument panel outlets, the windshield defroster outlets, and the foot outlets. Select air flow by pressing the air inlet selection button " ". ON position (recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the air inlet selection button to the ON position for fast cooling with the air conditioner or when driving on a dusty road. The indicator light will illuminate. OFF position (outside Air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. NOTE The air conditioner compressor does not operate when the outside air temperature is below 328F (08C).