2012 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 275

Climate control 4-5 Automatic climate control system (type B) 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. When the automatic climate control mode is selected, the following items are automatically controlled. . Outlet air temperature . Fan speed . Airflow distribution . Air inlet control . Air conditioner compressor operation To activate this mode, perform the following procedure. 1. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control button. 2. Press the "AUTO" button. The FULL AUTO mode is selected and the "FULL AUTO" indicator light on the display illuminates. NOTE . When the "DUAL" button is pressed, separate temperature settings for the driver's side and passenger 's side can be enabled (DUAL mode). To cancel the DUAL mode, press the "DUAL" button again. The temperature setting for the passenger 's side becomes the same as the setting for the driver 's side. . If you operate any of the buttons on the control panel other than the "OFF" button, rear window defogger button and temperature control buttons during FULL AUTO mode operation, the "FULL" indicator light on the control panel will turn off and the "AUTO" indicator light will remain illuminated. You can then manually control the system as desired. To change the system back to the FULL AUTO mode, press the "AUTO" button. 3. To turn off the climate control system, press the "OFF" button. & Temperature sensors 1) 2) Solar sensor Interior air temperature sensor The automatic climate control system employs several sensors. These sensors are delicate. If they are treated incorrectly - CONTINUED -