Subaru 2006 Forester, Owner'S Manual

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Climate control
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Heater operation
T
Defrosting or defogging the wind-
shield
To direct warm air to the windshield and
front door windows:
1. Set the air flow control dial to the
“
” position.
2. Turn the temperature control dial all the
way to the right.
3. Set the fan speed control dial to the
highest speed.
If your vehicle is equipped with an air con-
ditioner, when the “
” or “ ” posi-
tion is selected, the air conditioner com-
pressor automatically operates regardless
of the position of the air conditioner button
to defog the windshield quickly.
However, the air conditioner indicator light
does not come on at this time.
NOTE
Warm air also comes out from the right
and left air outlets. To stop warm air
flow from these outlets, turn the corre-
sponding thumb-wheel down.
T Heating and defrosting
To direct warm air toward the floor and the
windshield:
1. Set the air flow control dial to the “
”
position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the
most comfortable level.
3. Set the fan speed control dial to the de-
sired speed.
If your vehicle is equipped with an air con-
ditioner, when the “
” or “ ” posi-
tion is selected, the air conditioner com-
pressor automatically operates regardless
of the position of the air conditioner button
to defog the windshield quickly.
However, the air conditioner indicator light
does not come on at this time.
NOTE
Warm air also comes out from the right
and left air outlets. To stop warm air
flow from these outlets, turn the corre-
sponding thumb-wheel down.
Continued operation with the air in-
let selection button in the ON posi-
tion may fog up the windows.
Switch to the OFF position as soon
as the outside dusty condition
clears.
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