Subaru 2006 Forester, Owner'S Manual

Page: 150 / 355

Climate control
4-7
„
Air conditioner operation
T
Cooling or dehumidifying
1) ON position
For cooling and dehumidification of the
passenger compartment, performing the
following steps will allow air to flow
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
highest speed.
T Defrosting or defogging
To direct warm air to the windshield and
front door windows:
1. Set the air flow 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.
The air conditioner compressor automati-
cally operates when the air flow control
dial set in the “
” or “ ” position to
provide better defogging performance.
However, the air conditioner indicator light
does not come on at this time.
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.
1
400547
400146