Subaru Forester: Climate control / Automatic climate control operation
When this mode is selected, the fan speed,
airflow distribution, air-inlet control, and air
conditioner compressor operation are
automatically controlled. To activate this
mode, perform the following.
NOTE
- Operate the automatic climate control
system when the engine is running.
- Even when cooling is not necessary,
the air conditioner compressor will
automatically turn on if the temperature
is set much lower than the current
outlet air temperature. Even in this
case, the “A/C” indicator light on the
control panel illuminates.
- The air conditioner may not operate
in the following cases:
- When the cabin temperature is
low.
- When the ambient temperature
decreases close to 328F (08C).
- The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
Turn the airflow mode selection dial
and fan speed control dial to the “AUTO”
position.
Set the preferred temperature using
the temperature control dial...
Other information:
Perform either of the following procedures.
Briefly press a button (for less than 2
seconds) on the access key fob/remote
transmitter.
Carry the access key fob and perform
either of the following procedures (models
with “keyless access with push-button
start system”)...
WARNING
If you wear an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted defibrillator, stay at
least 8.7 in (22 cm) away from the
transmitting antennas installed on
the vehicle.
The radio waves from the transmitting
antennas on the vehicle could
adversely affect the operation of
implanted pacemakers and implanted
defibrillators...