Subaru Forester 2019-2025 Owners Manual / Climate control / Defrosting

Subaru Forester: Climate control / Defrosting

Subaru Forester. Defrosting

If equipped

Select the Subaru Forester. Defrosting or mode to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and front door windows.

NOTE

When the or mode is selected, the air conditioner compressor operates automatically regardless of the position of the air conditioner button to defrost the windshield more quickly. However the indicator on the air conditioner button may not illuminate. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to the outside air mode.
For types B and C climate control system, after defrosting the windshield by pressing the defroster button , pressing the button again returns the system to the setting that had been selected before the defroster was activated.

To turn off the climate control system

To turn off the climate control system: Type A: Select the “OFF�..

Operating tips for heater and air conditioner

Cleaning ventilation grille Front ventilation inlet grille Always keep the front ventilation inlet grille free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions to ensure efficient heating and defrosting...

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