Subaru Forester: Automatic climate control operation / Sensors
The sensors are located as follows.
- Interior air temperature sensor
- Solar sensor
The automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
are delicate. If they are not treated properly
and become damaged, the system may
not be able to control the interior temperature
correctly. To avoid damaging the
sensors, observe the following precautions.
- Do not subject the sensors to impact.
- Keep water away from the sensors.
- Do not cover the sensors.
The automatic climate control can be
customized on the multi-function display
(color LCD).
Refer to “Setting screen” for
setting methods...
Other information:
WARNING
Always stop the engine and apply
the parking brake firmly to prevent
the vehicle from moving.
Always let the engine cool down.
Engine parts become very hot
when the engine is running and
remain hot for some time after the
engine has stopped...
Operating range
The system warns the driver of dangers as
follows.
If the system detects a vehicle in the
blind spot, the BSD/RCTA approach indicator
light(s) on the outside mirror(s) will
illuminate.
BSD/RCTA approach indicator light
If the driver operates the turn signal
lever in the direction which the BSD/RCTA
approach indicator light is illuminating, the
corresponding BSD/RCTA approach indicator
light will flash...