Subaru Forester: Manual climate control operation for front climate control panel / Air conditioner control
The air conditioner operates only when the
engine is running.
Press the air conditioner button while the
fan is in operation to turn on the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is
on, the “A/C” indicator light illuminates.
To turn off the air conditioner, press the
button again.
NOTE
For efficient defogging or dehumidifying
in cold weather, turn on the air
conditioner. If the ambient temperature
decreases to approximately 328F (08C),
the air conditioner and dehumidification
system may not operate properly.
Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet
selection button.
Recirculation:When the indicator light on the air inlet
selection button illuminates, interior air is
recirculated inside the vehicle...
Other information:
Your vehicle employs an electric cooling
fan which is thermostatically controlled to
operate when the engine coolant reaches
a specific temperature.
If the radiator cooling fan does not operate
even when the coolant temperature high
warning light blinks or illuminates in RED,
the cooling fan circuit may be defective...
CAUTION
When installing a child restraint
system in the rear center seating
position, set both seatbacks to the
original position. Otherwise, the
child restraint system cannot be
securely restrained, which may result
in death or serious injuries in
the event of sudden stop, sudden
steering maneuver or an accident...