Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Climate control / Automatic climate control operation

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.

Type C

Type A

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:

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Windshield wipers

/ MIST: Mist (for a single wipe) / OFF: Off / INT: Intermittent / LO: Low speed / HI: High speed To turn the wipers on, push the wiper control lever down. To turn the wipers off, return the lever to the position. For a single wipe of the wipers, push the lever up...

Subaru Forester 2019-2026 Owners Manual: System operation

CAUTION The Auto Start Stop system is designed to automatically stop and restart the engine for a short period of time during idling. Do not use the system when parking the vehicle normally. So that it can be used safely and comfortably, in addition to driver operations, the Auto Start Stop system is designed to constantly monitor the vehicle conditions as well as the environment inside and outside the vehicle, in order to control stopping and restarting of the engine...

Outside temperature indicator

The outside temperature is displayed on the multi-function display (color LCD).

NOTE

The outside temperature indicator shows the temperature around the sensor. However, the temperature may not be indicated correctly or the update may be delayed in the following conditions. While parking or driving at low speeds When the outside temperature changes suddenly (example: when going in and out of an underground parking area or when passing through a tunnel) When starting the engine after being parked for a certain period of time The temperature unit cannot be changed.