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:
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle
speed.
Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed
in thousands of revolutions per minute.
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with the
pointer of the tachometer in the red
zone. In this range, fuel injection will
be cut by the engine control module
to protect the engine from overrevving...
Your remote engine starter fob is a
bidirectional transceiver that can confirm
system operation with several different
visual and audible indications. The fob’s
LED-backlit button and internal piezo
buzzer will indicate status of the system
using the following flash and beep sequences,
provided the fob is within operational
range of the system...
Categories
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.
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