Subaru Forester: Climate control / Defrosting

- If equipped
Select the
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:
Type A: Select the “OFF..
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...
Other information:
CAUTION
Direct splicing or other improper
connection of trailer lights may
damage your vehicle’s electrical
system and cause a malfunction of
your vehicle’s lighting system.
Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle’s
electrical system requires modifications to
the vehicle’s lighting circuit to increase its
capacity and accommodate wiring
changes...
WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use the
windshield washer until the windshield
is sufficiently warmed by the
defroster.
Otherwise the washer fluid can
freeze on the windshield, blocking
your view.
CAUTION
Do not operate the washer continuously
for more than 10 seconds,
or when the washer fluid
tank is empty...