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 “OFFâ..
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:
Power steering warning light
Power steering system features
NOTE
If the steering wheel is operated in the
following ways, the power steering
control system may temporarily limit
the power assist in order to prevent the
system components, such as the control
computer and drive motor, from
overheating...
You should be familiar with the type of tires
present on your vehicle.
All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide an
adequate measure of traction, handling
and braking performance in year-round
driving including snowy and icy road
conditions...