Subaru Forester: Automatic climate control customization (for type B and C) / Mode setting
The climate control can be set in the
following mode.
Normal mode
Use this mode for normal climate control.
Mild mode
Use this mode for the mild airflow mode.
Power mode
Use this mode when climate control needs
to be operate to increase the comfort
quickly. This will reduce the operation
range of the Auto Start Stop function.
ECO mode
Use this mode when fuel efficiency is
prioritized over comfort. This increases
the range of the Auto Start Stop operation.
The automatic climate control can be
customized on the multi-function display
(color LCD).
Refer to “Setting screen” for
setting methods...
This mode switches the climate control
operation according to the number of
passengers.
Front occupant detection
This mode detects passenger by the
occupant detection system sensor when
there is no front passenger in the seat...
Other information:
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...
Door interlock switch
To turn on the map light, push the lens.
To turn it off, push the lens again.
Automatic illumination
When the door interlock switch is in the
“DOOR” position, the map lights illuminate
automatically in the following cases...