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:
The ECO gauge shows the difference
between the current rate of fuel consumption
and the average rate of fuel consumption
since the trip meter was last reset.
If the ECO gauge moves towards the +
side, this indicates better fuel efficiency.
NOTE
The ECO gauge shows only an
approximate indication of fuel efficiency...
X-MODE indicator light (if equipped)
Type A combination meter
X-MODE indicator
Type B combination meter
X-MODE indicator (models with 1 mode)
X-MODE indicator (models with 2 modes)
X-MODE indicator or D.SNOW/MUD mode indicator
SNOW/DIRT mode indicator
This indicator appears while the X-MODE
is activated...