Subaru Forester: Automatic climate control customization (for type B and C) / Occupant detection

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. The setting temperature will be changed to the driver’s setting temperature automatically.

NOTE

The occupant detection system sensor may not detect passengers because of their posture, physical size or weight. The front occupant detection function may not operate properly.

Rear occupant detection

This function judges if there are any passenger in the rear seat by the opening and closing record of rear doors. If there are no passenger in the rear seat, the airflow of the climate control is reduced and priority is on the front seat passenger.

NOTE

If the system cannot judge correctly if there are passengers or not in the rear seat by the opening and closing of the rear door, such as when the doors are opened to place some cargo in the vehicle, the rear occupant detection may not operate properly.