Subaru Forester: Automatic climate control operation / Sensors
The sensors are located as follows.

- Interior air temperature sensor
- Solar sensor
The automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
are delicate. If they are not treated properly
and become damaged, the system may
not be able to control the interior temperature
correctly. To avoid damaging the
sensors, observe the following precautions.
- Do not subject the sensors to impact.
- Keep water away from the sensors.
- Do not cover the sensors.
The automatic climate control can be
customized on the multi-function display
(color LCD).
Refer to “Setting screen” for
setting methods...
Other information:
The following lights have an automatic
illumination function.
Dome light
Map light
Cargo area light
Rear gate light (if equipped)
When the interior light switch is set to the
“DOOR” position, the light will automatically
turn on and turn off depending on the
locking and unlocking of the doors, the
opening and closing of the doors including
the rear gate, as well as the position of the
ignition switch...
The seat heater is equipped in the front
seats or rear seats (window side seating
position).
The seat heater operates when the ignition
switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON”
position.
Safety precautions
CAUTION
People with delicate skin may
suffer slight burns even at low
temperatures if they use the seat
heater for a long period of time...