2005-2009 Subaru Outback SUV Climate control -> Temperature sensors User Manual
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Black plate (187,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
! Air inlet selection button
Select air flow by pushing the air inlet
selection button “
/ ”.
The selected air inlet setting is shown on
the control panel.
(Recirculation): Interior air recirculates
inside the passenger compartment. Use
this position when quickly cooling down
the passenger compartment or to prevent
outside air from entering the passenger
compartment. When the recirculation
mode is selected, a “
” indicator light
appears on the display.
(Outside air): Outside air is drawn into
the passenger compartment. When the
climate control system is operated in the
“AUTO” mode, this position is selected
automatically. (There is one exception:
When the t emperature control dial is
turned fully counterclockwise, the recircu-
lation mode is automatically selected.)
When the outside air mode is selected, a
“
” indicator light appears on the dis-
play.
WARNING
Continued operation in the “ ”
position may fog up the windows.
Switch to the “
” position as soon
as the outside du sty condition
clears.
NOTE
When driving on a dusty road or behind
a vehicle that emits unpleasant exhaust
gases, set the air inlet selection button
to the “
” position.
From time to time, return the air inlet
selection button to the “
” position
to draw outside air into the passenger
compartment.
& Temperature sensors
1) Solar sensor
2) Interior air temperature sensor
The automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
are delicate. If they are treated incorrectly
and become damaged, the system may
not be able to control the interior tempera-
ture correctly. To avoid damaging the
sensors, observe the following precau-
tions:
– Do not subject the sensors to impact.
– Keep water away from the sensors.
– Do not cover the sensors.
The sensors are located as follows:
– Solar sensor: beside windshield defros-
ter grille
Climate control 4-11
– CONTINUED –
4
Black plate (188,1)
北米Model "A2420BE-B" EDITED: 2006/ 7/ 26
4-12 Climate control
– Interior air temperature sensor: on the
side of the driver-side part of the center
panel
– Outside temperature sensor: behind
front grille.
Operating tips for heater and
air conditioner
& Cleaning ventilator grille
Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille
free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions
to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.
Since the condenser is located in front of
the radiator, this area should be kept clean
because cooling performance is impaired
by any accumulation of insects and leaves
on the condenser.
& Efficient cooling after parking
in direct sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to
allow outside air to circulate into the
heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the
windows closed during the operation of
the air conditioner for maximum cooling
efficiency.
& Lubrication oil circulation in
the refrigerant circuit
Operate the air conditioner compressor at
a low engine speed (at idle or low driving
speeds) a few minutes each month during
the off-season to circulate its oil.
& Checking air conditioning
system before summer sea-
son
Check the air conditioner unit for refriger-
ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper
operation each spring. Have your
SUBARU dealer perform this check.
& Cooling and dehumidifying in
high humidity and low tem-
perature weather condition
Under certain weather conditions (high
relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a
small amount of water vapor emission
from the air outlets may be noticed. This
condition is normal and does not indicate
any problem with the air conditioning
system.

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