4-10 Climate control/Manual climate control operation
ture independently by selecting the
fan is in operation to turn on the air
WARNING
“DUAL” mode.
conditioner. When the air conditioner is
on, the “A/C” indicator light illuminates.
Continued operation in the ON posi-
You can select the “DUAL” mode by
To turn off the air conditioner, press the
tion may fog up the windows. Switch
performing either of the following proce-
button again.
to the OFF position as soon as the
dures.
outside conditions are no longer
. Press the “DUAL” button
NOTE
dusty.
. Turn the passenger’s side temperature
For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
control dial
ing in cold weather, turn on the air
NOTE
conditioner. However, if the ambient
The “DUAL” mode can be canceled by
temperature decreases to approxi-
. When the indicator light on the air
pressing the “DUAL” button.
mately 328F (08C), the air conditioner
inlet selection button is flashing at
compressor will stop operating.
engine starting, a malfunction might
When the “DUAL” mode is selected:
be occurring in the electrical system.
Turn the driver’s side dial to set the
Contact your SUBARU dealer for in-
driver’s side temperature. Turn the front
& Air inlet selection
spection.
passenger’s side dial to set the front
Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet
. The indicator light on the air inlet
passenger’s side temperature.
selection button.
selection button may flash in the
When the “DUAL” mode is canceled:
following cases. However, this does
ON position (recirculation): Interior air is
Set the desired temperature by turning the
not indicate a malfunction.
recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the
driver’s side dial.
– After the vehicle battery has been
air inlet selection button to the ON position
disconnected and reconnected.
for fast cooling with the air conditioner or
& Fan speed control
– When the vehicle battery voltage
when driving on a dusty road.
is low.
The fan operates only when the ignition
OFF position (outside air): Outside air is
switch is in the “ON” position. Select the
drawn into the passenger compartment.
preferred fan speed by turning the fan
Press the air inlet selection button to the
speed control dial.
OFF position when the interior has cooled
to a comfortable temperature and the road
& Air conditioner control
is no longer dusty.
The air conditioner operates only when
the engine is running.
Press the air conditioner button while the