Subaru 2004 Forester X - Manual (Page 170)

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Climate control
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button will not come on. At the same time, the air
inlet selection is automatically set to “outside air”
mode.
In this state, you cannot select “recirculation”
mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection
button.
Also, you cannot stop the air conditioner com-
pressor by pressing the air conditioner button.
Air conditioner button (if equipped)
The air conditioner operates only when the engine is
running.
Push the air conditioner button while the fan is in op-
eration to turn on the air conditioner. The indicator light
will come on.
Push it again to turn off the air conditioner.
Air inlet selection button
ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculat-
ed inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet selection but-
ton to the ON position. The indicator light will come on.
Place the air inlet selection button to the ON position
for fast cooling with the air conditioner or when driving
on a dusty road.
OFF position (Outside air): Outside air is drawn into
the passenger compartment. Push the air inlet selec-
tion button again to the OFF position. The indicator
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