Subaru 2001 Outback - Manual (Page 166)

4-8
Climate control
NOTE
When the
“ ” button or “ ” button is
pressed the air conditioner compres-
sor automatically operates to quickly
defog the windshield. However the
indicator on the air conditioner button
will not illuminate. At the same time,
the air inlet selection is automatically
set to
“outside air” mode.
Automatic climate control
system (if equipped)
NOTE
. Operate the automatic climate con-
trol system when the engine is running.
. The blower fan rotates at a low
speed when the engine coolant tem-
perature is low.
For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, press the
“A/C”
button.
. Even when cooling is not necessary,
setting the temperature much lower
than the current outlet air temperature
turns on the air conditioner compres-
sor automatically and the
“A/C” indi-
cator light on the control panel illumi-
nates.
The automatic climate control system
automatically controls outlet air tempera-
ture, fan speed, air flow distribution air-
inlet control, and air conditioner compres-
sor operation. It activates when the fan
speed control button or the
“AUTO” button
is pressed, and is used to maintain a
constant, comfortable climate within the
passenger compartment. If you press the
defroster button while the automatic cli-
mate control system is deactivated, only
the defroster function will be activated.
The temperature can be set within a range
of 61 to 89
8F (18.5 to 31.58C).