Subaru 2005 Forester 2.5X - Manual (Page 182)

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Climate control
Ventilator ....................................................... 4-2
Air flow selection .............................................. 4-2
Center and side ventilators .............................. 4-3
Manual climate control system ................... 4-4
Control panel ..................................................... 4-4
Heater operation ............................................... 4-6
Air conditioner operation (if equipped) .......... 4-9
Automatic climate control system
(if equipped) .............................................. 4-11
Control panel ..................................................... 4-11
To use as full-automatic climate control
system ............................................................. 4-12
To use as semi-automatic climate control
system ............................................................. 4-12
Fan speed control dial ...................................... 4-12
Temperature control dial .................................. 4-13
Air flow control dial .......................................... 4-13
Air inlet selection button .................................. 4-14
Air conditioner button ...................................... 4-15
Temperature sensors ....................................... 4-16
Operating tips for heater and air
conditioner ................................................ 4-17
Cleaning ventilation grille ................................ 4-17
Efficient cooling after parking in direct
sunlight ........................................................... 4-17
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant
circuit .............................................................. 4-17
Checking air conditioning system before
summer season .............................................. 4-17
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity
and low temperature weather conditions .... 4-18
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when
engine is heavily loaded ................................ 4-18
Refrigerant for your climate control system .. 4-18
Air filtration system (if equipped) ................ 4-18
Replacing an air filter ....................................... 4-19