2005 SUBARU LEGACY climate control

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Climate control
Manual climate control system (if
equipped) !
Control panel
A) Temperature control dial
B) Fan speed control dial
C) Air flow control dial
D) Air conditioner button
E) Air inlet selection button
F) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the “Rear win- dow defogger button” in chapter 3.) !
Temperature control dial
This dial regulates the temperature of air flow from the
air outlets over a range from the blue side (cool) to red side (warm).
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!Fan speed control dial
The fan operates only when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position. The fan speed control dial
is used to select four fan speeds. !
Air flow control dial
This dial has the following five positions: : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets.: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets
and the foot outlets.
: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets,
the foot outlets, and some through the windshield de-
froster outlets.
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: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets,
the windshield defroster outlets, and the foot outlets.
: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets
and the windshield defroster outlets.
NOTE
In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner, when
the dial is placed in the “ ” position or “ ”
position the air conditioner compressor automati-
cally operates to quickly defog the windshield.
However the indicator on the air conditioner but-
ton 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 selectionbutton.
Also, you cannot stop the air conditioner com-
pressor by pressing the air conditioner button. !
Air conditioner button
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.
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!Air inlet selection button
ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Push the air inlet button to the ON position. The indi-
cator light will come on.
Place this button in the ON position when you wish to
cool the cabin quickly (in a vehicle with an air condi-
tioner) or are driving on a dusty road.
OFF position (Outside air): Outside air is drawn into
the passenger compartment.
Push the air inlet button again to the OFF position. The
indicator light will go off.
Place this button in the OFF position when you reach
a road that is not dusty and when you wish to achieve a comfortable temperature in the cabin.
Continued operation in the ON position may fog
up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as
soon as the outside dusty condition clears.
! Heater operation
! Defrosting or defogging the windshield
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door win-
dows:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF posi-
tion.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ” position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the right.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed.
NOTE " In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner,
when the dial is placed in the “ ” position or
“ ” position the air conditioner compressor au-
tomatically operates to quickly defog the wind-
shield. However the indicator on the air condition-
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er button will not come on. At the same time, the
air inlet selection is automatically set to “outsideair” mode.
In this state, you cannot select “recirculation”
mode by manually pressing the air inlet selectionbutton.
Also, you cannot stop the air conditioner com-
pressor by pressing the air conditioner button."
Warm air also comes out from the right and left
air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these out-
lets, turn the corresponding wheel to the “ ”
position. ! Heating and defrosting
To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “OFF” posi-tion.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ”position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the most com-
fortable level.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.
NOTE " In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner,
when the dial is placed in the “ ” position or
“ ” position the air conditioner compressor au-
tomatically operates to quickly defog the wind-
shield. However the indicator on the air condition- er 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 selectionbutton.
Also, you cannot stop the air conditioner com-
pressor by pressing the air conditioner button."
Warm air also comes out from the right and left
air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these out-
lets, turn the corresponding wheel to the “ ”
position. ! Heating
To direct warm air toward the floor:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF posi-tion.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ” position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the most com-
fortable level.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.NOTE
Warm air also comes out from the right and left air
outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets,
turn the corresponding wheel to the “ ” posi- tion.

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!Bi-level heating
This setting allows you to direct air of different temper-
atures from the instrument panel and foot outlets. The
air from the foot outlets is slightly warmer than from the
instrument panel outlets.
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF posi-tion.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ” position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired tem-perature level.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.
Setting the temperature control dial fully turned to the
red area or blue area decreases the temperature dif-
ference between the air from the instrument panel out-
lets and the air from the foot outlets. ! Ventilation
To force outside air through the instrument panel out-
lets:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF posi-tion.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ” position.
3. Set the temperature control dial all the way left.
4. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.
When driving on a dusty road, set the air inlet control
button to the ON position.
Continued operation in the ON position may fog
up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as
soon as the outside dusty condition clears.
! Air conditioner operation
! Cooling or dehumidifying
For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger
compartment, air flows through the instrument panel
outlets:
1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF posi-
tion.
2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ ” position.
3. Set the air conditioner button to the “ON” position.
4. Set the temperature control dial to the blue side.
5. Set the fan speed control dial at the desired speed. ! Defrosting or defogging
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door win-
dows:
1. Set the air outlet control dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the red side.
3. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed.

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NOTE
In a vehicle equipped with an air conditioner, when
the dial is placed in the “ ” position or “ ”
position the air conditioner compressor automati-
cally operates to quickly defog the windshield.
However the indicator on the air conditioner but-
ton 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.
Automatic climate control system (if
equipped)
NOTE "
Operate the automatic climate control system
when the engine is running. " The blower fan rotates at a low speed when the
engine coolant temperature is low.
For efficient defogging or dehumidifying 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” indicator light on
the control panel comes on.
The automatic climate control system automatically
controls outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow dis-
tribution air-inlet control, and air conditioner compres-
sor operation. It activates when the “AUTO” button is
pressed, and is used to maintain a constant, comfort-
able climate within the passenger compartment.
The temperature can be set within a range of 65 to 85 °F (18 to 32 °C).

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!Control panel
A) AUTO button
B) Temperature control dial (driver’s side)
C) Defroster button
D) Temperature control dial (passenger’s side)
E) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the “Rear win- dow defogger button” in chapter 3.)
F) Air conditioner button
G) Air flow mode selection button
H) Fan speed control button
I) Air inlet selection button
J) OFF button !
AUTO button
AUTO mode operation:
When the “AUTO” button is pressed, the indicator light
“AUTO” on the display comes on. In this state, fan
speed, air flow distribution, air-inlet control, and air
conditioner compressor operation are automatically
controlled.
Manual mode operation:
If you operate any of the buttons on the control panel
other than the “OFF” button and temperature control
dial during automatic mode operation, the indicator
light “AUTO” on the control panel will go out. You can
then manually control the system as desired using the
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