2012 SUBARU OUTBACK air condition

Ventilator control................................................. 4-2
Center ventilators ................................................ 4-2
Side ventilators ................................................... 4-2
Climate control panel .......................................... 4-3
Type A ................................................................ 4-3
Type B ................................................................ 4-4
Automatic climate control system (type B) ....... 4-5
Temperature sensors ........................................... 4-5
Manual climate control ....................................... 4-6
Airflow mode selection ........................................ 4-6
Temperature control ............................................ 4-7
Fan speed control ............................................... 4-7
Air conditioner control ........................................ 4-7
Air inlet selection ................................................ 4-7
Defrosting ............................................................ 4-8 Operating tips for heater and air
conditioner ........................................................ 4-8
Cleaning ventilator grille ...................................... 4-8
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight ............................................................. 4-8
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit ................................................................ 4-9
Checking air conditioning system before summer season .............................................................. 4-9
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition ..................... 4-9
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded ................................................ 4-9
Refrigerant for your climate control system ... ....... 4-9
Air filtration system ............................................. 4-9
Replacing an air filter ......................................... 4-10Climate control
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Climate control panel &Type A1) Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan
speed control ”F 4-7.)
2) Temperature control dial (Refer to “Tem-
perature control ”F 4-7.)
3) Airflow control buttons (Refer to “Airflow
mode selection ”F 4-6.)
4) Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air
conditioner control ”F 4-7.)
5) Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air
inlet selection ”F 4-7.)
6) Rear window defogger button (Refer to “Defogger and deicer ”F 3-34.)
Climate control
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4-4Climate control
& Type B
1) Temperature control button (driver ’s side)
(Refer to “Temperature control ”F 4-7.)
2) Dual mode button (Refer to “Automatic
climate control system (type B) ”F 4-5
and “Temperature control ”F 4-7.)
3) Airflow mode selection button (Refer to “Airflow mode selection ”F 4-6.)
4) Fan speed control button (Refer to “Fan
speed control ”F 4-7.)
5) Temperature control button (front pas- senger ’s side) (Refer to “Temperature
control ”F 4-7.)
6) AUTO button (Refer to “Automatic cli-
mate control system (type B) ”F 4-5.)
7) OFF button (Refer to “Automatic climate
control system (type B) ”F 4-5.)
8) Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air
inlet selection ”F 4-7.)
9) Defroster button (Refer to “Airflow mode
selection ”F 4-6 and “Defrosting ”F 4-8.)
10) Rear window defogger button (Refer to “Defogger and deicer ”F 3-34.)
11) Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air
conditioner control ”F 4-7.)

Automatic climate control
system (type B) 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 dehumidi-
fying in cold weather, press the “A/C ”
button.
When the automatic climate control mode
is selected, the following items are auto-
matically controlled. . Outlet air temperature
. Fan speed
. Airflow distribution
. Air inlet control
. Air conditioner compressor operation
To activate this mode, perform the follow-
ing procedure.
1. Set the preferred temperature using
the temperature control button.
2. Press the “AUTO ”button. The FULL
AUTO mode is selected and the “FULL
AUTO ”indicator light on the display
illuminates. NOTE .
When the “DUAL ”button is pressed,
separate temperature settings for the driver ’s side and passenger ’s side can
be enabled (DUAL mode). To cancel the
DUAL mode, press the “DUAL ”button
again. The temperature setting for thepassenger ’s side becomes the same as
the setting for the driver ’s side.
. If you operate any of the buttons on
the control panel other than the “OFF ”
button, rear window defogger button
and temperature control buttons during
FULL AUTO mode operation, the“ FULL ”indicator light on the control
panel will turn off and the “AUTO ”
indicator light will remain illuminated.
You can then manually control the
system as desired. To change the
system back to the FULL AUTO mode,
press the “AUTO ”button.
3. To turn off the climate control system,
press the “OFF ”button. &
Temperature sensors
1) Solar sensor
2) Interior air temperature sensor
The automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
are delicate. If they are treated incorrectly Climate control
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both side windows to prevent fogging.)
(Heat-def): Windshield defroster outlets,
foot outlets and both side outlets of the
instrument panel
(Defrost): Windshield defroster outlets and
both side outlets of the instrument panel&
Temperature control
! Type A
Turn the temperature control dial over a
range from the blue side (cool) to red side
(warm) to regulate the temperature of
airflow from the air outlets. ! Type B
To increase the temperature setting, press the “
”side of the temperature control
button. To decrease the temperature
setting, press the “
”side of the tempera-
ture control button.
Each temperature setting is shown on the
display. When “LO ”is shown, the system
provides maximum cooling performance.When “HI ”is shown, the system provides
maximum heating performance.
NOTE
When the “DUAL ”button is pressed,
separate temperature settings for the driver ’s side and passenger ’s side can
be enabled (DUAL mode). To cancel the
DUAL mode, press the “DUAL ”button
again. The temperature setting for thepassenger ’s side becomes the same as
the setting for the driver ’s side.
& Fan speed control
The fan operates only when the ignition switch is in the
“ON ”position. Select the
preferred fan speed by turning the fan
speed control dial (type A), or by pressing
the fan speed control buttons (type B).
& Air conditioner control
The air conditioner operates only when
the engine is running.
Press the air conditioner button while the
fan is in operation to turn on the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is
on, the indicator light on the air conditioner
button (type A)/ “A/C ”indicator light (type
B) illuminates.
To turn off the air conditioner, press the
button again. The indicator light will turnoff. NOTE
For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, turn on the air
conditioner. & Air inlet selection
Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet
selection button.
ON position (recirculation) : Interior air is
recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the
air inlet selection button to the ON position
for fast cooling with the air conditioner or
when driving on a dusty road. When the Climate control
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4-8Climate control
ON position is selected, the indicator light
on the air inlet selection button illuminates.
OFF position (outside air) : Outside air is
drawn into the passenger compartment.
Press the air inlet selection button to the
OFF position when the interior has cooled
to a comfortable temperature and the road
is no longer dusty. The indicator light will
turn off.
WARNING
Continued operation in the ON posi-
tion may fog up the windows. Switch
to the OFF position as soon as the
outside dusty condition clears. Defrosting
Select the desired
“
”mode or “”mode
to defrost or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows by performing the
following procedures.
For type A: Press the airflow control button
and select the “
”mode or “”mode.
For type B: Press the airflow mode
selection button to select the “
”mode
or press the defroster button to select the “
” mode.
NOTE
When the “
”mode or “”mode is
selected, the air conditioner compres-
sor automatically operates to more
quickly defog the windshield. At the
same time, the air inlet selection is
automatically set to the outside air
mode. For details, refer to “Airflow
mode selection ”F 4-6. Operating tips for heater and
air conditioner &
Cleaning ventilator grille
Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille
free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions
to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.
Since the condenser is located in front of
the radiator, this area should be kept clean
because cooling performance is impaired
by any accumulation of insects and leaves
on the condenser. &Efficient cooling after parking
in direct sunlight
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to
allow outside air to circulate into the

heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the
windows closed during the operation of
the air conditioner for maximum cooling
efficiency. &Lubrication oil circulation in
the refrigerant circuit
Operate the air conditioner compressor at
a low engine speed (at idle or low driving
speeds) a few minutes each month during
the off-season to circulate its oil. & Checking air conditioning
system before summer sea-son
Check the air conditioner unit for refriger-
ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper
operation each spring. Have the air con-
ditioning system checked by your
SUBARU dealer. & Cooling and dehumidifying in
high humidity and low tem-
perature weather condition
Under certain weather conditions (high
relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a
small amount of water vapor emission
from the air outlets may be noticed. This
condition is normal and does not indicate
any problem with the air conditioning system.
& Air conditioner compressor
shut-off when engine is
heavily loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage,
the air conditioner compressor is designed
to temporarily shut off during air condi-
tioner operation whenever the accelerator
is fully depressed such as during rapid
acceleration or when driving on a steepupgrade. & Refrigerant for your climate
control system
Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the meth-
od of adding, changing or checking the
refrigerant is different from the method for
CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU
dealer for service. Repairs needed as a
result of using the wrong refrigerant are
not covered under warranty. Air filtration system
Your vehicle
’s air conditioning system is
equipped with an air filtration system.
Replace the air filter element according
to the replacement schedule shown in the
following table. This schedule should be
followed to maintain the filter ’sdust
collection ability. Under extremely dusty
conditions, the filter should be replaced
more frequently. Have your filter checked
or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For
replacement, use only a genuine
SUBARU air filter kit.
Replacement schedule: Every 15 months or 15,000 miles (24,000
km) whichever comes first
CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
following occurs, even if it is not yet
time to change the filter. . Reduction of the airflow through
the vents.
. Windshield gets easily fogged or
misted. Climate control
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5-44Audio
NOTE . The Bluetooth
®audio function may
not operate properly under the follow-
ing conditions.
–The device is turned off.
– The battery of the device has run
down. – The device is not connected to
the system.– The device is behind the seat or
in the glove box.– A metal material is covering or
touching the device.
. Depending on the type of device that
is used, operation and sound volume
may be different from normal use of
those devices. . The sound quality may degrade due
to the influence of the device that is
connected to the system or the circum-
stances of the Bluetooth network. . When another Bluetooth
®device is
simultaneously connected, noise may
be heard. & Media format
Bluetooth
®audio devices cannot be
connected if they are not compatible with
the following Bluetooth
®profiles.
. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile) .
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control
Profile)
& Setting Bluetooth
®audio
(type B audio)
1. Select “BT-A SETUP ”by pressing the
“ MENU ”button.
2. Perform the following procedure by
operating the “TUNE ”dial while “BT-A ”is
displayed.
NOTE
You cannot set Bluetooth
®audio while
driving. ! Registering (pairing) device
NOTE
Only one device can be registered.
1. Select the “PAIR AUDIO ”menu.
– If a device is already registered,
“ MEMORY FULL ”is displayed and the
mode changes to the Bluetooth
®
audio setting mode.
2. After the passkey is shown on the
display, input the passkey into the device. –If the registering procedure is fin-
ished, “PAIRED ”and the name of the
device are displayed. – If the registering procedure was not
successful, “FAILED ”is displayed. After the name of the device or
“FAILED ”
is displayed, the mode changes to the Bluetooth
®audio setting mode.
NOTE
After the ignition switch is turned to the “ LOCK ”position, the registered device
is not automatically connected to the
system even if the ignition switch is
turned to the “Acc ”or “ON ”position.
! Selecting device
1. Select the “SELECT AUDIO ”menu.
– If no devices are registered,
“ EMPTY ”is displayed and the mode
changes to the Bluetooth
®audio
setting mode.
2. Select the “CONFIRM ”menu.
– Then the name of the selected
device is displayed. – If the device is connected, “SE-
LECTED ”is displayed and the mode
changes to the Bluetooth
®audio
setting mode.– If the device cannot be connected,
“ FAILED ”is displayed and the select-
ing procedure was not successful.
! Setting passkey
1. Select the “SET PASSKEY ”menu.
– After the currently set passkey is
displayed, a new passkey can be