2012 SUBARU OUTBACK climate settings

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Function settings
A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact
the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page
Alarm system Alarm system Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-15 Monitoring start delay time (after closure
of doors) 0 second/30 seconds 30 seconds 2-17
Impact sensor operation (only models
with shock sensors (dealer option)) Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-19
Passive arming Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-18
Map light/Dome light/Cargo area light illumination ON/OFF OFF 2-15
Remote keyless entry sys-tem Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-7
Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-10
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-6
Defogger and deicer system
for models with the automatic
climate control system Rear window defogger, outside mirror
defogger and windshield wiper deicer
Operation for 15 minutes/
Continuous operationOperation for 15 minutes 3-34
Map light/Dome light/Cargo
area light Operation of map light/Dome light/Cargo
area light OFF delay timer OFF/Short/Normal/Long Long 6-2
Battery drainage preventionfunction Battery drainage prevention function Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-6
Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation 1-14
Auto on/off headlights Sensitivity of the operation of the auto on/ off headlights Low/Normal/High/Very high Normal 3-27

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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