2016 SUBARU WRX climate control

Climate control panel & Type A 1) Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to
“ Airflow mode selection ” F 4-6.)
2) Defroster button (Refer to “ Airflow mode
selection ” F 4-6.)
3) Rear window defogger button (Refer to
“ Defogger and deicer ” F 3-112.)
4) Fan speed control dial (Refer to “ Fan
speed control ” F 4-8.)
5) Air conditioner button (Refer to “ Air
conditioner control ” F 4-8.)
6) Air inlet selection button (Refer to “ Air
inlet selection ” F 4-8.)
7) Temperature control dial (Refer to “ Auto-
matic climate control operation ” F 4-5
and/or “ Temperature control ” F 4-7.)
8) AUTO button (Refer to “ Automatic cli-
mate control operation ” F 4-5.)
9) OFF button (Refer to “ Automatic climate
control operation ” F 4-5.)Climate control/Climate control panel
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Climate control/Climate control panel
& Type B 1) Temperature control dial (Refer to “ Auto-
matic climate control operation ” F 4-5
and/or “ Temperature control ” F 4-7.)
2) Defroster button (Refer to “ Airflow mode
selection ” F 4-6.)
3) Rear window defogger button (Refer to
“ Defogger and deicer ” F 3-112.)
4) DUAL mode button (Refer to ““ DUAL ”
mode (type B) ” F 4-7.)
5) Fan speed control dial (Refer to “ Fan
speed control ” F 4-8.)
6) Air conditioner button (Refer to “ Air
conditioner control ” F 4-8.)
7) Air inlet selection button (Refer to “ Air
inlet selection ” F 4-8.)
8) Airflow mode selection button (Refer to
“ Airflow mode selection ” F 4-6.)
9) Temperature control dial (Refer to “ Auto-
matic climate control operation ” F 4-5
and/or “ Temperature control ” F 4-7.)
10) AUTO button (Refer to “ Automatic cli-
mate control operation ” F 4-5.)
11) OFF button (Refer to “ Automatic climate
control operation ” F 4-5.)4-4

Automatic climate control
operation When this mode is selected, the fan
speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor operation
are automatically controlled. To activate
this mode, perform the following.
NOTE . Operate the automatic climate con-
trol system when the engine is running.
. 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 on the control panel illuminates. 1. Depress the “ AUTO ” button. The
indicator “ FULL AUTO ” on the display
illuminates.
2. Set the preferred temperature using
the temperature control dial.
NOTE . The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
. If you operate any of the buttons on
the control panel other than the “ OFF ”
button, rear window defogger button
and temperature control dial(s) during
FULL AUTO mode operation, the
“ FULL ” indicator on the control panel
will turn off and the “ AUTO ” indicator
will remain illuminated. You can then
manually control the system as desired
using the button you operated. To
change the system back to the FULL
AUTO mode, press the “ AUTO ” button.
. When the climate control system
turns off, the air inlet is fixed to the
outside air mode.
To turn off the climate control system,
press the “ OFF ” button. & Sensors
1) Interior air temperature sensor
2) Solar sensor
The automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
are delicate. If they are not treatedClimate control/Automatic climate control operation
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Climate control/Manual climate control operation
properly and become damaged, the sys-
tem may not be able to control the interior
temperature correctly. To avoid damaging
the sensors, observe the following pre-
cautions.
– Do not subject the sensors to impact.
– Keep water away from the sensors.
– Do not cover the sensors.
The sensors are located as follows.
– Solar sensor: beside the windshield
defroster grille
– Interior air temperature sensor: next to
the steering column
– Outside temperature sensor: near the
front bumper opening Manual climate control op-
eration & Airflow mode selection To select the airflow mode:
Type A: Turn the airflow mode selection
dial.
Type B: Press the airflow mode selection
button.
To select the defrost mode:
Press the defroster button.
Airflow modes are as follows.
(Ventilation): Instrument panel outlets (Bi-level): Instrument panel outlets and
foot outlets
(Heat): Foot outlets, both side outlets of
the instrument panel and some through
windshield defroster outlets (A small
amount of air flows to the windshield and4-6

both side windows to prevent fogging.)
(Heat-def): Windshield defroster outlets,
foot outlets and both side outlets of the
instrument panel (Refer to “ Defrosting ”
F 4-9.)
(Defrost): Windshield defroster outlets and both side outlets of the instrument
panel (Refer to “ Defrosting ” F 4-9.)
NOTE When the “ ” or “ ” mode is se-
lected, the air conditioner compressor
operates automatically regardless of
the position of the air conditioner
button to defrost the windshield more
quickly. However the indicator on the
air conditioner button will not illumi-
nate. At the same time, the air inlet
selection is automatically set to the
outside air mode. After defrosting the
windshield by pressing the defroster
button “
” , pressing the button again
returns the system to the setting that
had been selected before the defroster
was activated.
& Temperature control Turn the temperature control dial to set the
preferred interior temperature. With the
dial set to your preferred temperature, the
system automatically adjusts the tempera-
ture of air supplied from the outlets so that
the preferred temperature is achieved and
maintained.
If the dial is turned fully counterclockwise,
the system provides maximum cooling
performance. If the dial is turned fully
clockwise, the system provides maximum heating performance.
NOTE The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
! “ DUAL ” mode (type B)
a) Front passenger ’ s side temperature
b) Driver ’ s side temperature
You can change the setting of the driver ’ s
side and front passenger ’ s side tempera-
ture independently by selecting the
“ DUAL ” mode.
You can select the “ DUAL ” mode by
performing either of the following proce-
dures.
. Press the “ DUAL ” buttonClimate control/Manual climate control operation
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Climate control/Manual climate control operation
. Turn the passenger ’ s side temperature
control dial
The “ DUAL ” mode can be canceled by
pressing the “ DUAL ” button.
When the “ DUAL ” mode is selected:
Turn the driver ’ ssidedialtosetthe
driver ’ s side temperature. Turn the front
passenger ’ ssidedialtosetthefront
passenger ’ s side temperature.
When the “ DUAL ” mode is canceled:
Set the desired temperature by turning the
driver ’ s side dial.
When the “ DUAL ” mode is canceled, only
the driver ’ s side temperature is displayed.
& Fan speed controlThe fan operates only when the ignition
switch is in the “ ON ” position. Select the
preferred fan speed by turning the fan
speed control dial.
& Air conditioner controlThe 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 “ A/C ” indicator light illuminates.
To turn off the air conditioner, press the button again.
NOTE For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, turn on the air
conditioner. However, if the ambient
temperature decreases to approxi-
mately 32 8 F(0 8 C), the air conditioner
compressor will stop operating.
& 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.
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.
WARNING
Continued operation in the ON posi-
tion may fog up the windows. Switch
to the OFF position as soon as the
outside conditions are no longer dusty.
NOTE When the battery is disconnected or
the battery voltage drops, the air inlet
selection operation indicator light may
blink. This does not indicate a malfunc-
tion. However, if the indicator light
blinks every time you start the engine,
a malfunction may occur in the elec-
trical circuit. Have the vehicle in-
spected at the nearest SUBARU dealer.4-8

Defrosting & Type A Select the “ ” mode by pressing the
defroster button, or select the “
” mode
by turning the airflow mode selection dial
to defrost or to dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows.
& Type B Select the “ ” mode by pressing the
defroster button, or select the “
” mode
by pressing the airflow mode selection
button to defrost or to dehumidify the
windshield and front door windows. NOTE When the “ ” or “ ” mode is se-
lected, the air conditioner compressor
operates automatically regardless of
the position of the air conditioner
button to defrost the windshield more
quickly. However the indicator on the
air conditioner button will not illumi-
nate. At the same time, the air inlet
selection is automatically set to the
outside air mode. After defrosting the
windshield by pressing the defroster
button “
” , pressing the button again
returns the system to the setting that
had been selected before the defroster
was activated. Operating tips for heater and
air conditioner & Cleaning ventilation grille
1) Front ventilation inlet grille
Always keep the front ventilation 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. Climate control/Defrosting
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Climate control/Operating tips for heater and air conditioner
& Efficient cooling after parking
in direct sunlightAfter 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 circuitOperate 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-
sonCheck 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 conditions 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 up a steep
incline. & Refrigerant for your climate
control system
1) Air conditioner label
Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant HFC134a (as shown on the air
conditioner label). Therefore, the method
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.4-10