2017 SUBARU FORESTER control

located on the climate control panel. The
rear window defogger, outside mirror
defogger and windshield wiper deicer are
activated simultaneously. The indicator
light on the control switch illuminates while
the defogger and deicer system is acti-
vated.
To turn them off, press the control switch
again. They also turn off when the ignition
switch is turned to the“ACC”or “LOCK” /
“ OFF ”position.
The defogger and deicer system will
automatically shut off after approximately
15 minutes. If the rear window and the
outside mirrors have been cleared and the
windshield wiper blades have been deiced
completely before that time, press the
control switch to turn them off. If defrost-
ing, defogging or deicing is not complete,
you have to press the control switch to
turn them on again.
For models with the automatic climate
control system (type B, C and D), it is
possible for the defogger and deicer
system to be set to continuous operation
mode by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your
SUBARU dealer for details. Also, for
models with a multi function display, the
setting can be changed using the display.
For details, refer to “Multi function display ”
F 3-44. If the battery voltage drops below the
permissible level, continuous operation of
the defogger and deicer system is can-
celed and the system stops operating.
CAUTION
.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate the
defogger and deicer system con-
tinuously for any longer than
necessary.
. Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface
of the rear window. They may
damage the conductors printed
on the window.
NOTE
. Turn on the defogger and deicer
system if the wipers are frozen to the
windshield.
. If the windshield is covered with
snow, remove the snow so that the
windshield wiper deicer works effec-
tively.
. While the defogger and deicer sys-
tem is in the continuous operation
mode, if the vehicle speed remains at
9 mph (15 km/h) or lower for 15
minutes, the windshield wiper deicer automatically stops operating, though
the rear window defogger and outside
mirror defogger maintain continuous
operation in this condition.
.
While the defogger and deicer sys-
tem is in the continuous operation
mode, if the battery voltage drops
below the permissible level, continu-
ous operation of the defogger and
deicer system is canceled and the
system stops operating.
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Instruments and controls/Tilt/telescopic steering wheel
Tilt/telescopic steering wheel
WARNING
.Do not adjust the steering wheel
tilt/telescopic position while driv-
ing. This may cause loss of
vehicle control and result in
personal injury.
. If the lever cannot be raised to
the fixed position, adjust the
steering wheel again. It is dan-
gerous to drive without locking
the steering wheel. This may
cause loss of vehicle control
and result in personal injury.
1) Tilt adjustment
2) Telescopic adjustment
1. Adjust the seat position. Refer to
“Front seats ”F 1-2.
2. Pull the tilt/telescopic lock lever down.
3. Move the steering wheel to the desired
level.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering
wheel in place.
5. Make sure that the steering wheel is
securely locked by moving it up and down,
and forward and backward.
Horn
1) Horn mark
To sound the horn, push the horn pad.
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Heated Steering Wheel sys-
tem (if equipped)
The Heated Steering Wheel system is a
function that warms the surface tempera-
ture of the steering wheel at the constant
temperature.
Pull the Heated Steering Wheel switch to
warm the steering wheel when the ignition
switch is in the“ON”position. Then, the
indicator light on the switch will illuminate.
1) Heated Steering Wheel switch
2) Indicator light
3) Heated area
Pull the switch again to turn the Heated
Steering Wheel system off manually. The
indicator light will turn off.
CAUTION
. If you use the Heated Steering
Wheel system without the engine
running, the battery voltage may
drop below the permissible level
and it may not be possible to
start the engine.
. There is a possibility that people
with delicate skin may suffer
slight burns even at low tempera-
turesiftheyusetheHeated
Steering Wheel for a long period
of time. When using the Heated
Steering Wheel, always be sure
to warn the persons concerned.
. Do not cover the Heated Steering
Wheel with an object such as a
steering wheel cover. Doing so
may cause the Heated Steering
Wheel to overheat.
NOTE
. If the surface temperature of the
steering wheel is approximately above
104 8F (40 8C) when the switch is turned
on, the system will not heat the steer-
ing wheel. Then, the indicator light will
continue to illuminate.
. The Heated Steering Wheel system
is equipped with a 30-minute timer. The system will automatically turn off ap-
proximately 30 minutes after the switch
has been turned on.
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Ventilator control................................................. 4-2Center and side ventilators .................................. 4-2
Climate control panel.......................................... 4-3Type A ................................................................ 4-3
Type B ................................................................ 4-4
Type C ................................................................ 4-5
Type D ................................................................ 4-6
Automatic climate control operation (type
B, C and D) ....................................................... 4-7
Type B ................................................................ 4-7
Type C and D ...................................................... 4-7
Sensors .............................................................. 4-8
Manual climate control operation ...................... 4-8Airflow mode selection........................................ 4-8
Temperature control ............................................ 4-9
Fan speed control .............................................. 4-10
Air conditioner control ....................................... 4-10
Air inlet selection ............................................... 4-10
Defrosting........................................................... 4-11Type A and B..................................................... 4-11
Type C............................................................... 4-11
Type D............................................................... 4-11
Operating tips for heater and air
conditioner ...................................................... 4-12
Cleaning ventilation grille ................................... 4-12
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight ........................................................... 4-12
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit .............................................................. 4-12
Checking air conditioning system before summer season ............................................................ 4-12
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather conditions ................. 4-12
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded .............................................. 4-12
Refrigerant for your climate control system ... ..... 4-12
Air filtration system........................................... 4-13Replacing an air filter ......................................... 4-13
Climate control
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Climate control/Ventilator control
Ventilator control
&Center and side ventilators
Center ventilators
1) Open
2) Close
Side ventilators
1) Open
2) Close
To adjust the flow direction, move the tab.
To open or close the ventilator, turn the
thumb-wheel up or down.
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Climate control panel
&Type A
1) Temperature control dial (Refer to “Tem-
perature control ”F 4-9.)
2) Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air
conditioner control ”F 4-10.)
3) Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan
speed control ”F 4-10.)
4) Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air
inlet selection ”F 4-10.)
5) Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to “Airflow mode selection ”F 4-8.)
6) Rear window defogger button (Refer to “Defogger and deicer” F3-116.)
Climate control/Climate control panel
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Climate control/Climate control panel
&Type B1) Temperature control dial (Refer to “Auto-
matic climate control operation (type B, C
and D) ”F 4-7 and/or “Temperature con-
trol ”F 4-9.)
2) Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air
conditioner control ”F 4-10.)
3) Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Auto-
matic climate control operation (type B, C
and D) ”F 4-7 and/or “Fan speed control ”
F 4-10.)
4) Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air
inlet selection ”F 4-10.)
5) Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to “Automatic climate control operation
(type B, C and D) ”F 4-7 and/or “Airflow
mode selection ”F 4-8.)
6) Rear window defogger button (Refer to “Defogger and deicer” F3-116.)
NOTE
The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
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&Type C1) Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to
“Airflow mode selection ”F 4-8.)
2) Defroster button (Refer to “Airflow mode
selection ”F 4-8.)
3) Rear window defogger button (Refer to “Defogger and deicer” F3-116.)
4) Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan
speed control ”F 4-10.)
5) Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air
conditioner control ”F 4-10.)
6) Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air
inlet selection ”F 4-10.)
7) Temperature control dial (Refer to “Auto-
matic climate control operation (type B, C
and D) ”F 4-7 and/or “Temperature con-
trol ”F 4-9.)
8) AUTO button (Refer to “Automatic cli-
mate control operation (type B, C and D) ”
F 4-7.)
9) OFF button (Refer to “Automatic climate
control operation (type B, C and D) ”F 4-
7.)
Climate control/Climate control panel
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