2018 SUBARU FORESTER clock

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Instrument Panel
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Clock
Press the “+” button to advance the time
or the “–” button to reverse the time.
For vehicles with a navigation system,
please refer to the separate “Operating
Instructions for Navigation System.”
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Automatic Climate
Control System
(if equipped)
1. Automatic On and Off This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed,
air flow distribution, air inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor
operation. Press “AUTO” to activate.
Press “OFF” to turn off the system.
2. Temperature Control Dial Rotate the dial clockwise to
increase the temperature or
rotate the dial counterclockwise
to decrease the temperature and
maintain a comfortable climate
within the driver and passenger
compartment. The temperature is
displayed digitally on the screen.
Operation in Manual Mode
3. Recirculated/Outside Air Button Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment.
Press the button again to allow
outside air into the compartment.
TO PREVENT WINDSHIELD
FOGGING, DO NOT REMAIN IN THE
RECIRCULATED MODE FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. 4. Fan Speed Control Knob
Rotate the fan speed control
knob to select one of seven
different fan speed positions.
5. Air Flow Mode Selection Dial Turn the “MODE” dial to select
the desired air flow mode. The
selected air flow mode – either
ventilation, bi-level, heat or heat-
defrost – is shown on the display.
6. Air Conditioner Button Press the “A/C” button to activate
the air conditioning. Press it again
to turn off the air conditioning.
7. Defroster Button Press the button to defrost
or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows.
8. Rear Window Defogger Button Press the button to turn on the
defogger. It will automatically shut off
after about 15 minutes. If the window
clears before that time, you can
press the button again to turn it off.
Controls
Located in the
multi-function
display; top
center of dash
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Controls
Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control System (if equipped)
1. Automatic On and Off This system automatically controls
outlet air temperature, fan speed,
air flow distribution, air inlet control,
and air conditioner compressor
operation. Press “AUTO” to activate.
Press “OFF” to turn off the system.
2. Temperature Control Dial Rotate the dial clockwise to increase
the temperature or rotate the dial
counterclockwise to decrease the
temperature and maintain a comfortable
climate within the driver and passenger
compartment. The temperature is
displayed digitally on the screen.
Separate temperature settings
can be adjusted for the driver’s
side and passenger’s side.Operation in Manual Mode
3. Recirculated/Outside Air Button
Press the air inlet selection button to
prevent outside air from being drawn
into the passenger compartment. Press
the button again to allow outside air
into the compartment. TO PREVENT
WINDSHIELD FOGGING, DO NOT
REMAIN IN THE RECIRCULATED MODE
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
4. Fan Speed Control Knob Rotate the fan speed control knob
to select one of seven different
fan speed positions.
5. Air Flow Mode Selection Button Press the “MODE” button to select
the desired air flow mode. The
selected air flow mode – either
ventilation, bi-level, heat or heat-
defrost – is shown on the display.
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