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CLIMATE CONTROL
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control
You can set separate temperatures for the driver and passenger seats. Set your desired
temperature and let the system automatically make the adjustments for you. At any time,
you can manually take control of the climate settings.
1ON/OFF Button:
Press this button to activate or deactivate the climate control system.
Operation in Automatic Mode
2Automatic Control Button:This system automatically controls all of the climate
systems except defogging. Press “AUTO” to activate.
3Temperature Control Dial:
Turn the dial clockwise to increase the temperature or
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature. The temperature will appear on the screen.
You can adjust separate temperature settings for the driver’s side and passenger’s side.
4SYNC Button:Press the button to synchronize the driver's and front passenger's
temperatures to the driver’s temperature control dial. The SYNC button indicator
illuminates. Press the SYNC button again or turn the passenger’s side temperature control
dial to cancel SYNC mode and set separate driver and passenger side temperatures.
When using automatic mode, the fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control and air
conditioning compressor are controlled automatically. To activate:
1. Press the “AUTO” button. The “FULL AUTO” indicator light illuminates on the indicator
in the fan speed control dial.
2. Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial.
If you operate any of the buttons other than “ON/OFF”, rear window defogger, “SYNC” or
the temperature control dial, the “FULL” indicator light will turn off. The “AUTO” light will
remain illuminated. You can then manually control the system as desired. Press the
“AUTO” button to change back to “FULL AUTO” mode.
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Operation in Manual Mode
5Air Inlet Selection Button:Select this button to activate recirculation mode and
recirculate the interior air inside the vehicle. Recirculation mode is helpful when
driving on a dusty road or when you want cooling performance to increase. Select the
button again to return to outside air circulation mode and allow outside air to be
drawn into your Subaru.
NOTE: To prevent windshield fogging, do not remain in the recirculated mode for an
extended period of time.
6Fan Speed Control Dial:Turn the fan speed control dial to increase or decrease fan
speed.
7Airflow Mode Selection Button:Press the button to select the desired airflow mode.
The selected mode – ventilation, ventilation 2, bi-level, feet or feet-defrost – is shown
by the indicator on the fan speed control dial.
ICON MODE FUNCTION
Ventilation
Instrument panel outlets
Ventilation 2Instrument panel outlets and less foot outlets than
bi-level
Bi-Level
Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets
FeetFoot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel
and some through windshield defroster outlets
Feet-DefrostWindshield defroster outlets, foot outlets and both
side outlets of the instrument panel
DefrostWindshield defroster outlets and both side outlets of
the instrument panel
NOTE: The defroster button is used to activate the defrost airflow mode.
8Air Conditioner Button:Press this button to activate or deactivate the air
conditioning.
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9MAX A/C Button:Press this button for quickest cooling.
10Defroster Button:Press this button to defrost or dehumidify the windshield and door
windows.
NOTE: When defrost or feet-defrost is selected, the air conditioning compressor
operates automatically defrost the windshield more quickly. However, the indicator on
the air conditioner button may not illuminate.
11Rear Window Defogger Button:Press this button to turn on the rear window
defogger. It will automatically turn off after about 15 minutes. If the window clears
before then, press the button again to turn it off. If equipped, the outside mirror
defogger will also activate. You can customize this function for continuous operation
through the SUBARU STARLINK
®Touchscreen by selecting “Settings” and then
“Car.”
Remote Engine Start with Climate Control(if equipped)
You can remotely start your Subaru and adjust the temperature using the STARLINK®
Safety and Security features through theMySubaruApp (subscription required). Please
refer to “SUBARU STARLINK Features” in your STARLINK®Safety and Security Owner's
Manual for a list of required vehicle conditions for this feature.
Heated Seats(if equipped)
The heated seat switches are
located between the driver and
passenger seats. There is a
separate switch for the driver and
passenger. Press the “HI” button
for more rapid heating or press
the “LO” button for normal
heating. Return the switch to the
center position to turn off the
heated seat.
Heated Seat Switches
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