Subaru Outback (BR): Defrosting or defogging
Subaru Outback (BR) 2010-2015 Owners Manual / Climate control / Manual climate control system (if equipped) / Air conditioner operation / Defrosting or defogging
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows:
1. Press the “
” button.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the red side.
3. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed.
NOTE
When the “
” button or “
”
button is pressed the air conditioner compressor automatically operates to quickly
defog the windshield. However the indicator on the air conditioner button will not
illuminate. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to “outside
air” mode.
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Automatic climate control system (if equipped)
NOTE
● Operate the automatic climate control system when the engine is running.
● The blower fan rotates at a low speed when the engine coolant temperature is
low.
For efficient defog
Automatic climate Control panel
1) Temperature control button (driver’s side) 2) Dual mode button
3) Airflow mode selection button 4) Fan speed control button 5) Temperature control button (front passenger’s s
AUTO button
FULL AUTO mode operation:
When the “AUTO” button is pressed, the indicator light “FULL AUTO” on the display
illuminates. In this state, fan speed, airflow distribution, air-inlet control,
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CAUTION
If you restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, shift the select lever
into the “N” position. Do not attempt to place the select lever of a moving vehicle
into the “P” position.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Shift the se
Hill Holder indicator light
WARNING
If the Hill Holder indicator light does not illuminate even when the Hill Holder
switch is pressed to activate the Hill Holder function, the electronic parking brake
system may be malfunctioning. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe location and
contact your SUBARU dealer.
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