2021 Subaru Forester Owners Manual - Automatic climate control operation

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.

Operate the automatic climate con- trol system when the engine is running.

Even when cooling is not necessary, the air conditioner compressor will automatically turn on if the temperature is set much lower than the current outlet air temperature. Even in this case, the “A/C” indicator light on the control panel illuminates.

The air conditioner may not operate in the following cases:

When the cabin temperature is low.

When the ambient temperature decreases close to 328F (08C).

The controllable temperature range may vary depending on the regional specifications of the vehicle.

& Type A

Turn the airflow mode selection dial

and fan speed control dial to the “AUTO” position.

Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial.

To turn off the climate control system, turn the fan speed control dial to the “OFF” position. The status of the air inlet selec- tion will be changed as follows depending on the setting when the climate control system is turned off.

When the air inlet selection is in “AUTO” mode, the mode will be set to outside air inlet.

When the air inlet selection is in “MANUAL” mode, the mode from before the climate control system was turned off will be maintained.

Type B and C

Press the AUTO button. The indicator light “FULL AUTO” on the multi-function display (color LCD) illuminates.

Set the preferred temperature using the temperature control dial.

To turn off the climate control system, press the ON/OFF button. The status of the air inlet selection will be changed as follows depending on the setting when the climate control system is turned off.

When the air inlet selection is in “AUTO” mode, the mode will be set to outside air inlet.

When the air inlet selection is in “MANUAL” mode, the mode from before the climate control system was turned off will be maintained.

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& Sensors

The sensors are located as follows.

Interior air temperature sensor

Solar sensor

The automatic climate control system employs several sensors. These sensors

are delicate. If they are not treated properly and become damaged, the system may not be able to control the interior tempera- ture correctly. To avoid damaging the sensors, observe the following precau- tions.

Do not subject the sensors to impact.

Keep water away from the sensors.

Do not cover the sensors.

Automatic climate control customization (for type B and C)

The automatic climate control can be customized on the multi-function display (color LCD).

Refer to “Setting screen”  P218 for setting methods.

The climate control can be set in the following mode.

Use this mode for normal climate control.

Use this mode for the mild airflow mode.

Use this mode when climate control needs to be operate to increase the comfort

quickly. This will reduce the operation range of the Auto Start Stop function.

Use this mode when fuel efficiency is prioritized over comfort. This increases the range of the Auto Start Stop operation.

This mode switches the climate control operation according to the number of passengers.

This mode detects passenger by the occupant detection system sensor when there is no front passenger in the seat. The setting temperature will be changed to the driver’s setting temperature automatically.

! Rear occupant detection

This function judges if there are any passenger in the rear seat by the opening and closing record of rear doors. If there are no passenger in the rear seat, the airflow of the climate control is reduced

and priority is on the front seat passenger.