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EnglishClimate control for your Subaru Forester 2019-2024
Climate control
Air conditioner control ....................................... 269
Air inlet selection............................................... 270
To turn off the climate control system ................ 270
4-5. Defrosting ........................................................271
4-6. Operating tips for heater and air
4-1. Ventilator control ............................................ 260
Center ventilators ...............................................260
Side ventilators ..................................................260
Rear ventilators (if equipped)..............................260
4-2. Climate control panel ..................................... 261
Type A................................................................262
Type B................................................................263
Type C................................................................264
4-3. Automatic climate control operation............. 265
Type A................................................................265
Type B and C......................................................265
Sensors..............................................................266
conditioner.....................................................271
Cleaning ventilation grille................................... 271
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Efficient cooling after parking in direct
sunlight ........................................................... 272
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant
circuit .............................................................. 272
Checking air conditioning system before
summer season ............................................... 272
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity
and low temperature weather conditions .......... 272
Automatic climate control customization
(for type B and C).............................................266
4-4. Manual climate control operation for
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when
engine is heavily loaded................................... 272
front climate control panel........................... 267
Airflow mode selection .......................................267
MAX A/C mode (for type B and C).......................269
Temperature control ...........................................269
Fan speed control...............................................269
Refrigerant for your climate control system........ 272
4-7. Air filtration system.........................................272
Replacing the cabin air filter............................... 273
Ventilator control
260
& Side ventilators
& Rear ventilators (if equipped)
4-1. Ventilator control
& Center ventilators
Side ventilators
Rear ventilators
1
2
Close
Open
1
2
Close
Open
Center ventilators
To adjust the airflow direction, move the
tab. To close the ventilator, move the tab all
the way down.
To adjust the flow direction, move the tab.
To adjust the flow direction, move the tab.
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4-2. Climate control panel
WARNING
.
.
The cooling function operates
only when the engine is running.
Do not leave children or adults
who would normally require the
support of others alone in your
vehicle. Pets should not be left
alone either. On hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle
could quickly become high en-
ough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or ani-
mals.
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Climate control panel
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& Type A
1
2
3
4
5
6
Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to
“Airflow mode selection” �P267.)
Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan
speed control” �P269.)
Temperature control dial (Refer to “Tem-
perature control” �P269.)
Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air
conditioner control” �P269.)
Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air
inlet selection” �P270.)
Rear window defogger button and out-
side mirror defogger button (if equipped)
(Refer to “Defogger and deicer” �P254.)
NOTE
The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
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& Type B
6
7
Defroster button (Refer to “Defrosting”
�P271.)
Rear window defogger button and out-
side mirror defogger button (Refer to
“Defogger and deicer” �P254.)
8
9
Passenger’s side temperature control
dial (Refer to “Temperature control”
�P269.)
SYNC button (Refer to “SYNC mode
(type B)” �P269.)
10 Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan
speed control” �P269.)
11 Airflow mode selection button (Refer to
“Airflow mode selection” �P267.)
12 ON/OFF button (Refer to “Automatic
climate control operation” �P265.)
NOTE
The climate control screen is displayed
on the multi-function display (color
LCD). Refer to “Climate control screen”
�P208.
1
2
Driver’s side temperature control dial
3
4
5
Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air
(Refer to “Automatic climate control
operation” �P265 and/or “Temperature
control” �P269.)
conditioner control” �P269.)
Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air
inlet selection” �P270.)
MAX A/C button (Refer to “MAX A/C
mode (for type B and C)” �P269.)
AUTO button (Refer to “Automatic cli-
mate control operation” �P265.)
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Climate control panel
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& Type C
1
Temperature control dial (Refer to “Auto-
matic climate control operation” �P265
and/or “Temperature control” �P269.)
2
3
4
5
6
7
AUTO button (Refer to “Automatic cli-
mate control operation” �P265.)
Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air
conditioner control” �P269.)
Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air
inlet selection” �P270.)
MAX A/C button (Refer to “MAX A/C
mode (for type B and C)” �P269.)
Defroster button (Refer to “Defrosting”
�P271.)
Rear window defogger button and out-
side mirror defogger button (Refer to
“Defogger and deicer” �P254.)
8
9
Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to
“Airflow mode selection” �P267.)
Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan
speed control” �P269.)
10 ON/OFF button (Refer to “Automatic
climate control operation” �P265.)
NOTE
The climate control screen is displayed
on the multi-function display (color
LCD). Refer to “Climate control screen”
�P208.
Automatic climate control operation 265
& Type A
1. Turn the airflow mode selection dial
and fan speed control dial to the
“AUTO” position.
2. Set the preferred temperature using
the temperature control dial.
& Type B and C
1. Press the AUTO button. The indicator
light “FULL AUTO” on the multi-func-
tion display (color LCD) illuminates.
2. Set the preferred temperature using
the temperature control dial.
4-3. Automatic climate con-
trol operation
When this mode is selected, the fan speed,
airflow mode, air-inlet control, and air
conditioner operation are automatically
controlled. To activate this mode, perform
the following.
NOTE
NOTE
Each function can be individually set to
the “AUTO” mode independently of the
other functions. Any function set to the
“AUTO” mode is controlled automati-
cally. Any function not set to the
“AUTO” mode can be manually ad-
justed as desired.
If you operate any of the buttons on the
control panel other than the ON/OFF
button, the rear window defogger but-
ton, the SYNC button (if equipped) and
the temperature control dial(s) during
FULL AUTO mode operation, the
“FULL” indicator light on the control
panel will turn off and the “AUTO”
indicator light will remain illuminated.
You can then manually control the
system as desired using the button
you operated. To change the system
back to the “FULL AUTO” mode, press
the “AUTO” button.
NOTE
.
.
Operate the automatic climate con-
trol system when the engine is
running.
Even when cooling is not necessary,
the air conditioner 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.
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.
.
.
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.
.
When the air inlet selection is in “AUTO”
mode, the mode will be set to outside
air inlet.
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
“MANUAL” mode, the mode from be-
fore the climate control system was
turned off will be maintained.
.
When the air inlet selection is in “AUTO”
mode, the mode will be set to outside
air inlet.
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Automatic climate control operation
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.
When the air inlet selection is in
“MANUAL” mode, the mode from be-
fore the climate control system was
turned off will be maintained.
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.
& Sensors
The sensors are located as follows.
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.
.
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” �P214 for
setting methods.
! Mode setting
The climate control can be set in the
following mode.
! Normal mode
Use this mode for normal climate control.
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2
Interior air temperature and humidity
sensor
Solar sensor
! Mild mode
Use this mode for the mild airflow mode.
Manual climate control operation for front climate control panel 267
and closing record of rear doors. If there
! Power mode
4-4. Manual climate control
operation for front climate
control panel
are no passenger in the rear seat, the
airflow of the climate control is reduced
and priority is on the front seat passenger.
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.
& Airflow mode selection
NOTE
If the system cannot judge correctly if
there are passengers or not in the rear
seat by the opening and closing of the
rear door, such as when the doors are
opened to place some cargo in the
vehicle, the rear occupant detection
may not operate properly.
Select the airflow mode using the airflow
mode selection dial (type A and C) or the
airflow mode selection button (type B).
! ECO mode
Use this mode when fuel efficiency is
prioritized over comfort. This increases
the range of the Auto Start Stop operation.
Airflow modes are as follows.
! Occupant detection
This mode switches the climate control
operation according to the number of
passengers.
! Front occupant detection
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.
NOTE
1
If equipped
The occupant detection system sensor
may not detect passengers because of
their posture, physical size or weight.
The front occupant detection function
may not operate properly.
Ventilation: Instrument panel outlets
! Rear occupant detection
This function judges if there are any
passenger in the rear seat by the opening
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Manual climate control operation for front climate control panel
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outlets
1
If equipped
1
If equipped
1
If equipped
Ventilation 2 for type B and C: Instru-
ment panel outlets and foot outlets
Heat-def: Windshield defroster outlets,
foot outlets and both side outlets of the
instrument panel (Refer to “Defrosting”
�P271.)
Heat: Foot outlets, both side outlets of the
instrument panel and some through wind-
shield defroster outlets (A small amount of
air flows to the windshield and both side
windows to prevent fogging.)
1
If equipped
Bi-level: Instrument panel outlets and foot
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& MAX A/C mode (for type B and
NOTE
C)
The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
For quicker cooling, press the MAX A/C
button.
When the MAX A/C mode is on, the
following settings will be changed auto-
matically.
! SYNC mode (type B)
When the SYNC mode is turned on, both
the driver’s and passenger’s side tem-
peratures are synchronized using the
driver’s side temperature control dial.
Press the SYNC button to turn on the
SYNC mode. The SYNC button indicator
will illuminate.
Press the SYNC button again or turn the
passenger’s side temperature control dial
to cancel the SYNC mode. The SYNC
button indicator will not illuminate. In this
case, temperature control on the driver’s
side and passenger’s side is separated.
The temperature will be controlled indivi-
dually using the driver’s and passenger’s
temperature control dials.
.
.
The air conditioner will turn on.
The temperature will be set on the
lowest.
.
The fan speed will be set on the
maximum speed.
1
If equipped
.
.
The air inlet will be set to recirculation.
The airflow mode setting will be set to
ventilation mode.
Defrost for type A: Windshield defroster
outlets and both side outlets of the instru-
ment panel (Refer to “Defrosting” �P271.)
To turn off MAX A/C mode and return the
previous setting, press the MAX A/C
button again.
& Temperature control
Turn the temperature control dial to set the
preferred interior temperature.
For models with the Driver Monitoring
System, the temperature setting can also
be changed with the gesture control
function. Refer to “Gesture control”
�P391.
& Fan speed control
Select the preferred fan speed by turning
the fan speed control dial.
& Air conditioner control
The air conditioner operates only when the
engine is running.
Press the air conditioner button while the
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270
fan is in operation to turn on the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is
on, the “A/C” indicator light illuminates.
To turn off the air conditioner, press the
button again.
side air is drawn into the passenger
compartment. Press the air inlet selection
button to the OFF position in the following
cases.
.
When outside air circulation is se-
lected, the system may automati-
cally adjust the air inlet setting
depending on such factors as the
temperature setting, the tempera-
ture inside the vehicle, or conditions
outside the vehicle.
– When the road is no longer dusty
– When the interior has cooled to a
comfortable temperature
NOTE
For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, turn on the air
conditioner. If the ambient temperature
decreases to approximately 328F (08C),
the air conditioner and dehumidifica-
tion system may not operate properly.
WARNING
& To turn off the climate control
system
Continued operation in the ON posi-
tion may fog up the windows. Switch
to the OFF position as soon as the
outside conditions are no longer
dusty.
To turn off the climate control system:
.
Type A: Select the “OFF” position using
the fan speed control dial.
.
Type B and C: Press the ON/OFF
button.
& Air inlet selection
Select the air inlet by pressing the air inlet
selection button.
NOTE
.
When the indicator light on the air
inlet selection button is flashing at
engine starting, a malfunction might
be occurring in the electrical sys-
tem. We recommend that you con-
tact your SUBARU dealer for inspec-
tion.
.
Recirculation:
When the indicator light on the air inlet
selection button illuminates, interior air is
recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the
air inlet selection button to the ON position
in the following cases.
– When driving on a dusty road
– When you want cooling perfor-
mance to increase (for example, in
particularly hot weather)
.
The indicator light on the air inlet
selection button may flash in the
following cases. However, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
– After the vehicle battery has been
disconnected and reconnected.
– When the vehicle battery voltage
is low.
.
Outside air circulation:
When the indicator light on the air inlet
selection button does not illuminate, out-
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.
For types B and C climate control
system, after defrosting the wind-
shield by pressing the defroster
button “ ”, pressing the button
again returns the system to the
setting that had been selected be-
fore the defroster was activated.
4-5. Defrosting
4-6. Operating tips for heater
and air conditioner
& Cleaning ventilation grille
1
If equipped
Select the “ ” or “ ” mode to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and front door
windows.
1
Front ventilation inlet grille
Always keep the front ventilation inlet grille
free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions
to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.
Since the condenser is located in front of
the radiator, this area should be kept clean
because cooling performance is impaired
by any accumulation of insects and leaves
on the condenser.
NOTE
.
When the “ ” or “ ” mode is
selected, the air conditioner oper-
ates automatically regardless of the
position of the air conditioner button
to defrost the windshield more
quickly. However the indicator on
the air conditioner button may not
illuminate. At the same time, the air
inlet selection is automatically set to
the outside air mode.
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Air filtration system
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& Efficient cooling after parking & Cooling and dehumidifying in
4-7. Air filtration system
in direct sunlight
high humidity and low tem-
perature weather conditions
Your vehicle’s air conditioning system is
equipped with an air filtration system.
Replace the cabin air filter according to
the replacement schedule found in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. This
schedule should be followed to maintain
the filter’s dust collection ability. Under
extremely dusty conditions, the filter
should be replaced more frequently. Have
your filter checked or replaced by your
SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use
only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.
After parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to
allow outside air to circulate into the
heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the
windows closed during the operation of the
air conditioner for maximum cooling effi-
ciency.
Under certain weather conditions (high
relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a
small amount of water vapor emission
from the air outlets may be noticed. This
condition is normal and does not indicate
any problem with the air conditioning
system.
& Lubrication oil circulation in
& Air conditioner compressor
shut-off when engine is
heavily loaded
To improve acceleration and gas mileage,
the air conditioner compressor is designed
to temporarily shut off during air condi-
tioner operation whenever the accelerator
is fully depressed such as during rapid
acceleration or when driving on a steep
upgrade.
the refrigerant circuit
Operate the air conditioner compressor at
a low engine speed (at idle or low driving
speeds) a few minutes each month during
the off-season to circulate its oil.
CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
following occurs, even if it is not yet
time to change the filter:
& Checking air conditioning
system before summer sea-
son
.
Reduction of the airflow through
the vents.
Check the air conditioner unit for refriger-
ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper
operation each spring. Have the air con-
ditioning system checked by your
SUBARU dealer.
.
Windshield gets easily fogged or
misted.
& Refrigerant for your climate
control system
Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant R-1234yf (HFO-1234yf). Con-
sult your SUBARU dealer for service.
Repairs needed as a result of using the
wrong refrigerant are not covered under
warranty.
NOTE
The filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
mance if not properly maintained.
Air filtration system 273
and remove the hinge portion.
When doing this, be careful not to
damage the hinge.
& Replacing the cabin air filter
1. Remove the glove box.
NOTE
We recommend that you take measures
to protect the center console with
masking tape first, so that you avoid
scratching the center console with the
glove box.
(1) Open the glove box.
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Stoppers
(3) Push in the stoppers located on
both sides of the glove box and
then pull down the glove box as far
as it will go.
2. Remove the cabin air filter according to
the following procedure in order to
prevent dust on the cabin air filter from
falling to the inside of its housing.
(1) Push in the four stoppers to unlock,
and then slowly pull out the cabin
air filter 0.4 in (1 cm) from the
housing.
(2) Remove the damper shaft from the
glove box.
(2) Completely pull out the cabin air
filter by gently tilting the front side
of the cabin air filter downward.
(4) Pull out the glove box horizontally
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Air filtration system
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3. Replace the cabin air filter element
with a new one.
4. Reinstall the glove box, and connect
the damper shaft.
5. Close the glove box.
CAUTION
The arrow mark on the filter must
point UP.
