Subaru 2000 Forester User manual

A8030BE
Issued:
Printed in USA
May 1999 A
TOKYO. JAPAN

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4
Climate control
Ventilator 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and air conditioning 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater operation 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioner operation 4-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner 4-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air filtration system (if equipped) 4-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Ventilator
Move the thumb-wheel up and down or
right and left to adjust the air flow direction
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Move the thumb-wheel up and down or
right and left to adjust the air flow direction
Move the thumb-wheel
up and down or right
and left to adjust the
air flow direction
Oepn
Close
Oepn
Close

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Heating and air conditioning
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Temperature
control dial Air inlet selec- tion lever Air outlet control dial
Fan speed
control lever Air conditioner button
BAir outlet control dial
This dial has the following five positions:
: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets.
: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets and the foot
outlets.
: Air flows through the foot outlets and some through the wind-
shield defroster outlets.
: Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets and foot
outlets.
: Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets.
BTemperature control dial
This dial regulates the hot air flow from the heater over a range from
the blue area (cool) to red area (warm).
BFan speed control lever
The fan operates only when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position. The fan speed control lever is used to select four fan
speeds.

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BAir inlet selection lever
WARNING
Continued operaton in the “ ” position may fog up the win-
dows. Switch to the “”position as soon as the outside
dusty condition clears.
: Interior air is recirculated inside the passenger comparment.
: Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment.
BAir conditioner button (if equipped)
The air conditioner operates only when the engine is running.
Push the air conditioner button while the fan is in operation to turn on
the air conditioner. The indicator light will come on.
Push it again to turn off the air conditioner.
JHeater operation
BDefrosting or defogging the windshield
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To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “”position.
2. Set the air outlet control dial to the “”position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial all the way right.
4. Set the fan speed control lever to the highest speed.

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Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop
warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding thumb-wheel
to the “”position.
BHeating and defrosting
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To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “”position.
2. Set the air outlet control dial to the “”position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level.
4. Set the fan speed control lever to the desired speed.
Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop
warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding thumb-wheel
to the “”position.

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BHeating
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To direct warm air toward the floor:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “”position
2 Set the air outlet control dial to the “”position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level.
4. Set the fan speed control lever to the desired speed.
Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop
warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corresponding thumb-wheel
to the “”position.
BBi-level heating
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This setting allows you to direct air of different temperatures from the
instrument panel and outlets. The air from the foot outlets is slightly

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warmer than from the instrument panel outlet.
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “”position.
2. Set the air outlet control dial to the “”position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the desired temperature level.
4. Set the fan speed control lever to the desired speed.
Setting the temperature control dial fully turned to the red area or blue
area decreases the temperature difference between the air from the
instrument panel outlets and the air from the foot outlets.
BVentilation
WARNING
Continued operaton in the “ ” position may fog up the win-
dows. Switch to the “”position as soon as the outside
dusty condition clears.
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To force outside air through the instrument panel outlets:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “”position.
2. Set the air outlet control dial to the “”position.
3. Set the temperature control dial all the way left.
4. Set the fan speed control lever to the desired speed.
When driving on a dusty road, set the air inlet control lever to the
“”position.

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JAir conditioner operation
BCooling or dehumidifying
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ON position
For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger compartment, air
flows through the instrument panel outlets:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “”position.
2. Set the air outlet control dial to the “”position.
3. Push the air conditioner button on.
4. Set the temperature control dial to the blue area.
5. Set the fan speed control lever at the highest speed.
BDefrosting or defogging
CAUTION
The air conditioner compressor will not cycle on automatically
when set the air outlet control dial to the “”position. In
order to take advantage of the air conditioning system’s ability to
dehumidify the air in the passenger compartment, it is also nec-
essary to depress the air conditioner button.

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Climate control
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ON position
To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “”position.
2. Set the air outlet control dial to the “”position.
3. Push the air conditioner button on.
4. Set the temperature control dial to the red area.
5. Set the fan speed control lever at the highest speed.
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner
BCleaning ventilator grille
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Ventilator inlet grille
Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free of snow, leaves, or oth-
er obstructions to ensure efficient heating and defrosting. Since the
condenser is located in front of the radiator, this area should be kept