Subaru 2001 Forester User manual

A8040BE
Issued:
Printed in USA
December1999 A
TOKYO. JAPAN

FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B
4
Climate control
Ventilator 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating and air conditioning control system 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater operation 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioner operation 4-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner 4-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air filtration system (if equipped) 4-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B
4-2
Ventilator
Move the thumb-wheel up and down or
right and left to adjust the air flow direction
HS0070
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

FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B
4
Climate control
4-3
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BAir flow section
HS0081 HS0079
HS0077
HS0073
HS0075

FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B
4-4
Heating and air conditioning control system
BControl panel
HS4001BC
1. Temperature control dial
2. Air inlet selection lever
3. Air flow control dial
4. Air conditioner button (if equipped)
5. Fan speed control lever
nTemperature control dial
This dial regulates the temperature of air flow from the air outlets over
a range from the blue area (cool) to red area (warm).
nFan 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.
nAir flow 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.

FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B
4
Climate control
4-5
–CONTINUED –
: Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets and foot
outlets.
: Air flows through the windshield defroster outlets.
nAir conditioner button (if equipped)
HS4003BB
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.
nAir 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 compartment.
: Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment.

FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B
4-6
JHeater operation
BDefrosting or defogging the windshield
HS0072
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 flow control dial to the “”position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial all the way to the right.
4. Set the fan speed control lever to the highest speed.
NOTE
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.

FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B
4
Climate control
4-7
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BHeating and defrosting
HS0074
To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “”position.
2. Set the air flow 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.
NOTE
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
HS0076
To direct warm air toward the floor:

FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B
4-8
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “”position
2. Set the air flow 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.
NOTE
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
HS0078
This setting allows you to direct air of different temperatures from the
instrument panel and foot outlets. The air from the foot outlets is
slightly warmer than from the instrument panel outlets.
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “”position.
2. Set the air flow 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.

FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B
4
Climate control
4-9
–CONTINUED –
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.
HS0080
To force outside air through the instrument panel outlets:
1. Set the air inlet selection lever to the “”position.
2. Set the air flow 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 selection lever to the
“”position.