2009 Subaru Forester Owners Manual

To open or close the ventilator, turn the thumb-wheel up or down.

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Manual climate control sys- tem (if equipped) & Control panel

Temperature control dial Fan speed control dial

1) 2) 3) Air flow control dial 4) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the “Rear window defogger button” sec- tion in chapter 3.)

5) Air conditioner button 6) Air inlet selection button ! Temperature control dial This dial regulates the temperature of air flow from the air outlets over a range from the blue side (cool) to red side (warm).

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! Fan speed control dial The fan operates only when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The fan speed control dial is used to select four fan speeds. ! Air 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 windshield defroster outlets.

side air” mode. In this state, you cannot select “recir- culation” mode by manually pressing the air inlet selection button. Also, you cannot stop the air condi- tioner compressor by pressing the air conditioner button. ! Air conditioner button

: Air

flows through the windshield

defroster outlets and foot outlets.

: Air

flows through the windshield

defroster outlets. NOTE When the dial is placed in the “ ” or “ ” position, the air conditioner com- pressor operates automatically regard- less of the position of the air condi- tioner button to defog the windshield quickly. However the indicator on the air conditioner button will not illumi- nate. At the same time, the air inlet selection is automatically set to “out-

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 illumi- nate.

Push it again to turn off the air conditioner.

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! Air inlet selection button

ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet selection button to the ON posi- tion. The indicator light will illuminate. Place the air inlet selection button to the ON position for fast cooling with the air conditioner or when driving on a dusty road.

OFF position (Outside air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. Push the air inlet selection button again to the OFF position. The indicator light will turn off. Place the air inlet selection button to the OFF position when the interior has cooled to a comfortable temperature and the road is no longer dusty.

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WARNING

Continued operation with the air inlet selection button in the ON position may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.

& Heater operation ! Defrosting or defogging the wind-

shield

the way to the right. 3. Set the fan speed control dial to the highest speed.

” or “

If your vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner, when the “ ” position is selected, the air conditioner compressor automatically operates regardless of the position of the air conditioner button to defog the windshield quickly. However, the air conditioner indicator light does not illuminate at this time. NOTE Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corre- sponding thumb-wheel down.

To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set the air flow control dial to the “ position. 2. Turn the temperature control dial all

”

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! Heating and defrosting

To direct warm air toward the floor and the windshield: 1. Set the air flow control dial to the “ position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the most comfortable level. 3. Set the fan speed control dial to the desired speed.

”

” or “

If your vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner, when the “ ” position is selected, the air conditioner compressor automatically operates regardless of the position of the air conditioner button to defog the windshield quickly. However, the air conditioner indicator light does not illuminate at this time.

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NOTE Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corre- sponding thumb-wheel down. ! Heating

NOTE Warm air also comes out from the right and left air outlets. To stop warm air flow from these outlets, turn the corre- sponding thumb-wheel down. ! Bi-level heating

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. ! Ventilation

To direct warm air toward the floor: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF 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 dial to the desired speed.

”

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 button to the OFF 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 dial to the

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To force outside air through the instrument panel outlets: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF 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 dial to the desired speed.

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red side. 3. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed.

The air conditioner compressor automati- cally operates when the air flow control ” position to dial set provide better defogging performance.

in the “

” or “

When driving on a dusty road, set the air inlet selection button to the “ON” position.

WARNING

Continued operation with the air inlet selection button in the ON position may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.

& Air conditioner operation ! Cooling or dehumidifying

through the instrument panel outlets: 1. Set the air inlet selection button to the OFF position. 2. Set the air flow control dial to the “ position. 3. Set the air conditioner button to the “ON” position. 4. Set the temperature control dial to the blue side. 5. Set the fan speed control dial at the highest speed.

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! Defrosting or defogging

1) ON position

For cooling and dehumidification of the passenger compartment, performing the following steps will allow air to flow

To direct warm air to the windshield and front door windows: 1. Set the air flow control dial to the “ position. 2. Set the temperature control dial to the

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Automatic climate control system (if equipped)

Although this climate control system can be used as a full-automatic climate control system, it can also, if desired, be used as a semi-automatic climate control system. When it is used as a full-automatic climate control system, the outlet air temperature, fan speed, air flow distribution, air inlet control, and air conditioner compressor operation are all automatically controlled to maintain a constant, comfortable tem- perature inside the vehicle. NOTE . Operate the automatic climate con- trol system when the engine is running. . When the engine coolant is cold, the blower does not run. . In the “AUTO” mode, when the air temperature in the passenger compart- ment is sufficiently cool, the air condi- tioner compressor does not operate. For efficient defogging or dehumidify- ing in cold weather, press the “A/C” button to operate the air conditioner compressor. . Even when cooling is not necessary, setting the temperature much lower than the current outlet air temperature turns on the air conditioner compres-

sor automatically and the “A/C” indi- cator light on the control panel illumi- nates.

& Control panel

Temperature control dial Fan speed control dial

1) 2) 3) Air flow control dial 4) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the “Rear window defogger button” sec- tion in chapter 3.)

5) Air inlet selection button 6) Air conditioner button

& To use as full-automatic cli-

mate control system

Place the temperature control dial in the position for your desired temperature, then

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set the other dials and buttons as de- scribed in the following. The system’s functions will then switch to AUTO mode and be controlled automatically. . Air flow control dial: AUTO position . Fan speed control dial: AUTO position

& To use as semi-automatic

climate control system

Each function can be individually set to AUTO mode independently of the others. Any function set to AUTO mode is con- trolled automatically. Any function not set to AUTO mode can be manually adjusted as desired. The temperature can be set within a range of 65 to 858F (20 to 308C).

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& Fan speed control dial

NOTE With the fan speed control dial in the AUTO position and the air flow control dial in the “ ”, or “ ” position, the fan does not operate during engine warm-up until the engine coolant tem- perature exceeds approximately 1228F (508C).

”, “

& Temperature control dial

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the system gives maximum cooling per- formance. If the dial is turned fully clock- wise, the system gives maximum heating performance.

& Air flow control dial

The fan operates only with the ignition switch in the ON position. The fan speed control dial is used to select the AUTO (automatic control) mode or to select the desired fan speed. The dial’s positions and their functions are as follows: OFF: The fan does not operate. AUTO: The fan speed is adjusted auto- matically in accordance with the air temperature inside and outside the pas- senger compartment, the intensity of sun- light, and other factors. SUBARU recom- mends using the AUTO position. Other positions: The fan speed can be adjusted in 7 steps.

This dial is used to set the desired interior temperature. With the dial set to your desired temperature, the system automa- tically adjusts the temperature of air supplied from the outlets such that the desired temperature is achieved and maintained. If the dial is turned fully counterclockwise,

This dial has the following six positions. The outlets from which air is supplied in each position are as follows: AUTO: The air flow control is adjusted automatically in accordance with the air temperature inside and outside the pas- senger compartment, the intensity of sun- light, and other factors. SUBARU recom- mends using the AUTO position.

: Instrument panel outlets

Instrument panel outlets and foot

outlets

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: Foot outlets and windshield defroster outlets (relatively little air from windshield defroster outlets)

: Windshield defroster outlets and foot

outlets

: Windshield defroster outlets

NOTE When the dial is placed in the “ ” or “ ” position, the air inlet selection is to “outside air” automatically set mode.

& Air inlet selection button

ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet selection button to the ON position for fast cooling with the air conditioner or

when driving on a dusty road. The indicator light will illuminate. OFF position (Outside Air): Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment. Push the air inlet selection button to the OFF position when the interior has cooled to a comfortable temperature and the road is no longer dusty. The indicator light will turn off. AUTO: Turn the fan speed control dial and air flow control dial to the AUTO position. The air is then adjusted automatically in accordance with the air temperature inside and outside the pas- senger compartment, the intensity of sun- light, and other factors. Pressing the air inlet selection button cancels the “AUTO” mode. To return to “AUTO” mode, turn the fan speed control dial or air flow control dial to a position other than the AUTO position. Then turn to “AUTO” mode. SUBARU recommends using the AUTO position.

inlet control

WARNING

Continued operation in the ON posi- tion may fog up the windows. Switch to the OFF position as soon as the outside dusty condition clears.

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& Air conditioner button

The button positions and their functions are as follows: ON: The air conditioner operates while the fan is running. Push the button to select this position. The indicator light will illuminate. OFF: The air conditioner does not oper- ate. Push the button again to select position. The indicator light will turn off. AUTO: Turn the fan speed control dial and air flow control dial to the AUTO position. The air conditioner compressor operation is then adjusted automatically in accor- dance with the air temperature inside and outside the passenger compartment, the intensity of sunlight, and other factors.

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& Temperature sensors

Pressing the button cancels the “AUTO” mode. To return to “AUTO” mode, turn the fan speed control dial or air flow control dial to a position other than the AUTO position. Then turn to “AUTO” mode. SUBARU recommends using the AUTO position. NOTE The air conditioner’s compressor does not operate with an outside tempera- ture of 328F (08C) or lower.

Interior air temperature sensor

1) 2) Solar sensor

The automatic climate control system employs several sensors. These sensors are delicate. treated

they are not

If

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properly and become damaged, the sys- tem may not be able to control the interior temperature correctly. To avoid damaging the sensors, observe the following pre- cautions: – Do not subject the sensors to impact. – Keep water away from the sensors. – Do not cover the sensors.

The sensors are located as follows: – Solar sensor: beside the windshield defroster grille. – Interior air temperature sensor: near the ignition switch. – Outside temperature sensor: behind the front grille.

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Operating tips for heater and air conditioner & Cleaning ventilation 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.

& Efficient cooling after parking

in direct sunlight

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 efficiency.

& Lubrication oil circulation in

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.

& Checking air conditioning

system before summer sea- son

Check the air conditioner unit for refriger- ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper operation each spring. Have your SUBARU dealer perform this check.

& Cooling and dehumidifying in

high humidity and low tem- perature weather conditions 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.

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& 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.

& Refrigerant for your climate

control system

Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the meth- od of adding, changing or checking the refrigerant is different from the method for CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU dealer for service. Repairs needed as a result of using the wrong refrigerant are not covered under warranty.

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Air filtration system

mance if not properly maintained.

& Replacing an air filter 1. Remove the glove box. (1) Open the glove box.

(2) Remove the damper shaft from the glove box.

Replace the filter element according to the replacement schedule as follows. This schedule should be followed to maintain the filter’s dust collection ability. Under extremely dusty conditions, the filter should be replaced more frequently. It is recommended that you have your filter checked or replaced by your SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.

Replacement schedule:

Every 12 months or 7,500 miles (12,000
km) whichever comes first

CAUTION

Contact your SUBARU dealer if the following occurs, even if it is not yet time to change the filter: – Reduction of the air flow through

the vents.

– Windshield gets easily fogged or

misted.

NOTE The filter can influence the air condi- tioning, heating and defroster perfor-

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(3) Pull out the glove box.

2. Remove the air filter.

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3. Replace the air filter element with a new one.

CAUTION

The arrow mark on the filter must point UP.

4. Reinstall the glove box, and connect the damper shaft. 5. Close the glove box. 6. LABEL installation

(1) Fill out service label (small).

the information on the

1) Service label

(2) Attach the service label driver’s side door pillar.

to the

1) Caution label

(3) Attach the caution label next to the

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air filter as shown in the illustration.

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