Subaru 2000 Forester User manual

A8030BE

Issued:

Printed in USA

May 1999 A

TOKYO. JAPAN

FORESTER U.S.A. (E)

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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4-2

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

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Climate control

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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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4-4

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

HS0073HS0072

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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4-6

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

HS0079HS0078

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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4-8

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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HS0073HS0072

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

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