Subaru Forester: Air inlet selection button - Control panel - Manual climate control system (if equipped) - Climate control - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Air inlet selection button

Air inlet selection button
Air inlet selection button

ON position (Recirculation): Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle. Push the air inlet selection button to the ON position.

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.

Continued operation with the air

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.

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