Subaru Forester: Fan speed control dial
Fan speed 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 automatically in accordance with the air temperature inside and outside the passenger compartment, the intensity of sunlight, and other factors. SUBARU recommends using the AUTO position.
Other positions: The fan speed can be adjusted in 7 steps.
NOTE
With the fan speed control dial in the
AUTO position and the airflow control
dial in the “
”, “
”,
or “
” position,
the fan does not operate during engine
warm-up until the engine coolant temperature
exceeds approximately 1228F
(508C).
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 controlled
automatically. Any function not set
to AUTO mode can be manually adju ...
Temperature control dial
Temperature control dial
This dial is used to set the desired interior
temperature. With the dial set to your
desired temperature, the system automatically
adjusts the temperature of air
su ...
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