Airflow control dial

Airflow control dial
Airflow control dial

Each dial position activates the following air outlets.

AUTO: The airflow control 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.

outlets (Ventilation): Instrument panel outlets

outlets and (Bi-level): Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets

outlets of (Heat): Foot outlets, both side outlets of the instrument panel and some through windshield defroster outlets (A small amount of air flows to the windshield and both side windows to prevent fogging.)

outlets, (Heat-def): Windshield defroster outlets, foot outlets and both side outlets of the instrument panel

both : Windshield defroster outlets and both side outlets of the instrument panel

For details, refer to “Airflow selection”.

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

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