SUBARU BRZ 2018 Owners Manual

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■
For quick cooling
Turn the temperature control dial to the “MAX A/C” position and select the
recirculated air mode.
■ Fogging up of the windows
● The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning
on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
● If you turn
off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from enter ing the vehicle interior. During cooling
operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior
effectively.
■ When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is
pressed.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
● To let fresh air in, set the air condi tioning system to the outside air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
■ Air conditioning filter
→ P. 389

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WARNING
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air operation in
extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the
outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, blocking your vision.
CAUTION
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Automatic air conditioning system∗
Air outlets, fan speed, air inlet control and the air conditioner com-
pressor are automatically operated.
*
1: For the driver’s side
*
2: For the front passenger’s side
Windshield defogger
Temperature control dial*
1
Outside air or recirculated air mode
Temperature setting
display*
1
Off
Automatic
mode Dual operation buttonChanges the air outlets used
Air conditioning on/off button Temperature control dial*
2
Temperature setting
display*2
Fan speed control dial
Fan speed/Air
outlet display
∗: If equipped

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Using the automatic air conditioning systemPress .
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets,
fan speed, air inlet control and the air conditioner compressor
are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Turn temperature control dial clockwise to increase the tem-
perature and turn temperature control dial counterclockwise to
decrease the temperature on the driver’s side.
When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the pas-
senger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
■Automatic mode indicators
If the , , or button or the fan speed control dial is
operated, the “FULL” indicator will go off, however, automatic
mode for functions other than the one which was operated will be
maintained and the “AUTO” indicator will remain on.
If the , , and buttons and the fan speed control
dial are all operated, automatic mode will be disabled and the
“AUTO” indicator will go off.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Adjusting the settings manually
To adjust the fan speed, turn the fan speed control dial clock-
wise (increase) or counter-clock wise (decrease).
Press to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature settings, turn the temperature con-
trol dial clockwise (warm) or counter-clock wise (cool).
To adjust the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool) on the passenger side to separately adjust the tem-
perature for the passenger and driver sides (dual mode).
Press (the indicator on turns off) to return the driver
and passenger side temperatures to the same setting (simultaneous
mode).
The air conditioning system switches between dual and simulta-
neous modes each time is pressed.
To change the air outlets, press .
The air outlets used are switched each time either side of the button
is pressed.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Defogging the windshieldPress .
The dehumidification function
operates and fan speed
increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air
mode button to outside air mode
if the recirculated air mode is
used. (It may switch automati-
cally.)
To defog the windshield and the
side windows early, turn the air
flow and temperature up.
To return to the previous mode,
press
again when the
windshield is defogged.

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Air outlets and air flow
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
If the recirculated air mode is
used, it may automatically switch
to the outside air mode.

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Switching between outside air mode and recirculated air modePress .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu-
lated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.
Adjusting the position of the air outletsCenter outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Right and left side outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
When defrosting the side win-
dows, face the right and left side
outlets toward them.

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Opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets Open the air outlet.
Close the air outlet.
Right and left side outlets Open the vent.
Close the vent.

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■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting
and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after is pressed.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
● If you turn
off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the
outside/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is
effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. Dur-
ing cooling operation, setting the recirc ulated air mode will also cool the
vehicle interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on
the temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32 °F (0 °C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when
is
pressed.