climate control SUBARU CROSSTREK 2018 User Guide

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Ventilator control&Center ventilatorsCenter ventilatorsTo adjust the airflow direction, move the
tab. To close the ventilator, move the tab all
the way down.
&Side ventilatorsSide ventilators
1) Close
2) OpenTo adjust the flow direction, move the tab.
Climate control panel
WARNING
.The cooling function operates
only when the engine is running.
.Do not leave children or adults
who would normally require the
support of others alone in your
vehicle. Pets should not be left
alone either. On hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle
could quickly become high en-
ough to cause severe or possibly
fatal injuries to people or ani-
mals.
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&Type A
1) Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to
“Airflow mode selection”F4-7.)
2) Fan speed control dial (Refer to“Fan
speed control”F4-9.)
3) Temperature control dial (Refer to“Tem-
perature control”F4-8.)
4) Air conditioner button (Refer to“Air
conditioner control”F4-9.)
5) Air inlet selection button (Refer to“Air
inlet selection”F4-9.)
6) Rear window defogger button and out-
side mirror defogger button (if equipped)
(Refer to“Defogger and deicer”F3-89.)
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&Type B
1) Temperature control dial (Refer to“Auto-
matic climate control operation (type B
and C)”F4-6 and/or“Temperature con-
trol”F4-8.)
2) AUTO button (Refer to“Automatic cli-
mate control operation (type B and C)”
F4-6.)
3) Air conditioner button (Refer to“Air
conditioner control”F4-9.)
4) Air inlet selection button (Refer to“Air
inlet selection”F4-9.)
5) MAX A/C button (Refer to“MAX A/C
mode (for type B and C)”F4-8.)
6) Defroster button (Refer to“Defrosting”
F4-10.)
7) Rear window defogger button and out-
side mirror defogger button (if equipped)
(Refer to“Defogger and deicer”F3-89.)
8) Airflow mode selection dial (Refer to
“Airflow mode selection”F4-7.)
9) Fan speed control dial (Refer to“Fan
speed control”F4-9.)
10) ON/OFF button (Refer to“Automatic
climate control operation (type B and
C)”F4-6.)NOTEThe climate control screen is displayed
on the multi-function display (color
LCD). Refer to“Climate control screen”
F3-50.
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&Type C1) Driver’s side temperature control dial
(Refer to“Automatic climate control
operation (type B and C)”F4-6 and/or
“Temperature control”F4-8.)
2) AUTO button (Refer to“Automatic cli-
mate control operation (type B and C)”F4-6.)
3) Air conditioner button (Refer to“Air
conditioner control”F4-9.)
4) Air inlet selection button (Refer to“Air
inlet selection”F4-9.)
5) MAX A/C button (Refer to“MAX A/Cmode (for type B and C)”F4-8.)
6) Defroster button (Refer to“Defrosting”
F4-10.)
7) Rear window defogger button and out-
side mirror defogger button (if equipped)
(Refer to“Defogger and deicer”F3-89.)
8) Passenger’s side temperature control
dial (Refer to“Temperature control”F4-
8.)
9) SYNC button (Refer to“SYNC mode
(type C)”F4-8.)
10) Fan speed control dial (Refer to“Fan
speed control”F4-9.)
11) Airflow mode selection button (Refer to
“Airflow mode selection”F4-7.)
12) ON/OFF button (Refer to“Automatic
climate control operation (type B and
C)”F4-6.)
NOTEThe climate control screen is displayed
on the multi-function display (color
LCD). Refer to“Climate control screen”
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Automatic climate control
operation (type B and C)When this mode is selected, the fan speed,
airflow distribution, air-inlet control, and air
conditioner compressor operation are
automatically controlled. To activate this
mode, perform the following.
1. Press the AUTO button. The indicator
light“FULL AUTO”on the multi-function
display (color LCD) illuminates.
2. Set the preferred temperature using
the temperature control dial.NOTE.Operate the automatic climate con-
trol system when the engine is running.
.Even when cooling is not necessary,
the air conditioner compressor will
automatically turn on if the temperature
is set much lower than the current
outlet air temperature. Even in this
case, the“A/C”indicator light on the
control panel illuminates.
.The controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
.If you operate any of the buttons on
the control panel other than the ON/
OFF button, rear window defogger
button, SYNC button and temperature
control dial(s) during FULL AUTO modeoperation, the“FULL”indicator light on
the multi-function display (color LCD)
will turn off and the“AUTO”indicator
light will remain illuminated. You can
then manually control the system as
desired using the button you operated.
To change the system back to the FULL
AUTO mode, press the AUTO button.
To turn off the climate control system,
press the ON/OFF button. Then the air
inlet selection will be set to the following.
.When the air inlet selection is set to
auto mode: Outside air circulation
.When the air inlet selection is set to
manual mode: No change
&SensorsThe sensors are located as follows.1) Interior air temperature sensor
2) Solar sensorThe automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
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are delicate. If they are not treated properly
and become damaged, the system may
not be able to control the interior tempera-
ture correctly. To avoid damaging the
sensors, observe the following precau-
tions.
.Do not subject the sensors to impact.
.Keep water away from the sensors.
.Do not cover the sensors.
Manual climate control op-
eration&Airflow mode selectionSelect the airflow mode by using the
airflow mode selection dial (type A and B)
or the airflow mode selection button (type
C).
Airflow modes are as follows.Ventilation:Instrument panel outlets
Ventilation 2 for type B and C:Instru-
ment panel outlets and foot outletsBi-level:Instrument panel outlets and foot
outlets
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Heat:Foot outlets, both side outlets of the
instrument panel and some through wind-
shield defroster outlets (A small amount of
air flows to the windshield and both side
windows to prevent fogging.)Heat-def:Windshield defroster outlets,foot outlets and both side outlets of the
instrument panel (Refer to“Defrosting”
F4-10.)
Defrost:Windshield defroster outlets and
both side outlets of the instrument panel
(Refer to“Defrosting”F4-10.)&MAX A/C mode (for type B and
C)For quicker cooling, press the MAX A/C
button.
When the MAX A/C mode is on, the
following settings will be changed auto-
matically.
.The air conditioner will turn on.
.The temperature will be set on the
lowest.
.The fan speed will be set on themaximum speed.
.The air inlet will be set to recirculation.
.The air flow mode setting will be set to
ventilation mode.
To turn off MAX A/C mode and return the
previous setting, press the MAX A/C
button again.
&Temperature controlTurn the temperature control dial to set the
preferred interior temperature.NOTEThe controllable temperature range
may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.
!SYNC mode (type C)
When the SYNC mode is turned on, both
the driver’s and passenger’s side tem-
peratures are synchronized using the
driver’s side temperature control dial.
Press the SYNC button to turn on the
SYNC mode. The SYNC button indicator
will illuminate.
Press the SYNC button again or turn the
passenger’s side temperature control dial
to cancel the SYNC mode. The SYNC
button indicator will not illuminate. In this
case, temperature control on the driver’s
side and passenger’s side is separated.
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The temperature will be controlled indivi-
dually using the driver’s and passenger’s
temperature control dials.&Fan speed controlSelect the preferred fan speed by turning
the fan speed control dial.&Air conditioner controlThe air conditioner operates only when the
engine is running.
Press the air conditioner button while the
fan is in operation to turn on the air
conditioner. When the air conditioner is
on, the“A/C”indicator light illuminates.
To turn off the air conditioner, press the
button again.NOTEFor efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, turn on the air
conditioner. If the ambient temperature
decreases to approximately 328F(08C),
the air conditioner and dehumidifica-
tion system may not operate properly.
&Air inlet selectionSelect the air inlet by pressing the air inlet
selection button.
.Recirculation:
When the indicator light on the air inlet
selection button illuminates, interior air is
recirculated inside the vehicle. Press the
air inlet selection button to the ON position
for fast cooling with the air conditioner or
when driving on a dusty road.
.Outside air circulation:
When the indicator light on the air inlet
selection button does not illuminate, out-
side air is drawn into the passenger
compartment. Press the air inlet selection
buttontotheOFFpositionwhenthe
interior has cooled to a comfortable tem-
perature and the road is no longer dusty.
WARNING
Continued operation in the ON posi-
tion may fog up the windows. Switch
to the OFF position as soon as the
outside conditions are no longer
dusty.
&To turn off the climate control
systemTo turn off the climate control system:
.Type A: select the“OFF”position using
the fan speed control dial.
.Type B and C: press the ON/OFF
button.
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DefrostingSelect the“
”or“
”mode to defrost or
dehumidify the windshield and front door
windows.
NOTE.When the“
”or“
”mode is
selected, the air conditioner compres-
sor operates automatically regardless
of the position of the air conditioner
button to defrost the windshield more
quickly. However the indicator on the
air conditioner button will not illumi-
nate. At the same time, the air inlet
selection is automatically set to the
outside air mode.For type A climate control system, in
this state:
–You cannot stop the air condi-
tioner compressor by pressing the
air conditioner button.
–You cannot select the recircula-
tion mode by pressing the air inlet
selection button.
.For types B and C climate control
system, after defrosting the windshield
by pressing the defroster button“
”,
pressing the button again returns the
system to the setting that had been
selected before the defroster was acti-
vated.
Operating tips for heater and
air conditioner&Cleaning ventilation grille1) Front ventilation inlet grilleAlways keep the front ventilation inlet grille
free of snow, leaves, or other obstructions
to ensure efficient heating and defrosting.
Since the condenser is located in front of
the radiator, this area should be kept clean
because cooling performance is impaired
by any accumulation of insects and leaves
on the condenser.&Efficient cooling after parking
in direct sunlightAfter parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to
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allow outside air to circulate into the
heated interior. This results in quicker
cooling by the air conditioner. Keep the
windows closed during the operation of the
air conditioner for maximum cooling effi-
ciency.&Lubrication oil circulation in
the refrigerant circuitOperate the air conditioner compressor at
a low engine speed (at idle or low driving
speeds) a few minutes each month during
the off-season to circulate its oil.&Checking air conditioning
system before summer sea-
sonCheck the air conditioner unit for refriger-
ant leaks, hose conditions, and proper
operation each spring. Have the air con-
ditioning system checked by your
SUBARU dealer.&Cooling and dehumidifying in
high humidity and low tem-
perature weather conditionsUnder certain weather conditions (high
relative humidity, low temperatures, etc.) a
small amount of water vapor emission
from the air outlets may be noticed. This
condition is normal and does not indicateany problem with the air conditioning
system.
&Air conditioner compressor
shut-off when engine is
heavily loadedTo improve acceleration and gas mileage,
the air conditioner compressor is designed
to temporarily shut off during air condi-
tioner operation whenever the accelerator
is fully depressed such as during rapid
acceleration or when driving on a steep
upgrade.&Refrigerant for your climate
control systemYour air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant HFC134a. Therefore, the meth-
od of adding, changing or checking the
refrigerant is different from the method for
CFC12 (freon). Consult your SUBARU
dealer for service. Repairs needed as a
result of using the wrong refrigerant are not
covered under warranty.
Air filtration systemYour vehicle’s air conditioning system is
equipped with an air filtration system.
Replace the cabin air filter according to
the replacement schedule found in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. This
schedule should be followed to maintain
the filter’s dust collection ability. Under
extremely dusty conditions, the filter
should be replaced more frequently. Have
your filter checked or replaced by your
SUBARU dealer. For replacement, use
only a genuine SUBARU air filter kit.
CAUTION
Contact your SUBARU dealer if the
following occurs, even if it is not yet
time to change the filter:
.Reduction of the airflow through
the vents.
.Windshield gets easily fogged or
misted.NOTEThe filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
mance if not properly maintained.
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