climate control SUBARU OUTBACK 2005 4.G Owners Manual

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How to use this owner’s manual !Using your Owner’s manual
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this
manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life
of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual.
Failure to observe these instructions may result in se-
rious injury and damage to your vehicle.
This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each
chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you
can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the
information you want.
Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seat-
belt and contains precautions for the SRS airbags.
Chapter 2: Keys and doors
This chapter informs you how to operate the keys,
locks and windows.
Chapter 3: Instruments and controls
This chapter informs you about the operation of instru-
ment panel indicators and how to use the instruments
and other switches.
Chapter 4: Climate control
This chapter informs you how to operate the climate
control.
Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audiosystem.
Chapter 6: Interior equipment
This chapter informs you how to operate interior
equipment.
Chapter 7: Starting and operating
This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU.
Chapter 8: Driving tips
This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU
in various conditions and explains some safety tips on
driving.
Chapter 9: In case of emergency
This chapter informs you what to do if you have a prob-
lem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine over-
heating.
Chapter 10: Appearance care
This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU
looking good.
Chapter 11: Maintenance and service
This chapter informs you when you need to take your
SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance
and informs you how to keep your SUBARU running
properly.
Chapter 12: Specifications
This chapter informs you about dimension and capac-
ities of your SUBARU.

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Table of contentsSeat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Keys and doors
Instruments and controls
Climate control Audio
Interior equipment
Starting and operating
Driving tips
In case of emergency
Appearance care
Maintenance and service
Specifications
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Index

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1) Parking brake lever (page 7-51)
2) Gear shift lever (MT) (page 7-13)
3) Select lever (AT) (page 7-16)
4) Information display (page 3-37)
5) Clock (page 3-36)
6) Dashboard storage compart-
ment (page 6-7)
7) Glove box (page 6-7)
8) Hazard warning flasher switch
(page 3-7)
9) Audio (page 5-1)
10) Climate control (page 4-1)
11) Cigarette lighter (page 6-16)
12) Ashtray (page 6-19)
13) Tilt steering(page 3-63)
14) Cup holder (page 6-12/page 6- 13)

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Instruments and controls
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Rear window defogger button
Vehicle with manual climate control system Vehicle with automatic climate control system
The rear window defogger operates only when the ig-
nition switch is in the “ON” position.
The rear window defogger button is located on the cli-
mate control panel.
The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15
minutes. If the window clears before that time, push
the button to turn it off. It also turns off when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
If defrosting or defogging is desired when you restart
your vehicle, you have to push the button to turn it on
again.
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Outside mirror defogger (if equipped)
Vehicle with manual climate control system Vehicle with automatic climate control system
The outside mirror defogger shares the button with
rear window defogger.
The outside mirror defogger operates only when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
To turn on the outside mirror defogger, push the but- ton.
To turn it off, push the button again. The indicator light
located on the button lights up while the outside mirror
defogger is operating.
The defogger will automatically shut off after about 15
minutes. If the mirror clears before that time, push the
button to turn it off. It also turns off when the ignition
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Climate control
Ventilator ....................................................... 4-2 Air flow selection .............................................. 4-2
Center and side ventilators .............................. 4-3
Manual climate control system (if equipped) ............................................... 4-4Control panel ..................................................... 4-4
Heater operation ............................................... 4-7
Air conditioner operation ................................. 4-9
Automatic climate control system (if equipped) ............................................... 4-10Temperature sensors ....................................... 4-16
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner ........................................... 4-17Cleaning ventilator grille .................................. 4-17
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight ........................................................... 4-18
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant
circuit .............................................................. 4-18
Checking air conditioning system before summer season .................................. 4-18
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low temperature weather condition ...... 4-18
Air conditioner compressor shut-off
when engine is heavily loaded ...................... 4-18
Refrigerant for your climate control system .. 4-18
Air filtration system (if equipped) ................ 4-19

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Climate control
Climate controlVentilator !
Air flow selection
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Climate control
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!Center and side ventilators
! Center ventilators
Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the
flow direction. !
Side ventilators
A) Open
B) Close
Move the tab up and down or right and left to adjust the
flow direction.
To open the ventilator, turn the side grille open/close
wheel upward to the “ ” position.
To close it, turn the wheel downward to the “ ” po-sition.
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Climate control
Manual climate control system (if
equipped) !
Control panel
A) Temperature control dial
B) Fan speed control dial
C) Air flow control dial
D) Air conditioner button
E) Air inlet selection button
F) Rear window defogger button (Refer to the “Rear win- dow defogger button” in chapter 3.) !
Temperature control dial
This dial regulates the temperature of air flow from the
air outlets over a range from the blue side (cool) to red side (warm).
AB F
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D C
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Climate control
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!Fan speed control dial
The fan operates only when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position. The fan speed control dial
is used to select four fan speeds. !
Air flow control dial
This dial has the following five positions: : Air flows through the instrument panel outlets.: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets
and the foot outlets.
: Air flows through the instrument panel outlets,
the foot outlets, and some through the windshield de-
froster outlets.
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