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Subaru Legacy (2023 year). Manual in english - page 20

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4-3. Automatic Climate Con-
trol Operation

Climate control screen (dual 7.0-inch dis-
play models)

Climate control screen (11.6-inch display
models)

Air inlet selection

Air conditioner

Airflow mode

Fan speed

When the auto mode is selected, the
following functions are automatically con-
trolled.

Fan speed

Airflow mode

Air inlet selection

Air conditioner operation

To activate this mode, perform the follow-
ing.
1. Touch the climate control mode indi-
cator.
2. Touch “AUTO”.

3. Set the preferred temperature. Refer to
“Temperature Control”

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NOTE

Operate the automatic climate con-

trol system when the engine is running.

Even when cooling is not necessary,

the air conditioner will automatically
turn on if the temperature is set much
lower than the current outlet air tem-
perature. Even in this case, the “A/C”
indicator light on the climate control
screen illuminates.

The air conditioner may not operate

in the following cases:

– When the cabin temperature is
low
– When the ambient temperature
decreases close to 32

F (0

The controllable temperature range

may vary depending on the regional
specifications of the vehicle.

When “AUTO” is displayed, if you

operate the fan speed control or the
airflow mode, press the defroster but-
ton, or turn on MAX A/C mode, the
“AUTO” display will turn off. You can
then manually control the system as
desired using the climate control
screen. To change the system back to
auto mode, touch “AUTO”.

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To turn off the climate control system,
touch “ON/OFF”.
At this time, the air inlet selection mode will
differ depending on the auto mode and
manual mode.

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

When the ignition switch is changed to the
“OFF”/“LOCK” or “ACC” position from
“ON”, the air inlet mode will automatically
change to the outside air mode regardless
of whether it is the auto mode or manual
mode.

Sensors

Solar sensor

Interior air temperature sensor*

*: Some models are equipped with a humidity

sensor and an air temperature sensor.

The automatic climate control system
employs several sensors. These sensors
are delicate. If they are treated incorrectly
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.

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4-4. Manual Climate Control

Airflow Mode Selection

Select the preferred airflow mode by the
following operation.
1. Touch the climate control mode indi-
cator.
2. Touch the preferred airflow mode.

Airflow modes are as follows.

Models with rear ventilators

Ventilation: Instrument panel outlets

Models with rear ventilators

Ventilation 2: Instrument panel outlets and
foot outlets

Models with rear ventilators

Bi-level: Instrument panel outlets and the

foot outlets

Models with rear ventilators

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.)

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Models with rear ventilators

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

Temperature Control

Perform the following operation to regulate
the temperature of airflow from the air
outlets.

Temperature control buttons:

Press the temperature control button to the
blue side (cool) or the red side (warm).

Temperature control screen (11.6-inch
display models):

1. Touch the climate control mode indi-
cator.
2. Select the preferred temperature by
the following operation.

Touch and move the temperature

control bar.

Touch the “

”/“

”.

Touch the preferred temperature in

the temperature control screen.

Max A/C mode

For quicker cooling, touch “MAX A/C” on
the climate control mode select icon or
customizable icon.
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 the

maximum speed.

The air inlet will be set to the recircula-

tion mode.

The airflow mode setting will be set to

the ventilation mode.

To turn off the Max A/C mode and return to
the previous setting, touch “MAX A/C”
again.

SYNC mode (11.6-inch display
models)

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 button
and temperature control screen.

If “SYNC” is displayed on the customiz-

able icon, touch “SYNC” to turn the SYNC
mode on or off.

If a customizable icon other than

“SYNC” is displayed, touch the climate
control mode indicator. Then touch
“SYNC” to turn the SYNC mode on or off.

The SYNC mode indicator will turn white.
Touch “SYNC” again, press the passen-
ger’s side temperature control button or
operate the passenger’s side temperature
control bar to cancel the SYNC mode. The
SYNC mode indicator will be grayed out. In
this case, temperature control on the
driver’s side and passenger’s side will be

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separated. The temperature will be con-
trolled individually using the driver’s and
passenger’s temperature control button
and the driver’s and passenger’s tempera-
ture control bar.

Fan Speed Control

Select the preferred fan speed by touching

on the climate control screen.

Air Conditioner Control

The air conditioner operates only when the
engine is running.
Perform the following operation while the
fan is in operation to turn on the air
conditioner.

If “A/C” is displayed on the customiz-

able icon, touch “A/C”. When the air
conditioner is on, the “A/C” indicator
illuminates. An A/C icon will be displayed
on the climate control mode indicator.

If a customizable icon other than “A/C”

is displayed, touch the climate control
mode indicator. Then touch “A/C” on the
climate control mode select icon. When
the air conditioner is on, “A/C” indicator
illuminates. An A/C icon will be displayed
on the climate control mode indicator.

To turn off the air conditioner, touch “A/C”
again. The indicator light will turn off.

NOTE

For efficient defogging or dehumidify-
ing in cold weather, turn on the air
conditioner. However, if the ambient
temperature decreases to approxi-
mately 32

F (0

C), the air conditioner

and dehumidification system may not
work properly.

Air Inlet Selection

Select the air inlet by touching the air inlet
selection icon.

Recirculation mode:

Interior air is recir-

culated inside the vehicle. This mode is
used for the following cases.

When driving on a dusty road

When you want cooling performance to

increase (for example, in particularly hot
weather)

Perform the following operation to select
this mode.

is displayed on the customizable

icon:

(1) Touch

is not displayed on the customiz-

able icon:

(1) Touch the climate control mode
indicator.

(2) Touch

on the climate control

mode select icon.

will be displayed on the climate control

mode indicator.

Outside air circulation mode:

Outside

air is drawn into the passenger compart-
ment. This mode is used for the following
cases.

When the road is no longer dusty

When the interior has cooled to a

comfortable temperature

Perform the same operation as the recir-
culation mode to change the mode.
will be displayed on the climate control
mode indicator.

WARNING

Continued operation in the recircu-
lation mode may fog up the win-
dows. Switch to the outside air
circulation mode as soon as the
outside dusty condition clears.

NOTE

When outside air circulation is se-
lected, the system may automatically
adjust the air inlet setting depending on
such factors as the temperature
setting, the temperature inside the

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vehicle, or conditions outside the ve-
hicle.

To Turn Off the Climate Con-
trol System

To turn off the climate control system,
touch “ON/OFF”.

4-5. Front Seat Heater and
Ventilation (If Equipped)

Front Seat Heater

The seat heater operates when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.

Dual 7.0-inch display models

11.6-inch display models

Seat heater indicator

Front passenger’s seat heater icon

Driver’s seat heater icon

Touch the driver’s/passenger’s seat hea-
ter icon on the climate control screen.
Each time you touch the icon, the mode
will change as follows.

HIGH:

3 indicator lights are illuminated.

MID:

2 indicator lights are illuminated.

LOW:

1 indicator light is illuminated.

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OFF:

All indicator lights turn off.

Selecting HIGH mode will cause the seat
to heat up quicker.
Holding and releasing the seat heater icon
turns the seat heater off in any mode.

NOTE

The front seat heater function cannot
be used simultaneously with the seat
ventilation (if equipped).

Front Seat Ventilation

The front seat ventilation operates when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

Seat ventilation indicator

Front passenger’s seat ventilation icon

Driver’s seat ventilation icon

Touch the driver’s/passenger’s seat venti-
lation icon on the climate control screen.
Each time you touch the icon, the mode
will change as follows.

HIGH:

3 indicator lights are illuminated.

MID:

2 indicator lights are illuminated.

LOW:

1 indicator light is illuminated.

OFF:

All indicator lights turn off.

Holding and releasing the seat ventilation
icon turns the seat ventilation off in any
mode.

4-6. Defrosting

To defrost or dehumidify the windshield
and front door windows, perform the
following procedures.

To select the “

” mode, press the

defroster button.

To select the “ ” mode, touch “ ” on

the airflow mode selection screen.

NOTE

When the “

” or “ ” mode is

selected, the air conditioner operates
automatically regardless of the posi-
tion of the air conditioner icon to
defrost the windshield more quickly.
However, the indicator on the air con-
ditioner icon may not illuminate. At the
same time, the air inlet selection is

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automatically set to the outside air
circulation mode.

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.

4-7. Operating Tips for Heater
and Air Conditioner

Cleaning Ventilator Grille

Front ventilator inlet grille

Condenser

Always keep the front ventilator 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 Park-
ing in Direct Sunlight

After parking in direct sunlight, drive with
the windows open for a few minutes to
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 Circuit

Operate 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-
son

Check 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.

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Cooling and Dehumidifying in
High Humidity and Low Tem-
perature Weather Condition

Under 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 indicate
any problem with the air conditioning
system.

Air Conditioner Compressor
Shut-Off When Engine Is
Heavily Loaded

To 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 System

Air conditioner label

Your air conditioner uses ozone friendly
refrigerant R-1234yf (HFO-1234yf).
Before adding, changing or checking the
refrigerant, check the air conditioner label
in the location shown in the illustration to
confirm which type of refrigerant is used in
your vehicle.
Consult your SUBARU dealer for service.
Repairs needed as a result of using the
wrong refrigerant are not covered under
warranty.

4-8. Air Filtration System

Your 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.

NOTE

The filter can influence the air condi-
tioning, heating and defroster perfor-
mance if not properly maintained.

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Replacing the Cabin Air Filter

1. Remove the glove box.

(1) Open the glove box.

(2) Remove the damper shaft from the
glove box.

(3) Push both sides of the glove box
inward to unlock the stoppers and then
pull down the glove box as far as it will
go.

(4) Pull out the glove box horizontally
and remove the hinge portion. When

doing this, be careful not to damage
the hinge.

2. Remove the cabin air filter according to
the following procedure in order to prevent
dust on the air cleaner from falling to the
inside of its housing.

(1) Pinch both tabs and remove the
filter cover.
(2) Gently tilt down the end of the filter
and slowly pull it out 0.4 in (1 cm).
(3) Slowly pull out the rest of the filter.

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3. Replace the cabin air filter with a new
one and then reinstall the cover.

CAUTION

The arrow mark on the filter must
point UP.

4. Reinstall the glove box, and connect
the damper shaft.
5. Close the glove box.

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5-1. Antenna ........................................................... 320

Printed Antenna.................................................. 320

Roof Antenna..................................................... 320

5-2. Audio Set .........................................................320

Audio

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5-1. Antenna

Printed Antenna

CAUTION

Do not use sharp instruments or
window cleaner containing abra-
sives to clean the inner surface of
the window on which the antenna is
printed. Doing so may damage the
antenna printed on the window.

The antenna is printed on the inner surface
of the rear window glass.

NOTE

Antenna performance will deteriorate
significantly if you apply tinting film or

any other material over the antenna
portion of the rear window glass.

Roof Antenna

The satellite radio antenna and telematics
antenna (if equipped) are installed in the
center of the roof at the rear.

5-2. Audio Set

If your vehicle is equipped with a genuine
SUBARU navigation system or audio
system, refer to the separate navigation/
audio Owner’s Manual for details.

Antenna

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6-1. Interior Light ................................................... 324

Dome Light......................................................... 324
Map Lights ......................................................... 324
Cargo Area Light (Outback/Subaru Outback

Wilderness) ...................................................... 325

Rear Gate Light (If Equipped).............................. 325
OFF Delay Timer................................................. 325

6-2. Sun Visors....................................................... 326

Vanity Mirror with Light....................................... 326

6-3. Storage Compartment .................................... 327

Glove Box .......................................................... 327
Center Console................................................... 327
Overhead Console .............................................. 328

6-4. Cup Holder ...................................................... 328

Front Passenger’s Cup Holder ............................ 328
Rear Passenger’s Cup Holder ............................. 329

6-5. Bottle Holders ................................................. 329
6-6. Accessory Power Outlets .............................. 330
6-7. USB Power Supply ......................................... 332

How to Use the USB Power Supply ..................... 333

6-8. Ashtray (Dealer Option) ..................................334
6-9. Assist Grip .......................................................334
6-10. Coat Hook ......................................................335
6-11. Shopping Bag Hook ......................................336

Legacy............................................................... 336
Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness.................. 336

6-12. Floor Mat ........................................................336
6-13. Lifting Cargo Cover (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness – If Equipped) .............337

To Install the Cover Housing .............................. 337
Using the Cover ................................................. 338
To Remove the Cover Housing ........................... 340
To Stow the Cover.............................................. 341
To Take Out the Stowed Cover ........................... 342

6-14. Convenient Tie-Down Hooks (Outback/

Subaru Outback Wilderness) .......................342

6-15. Adjustable Storage Net (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness).....................................343

6-16. Under-Floor Storage Compartment..............343

Interior Equipment

Interior

Equipment

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6-1. Interior Light

CAUTION

When leaving your vehicle, make
sure the lights are turned off to
avoid battery discharge.

Dome Light

OFF

DOOR

The dome light switch has the following
positions:

ON:

The light turns on.

OFF:

The light turns off.

DOOR:

The dome light illuminates auto-

matically when any of the doors (for
Outback/Subaru Outback Wilderness, in-
cluding the rear gate) is opened. Several
seconds after all of the doors (including the
rear gate) are closed, the dome light
gradually turns off. For details, refer to
“OFF Delay Timer”

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Map Lights

Map light switches

To turn on the map light, press the lens.
To turn it off, press the lens again.

CAUTION

Do not keep watching the light
source because they use LEDs.
Doing so could damage your eyes.

Door interlock switch

Door interlock switch

The door interlock switch has the following
positions.

OFF:

The map lights do not illuminate

automatically in conjunction with a door
opening. However, the lights can be turned
on manually by pressing the map light
lens.

DOOR:

The map lights illuminate auto-

matically when any of the doors (other than
the rear gate or trunk lid) is opened even

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while the map light is off. Several seconds
after all of the doors (other than the rear
gate or trunk lid) are closed, the map lights
gradually turn off. For details, refer to “OFF
Delay Timer”

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Cargo Area Light (Outback/
Subaru Outback Wilderness)

DOOR

OFF

The cargo area light switch has the
following positions.

ON:

The light turns on.

OFF:

The light turns off.

DOOR:

The light illuminates only when the

rear gate is opened. The light gradually
turns off several seconds after the rear

gate is closed. For details, refer to “OFF
Delay Timer”

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Rear Gate Light (If Equipped)

OFF

DOOR

DOOR:

The light illuminates when the rear

gate is opened. The light remains illumi-
nated for several seconds and gradually
turns off after the rear gate is closed.

OFF:

The light turns off.

OFF Delay Timer

The following lights have an automatic
illumination function.

Dome light

Map lights

Trunk light (Legacy)

Cargo area light (Outback/Subaru

Outback Wilderness)

Rear gate light (if equipped)

When the interior light switch is set to the
“DOOR” position, the light will automati-
cally turn on and off depending on the
locking and unlocking of the doors, the
opening and closing of the doors, as well
as the position of the ignition switch.

NOTE

The setting for the period of time in
which the lights remain on (OFF delay
timer) can be changed by a SUBARU
dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer
for details. Also, the setting can be
changed by operating the center infor-
mation display. For details, refer to “Car
settings”

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P226 (11.6-inch display

models) or “Vehicle setting icons”

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P246 (dual 7.0-inch display models).

Interior Light

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Interior

Equipment

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