Climate control -> Defrosting for Your Subaru Forester SUV 2024

Defrosting 271  
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For types B and C climate control  
system, after defrosting the wind-  
shield by pressing the defroster  
button “ ”, pressing the button  
again returns the system to the  
setting that had been selected be-  
fore the defroster was activated.  
4-5. Defrosting  
4-6. Operating tips for heater  
and air conditioner  
& Cleaning ventilation grille  
1
If equipped  
Select the “ ” or “ ” mode to defrost or  
dehumidify the windshield and front door  
windows.  
1
Front ventilation inlet grille  
Always 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.  
NOTE  
.
When the “ ” or “ ” mode is  
selected, the air conditioner oper-  
ates automatically regardless of the  
position of the air conditioner button  
to defrost the windshield more  
quickly. However the indicator on  
the air conditioner button may not  
illuminate. At the same time, the air  
inlet selection is automatically set to  
the outside air mode.  
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