Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped)
The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is run- ning.
Control panel
Type 1
1- Temperature control dial 2- Air selection switch 3- Blower speed selection dial 4- Air conditioning switch 5- Electric rear window defogger switch → P.3-135 6- Mode selection dial
Type 2
Comfort controls
NOTE ● There is an interior air temperature sensor (A) in the illus-
trated position. Never place anything over the sensor, since doing so will prevent it from functioning properly.
Blower speed selection dial
When the ignition key is in the ON position, select the blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial. The blower speed will gradually increase as the dial is turned to the right. When the blower speed selection dial is set to the “OFF” posi- tion, all fan-driven airflow will stop.
Comfort controls
Temperature control dial
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the air cooler.
NOTE ● While the engine coolant temperature is low, the tempera-
ture of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with the dial.
Type 1
Type 2
Comfort controls
Mode selection dial
To change the position and amount of air flowing from the vents, turn the mode selection dial. (Refer to “Changing the mode selection” on page 5-3.)
Air selection switch
Normally, use the outside position to keep the windshield and side windows clear and to quickly remove fog or frost from the windshield. To change the air selection, simply press the air selection switch.
● Outside air {Indicator light (A) is OFF} ● Recirculated air {Indicator light (A) is ON}
If high cooling performance is desired, or if the outside air is dusty or contaminated in some way, use the recirculation posi- tion. Switch to the outside position every now and then to keep the windows from fogging up.
Comfort controls
NOTE ● When the “ ” or “ ” position is selected, you cannot
turn the air conditioning off or select the recirculation position. This prevents the windows from fogging up.
● When the mode selection dial or the blower speed selec- tion dial is set to the “AUTO” position again after manual operation, the air selection switch will also be automati- cally controlled.
● When the coolant temperature rises above a certain point, the air selection is automatically switched to the recircula- tion position and the indicator light (A) turns on. When this occurs, the system will not switch to the outside air position until the coolant temperature goes down, even if the selection switch is pushed.
Air conditioning switch
Push the switch, and the air conditioning compressor will turn on. The air conditioning indicator light (A) will come on.
Push the switch again and the air conditioning compressor will stop and the air conditioning indicator light (A) goes off.
CAUTION! ● Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the
windows to fog up.
CAUTION! ● Using the air conditioning slightly increases the
engine idle speed. Therefore, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal when shifting the tran- saxle into drive.
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Comfort controls
NOTE ● If a problem is detected in the air conditioning compres-
sor, the air conditioning indicator light (A) blinks. Press the air conditioning switch once to turn it off, then once more to turn it back on. If the air conditioning indicator light (A) does not blink, there is no problem. If it does blink, have it checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
● Sometimes, for example after using a high-pressure car wash, the condenser can get wet, and the air conditioning indicator light (A) blinks temporarily. In this case there is nothing wrong. Wait for a while, press the air conditioning switch once to turn the system off, then once more to turn it back on. Once the water evaporates, the blinking will stop.
Operating the air conditioning system (automatic mode)
In normal conditions, use the system in the AUTO mode and follow these procedures:
1. Set the blower speed selection dial to the “AUTO” posi- tion.
2. Select the temperature control dial to the desired tempera- ture. The temperature can be set within a range of around 61 to 89 (Type 1) or 18 to 32 (Type 2). The temperature may be set higher by turning the dial to the right.
3. Set the mode selection dial to the “AUTO” position. The vents (except “ ” and “ ”), recirculation/outside air, blower speed, and ON/OFF of air conditioning will be con- trolled automatically.
Comfort controls
NOTE ● Set the temperature {at about 75 (Type 1) or 25 (Type 2)
under normal conditions}. ● When the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest
setting under the AUTO operation, the air selection and the air conditioning will be automatically changed as fol- lows. • Quick Heating (When the temperature is set to the high-
est setting) Outside air will be introduced and the air conditioning will stop.
• Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the low- est setting) Inside air will be recirculated and the air conditioning will operate.
● When the temperature is set to the highest setting, you can turn the air conditioning on.
Operating the air conditioning system (manual mode)
Blower speed and vent mode may be controlled manually by setting the blower speed selection dial and the mode selection dial to the desired positions. To return to automatic operation, set the dials to the “AUTO” position. Defrosting or defogging the windshield and door win- dows
To remove frost or fog from the windshield and door windows, use the mode selection dial (“ ” or “ ”).
CAUTION! ● For safety, make sure you have a clear view through
all the windows.
Comfort controls
For ordinary defrosting
Use this setting, to keep the windshield and door windows clear of mist, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain or snow).
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Select your desired blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial. 3. Select your desired temperature by turning the tempera-
ture control dial.
For quick defrosting
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Set your blower to the maximum speed. 3. Set the temperature to the highest position.
NOTE ● When the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” or “ ”
position, the air conditioning compressor runs automati- cally. The outside air position will be also selected auto- matically. (In this case, the air conditioning indicator light will not change.)
● When the “ ” or “ ” position is selected, you cannot turn the air conditioning off or use the recirculation posi- tion. This prevents the windows from fogging up.
● When defrosting, do not set the temperature control dial to the maximum cool position. This would blow cool air on the window glass and fog it up.
To stop the air conditioning
To turn the air conditioning off, set the blower speed selection dial to the “OFF” position. All operations will stop except the air selection.
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