2004 MITSUBISHI L200 cooling

FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
NOTE
On an air conditioned vehicle, the cool air
from the ventilators may appear as a mist.
This is due to moist air being suddenly
cooled by the air conditioning. This will
clear after a few moments.NOTE
On an air conditioned vehicle, the cool air
from the ventilators may appear as mist.
This is due to moist air being suddenly
cooled by the air conditioner. This will
clear after a few moments.
CAUTIONWhen using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase
as the air conditioning compressor
is switched on/off automatically.
Especialy for vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, while the vehi-
cle is stationary, fully depress the
brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from creeping.
Heater/Air conditioning*
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The heater/air conditioning can be oper-
ated while the engine is running.
The performance of the heater is directly
related to the temperature of the engine
coolant, so operate the heater after the
engine has had a chance to warm up. The
amount of air flow can be regulated by ad-
justing the blower speed.
1 - Air conditioning switch*
Push the switch, and the air condition-
ing unit (cooling/dehumidifying func-
tion) will operate, turning the oper-
ation indicator lamp on.
Push the switch again, and the air
conditioning unit will stop.
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FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
4 - Mode selection dial
Main flow directions:
(Face position)
Air flows to the upper part of the pas-
senger area.

(Foot/Face position)
Air flows to the upper part of the pas-
senger compartment, and the leg
area.
(Foot position)
Air flows to the front and rear leg ar-
eas.
(Foot/demister position)
Air flows to the front and rear leg ar-
eas, and windscreen and door win-
dows.
(Demister position)
Air flows to the windscreen and the
door windows.
NOTE
At the foot position and foot/face position,
a small amount of air will be directed to the
windscreen and the door windows.
Leg area heatingEH03B-Bd
Set the mode selection dial and air selec-
tion lever to the positions shown in the il-
lustration.
Adjust the temperature by turning the tem-
perature control dial clockwise or anti-
clockwise.
Select the desired blower speed.
NOTE
When the maximum heating is needed,
set the blower speed at 3rd position. 5 - Air selection lever
(Outside position)
Outside air is introduced into the
passenger compartment.
(Recirculation position)
Air is recirculated inside the pas-
senger compartment.
NOTE
Normally, use the “ ” (outside) position
to keep the windshield and side windows
clear and quickly remove fog or frost from
the windscreen.
If high cooling performance is desired, or if
the outside air is dusty or otherwise conta-
minated, use the “ ” (recirculation) po-
sition. But in this case, set the air selection
lever to the “ ” (outside) position peri-
odically to ventilate so that the window
does not become fogged up.
CAUTIONUse of the “ ” (recirculation) posi-
tion for extended time causes the
windows to fog up.
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FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
Cooling (vehicles with
air conditioning)
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Set the mode selection dial and air selec-
tion lever to the positions shown in the il-
lustration and push the air conditioning
switch (A).
Adjust the temperature by turning the tem-
perature control dial clockwise or anti-
clockwise. Select the desired blower
speed.
Automatic air conditioning*
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By simply pressing the “AUTO” button and
select the desired temperature, the air
conditioning operates to cool or warm
automatically in order to maintain the
selected temperature.
You can also operate it manually if neces-
sary.
The air conditioning can only be operated
while the engine is running.
CAUTIONWhen using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase
as the air conditioning compressor
is switched on/off automatically.
Especially for vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, while the vehi-
cle is stationary, fully depress the
brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from creeping.
NOTE
If the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-
taminated, or if increased cooling perfor-
mance is desired, set the air selection
lever to the “ ” (recirculation) position
and the temperature control dial all the
way to the left.
Set the “
”(outside) position periodi-
cally to increase ventilation so that the
windows do not become fogged up.
CAUTIONWhen using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase
as the air conditioning compressor
is switched on/off automatically.
Especialy for vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, while the vehi-
cle is stationary, fully depress the
brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from creeping.
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FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
NOTE
(1) 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 automati-
cally changed as follows:
• Quick Heating (When the tempera-
ture is set to the highest setting)
Outside air will be introduced and
the air conditioning will stop.
• Quick Cooling (When the tempera-
ture is set to lowest setting)
Inside air will be recirculated and
the air conditioning will operate.
If the air selection is operated manu-
ally after an automatic changeover,
manual operation will be selected.
(2) Normally, use outside the position to
keep the windscreen and side win-
dows clear and quickly remove fog or
frost from the windscreen.
If high cooling performance is de-
sired, or if the outside air is dusty or
otherwise contaminated, use the re-
circulation position. But in this case,
switch to the outside position periodi-
cally to ventilate so that the window
does not become fogged up.
CAUTIONUse of the recirculation position for
extended time causes the windows
to fog up.
Selection of the dehumidifying/cooling
modes
Press the button (2) according to the
need.
Every time the button is pressed, the
mode changes from ECO to to stop,
and simultaneously with this, the indicator
(B) changes as well.
ECO - Use this mode when humidity is
low.
The air conditioning compressor
is operated as required to make
energy-saving operation.
ECO- Effectively used for dehumidifi-
cation.
The air conditioning compressor
is operated to perform air cooling
and dehumidifying.Change of the blower speedEH13F-Cb
Press the air flow rate selection button (1)
to have the desirable air flow rate.
The air flow rate is indicated by the air flow
rate indicator (A).
▲- Air flow rate increased
▼- Air flow rate reduced
NOTE
Even if the air flow rate selection button is
in the OFF position, air flow may be pro-
vided corresponding to the vehicle speed
when the air selection button is in the out-
side air introduction mode.
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Maximum coolingEH13F-K
Press the “MAX COOL” button (1), and all
functions will be locked to the positions for
maximum cooling.
Press the button again, to return to previ-
ously selected positions.
To stop the air conditioningEH14F-E
Press the “OFF” button (1).
All operations will stop except the change
of air selection.
Rear heater*EH17A-Fa
The rear heater can be operated when the
ignition switch is at the “ON” position.
Blower switch
1 - OFF
2 - Small amount of air from the outlets.
3 - Large amount of air from the outlets.
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Temperature control lever
By moving the lever towards the “HOT”
position, the air temperature will increase.
NOTE
When the engine coolant temperature is
low, the temperature of airflow remains
unchanged even if the temperature con-
trol lever is operated.
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations
If the air conditioning seems less effective
than usual, the cause might be a refriger-
ant leak. Have the system inspected by
your authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
The air conditioning system in your vehi-
cle must be charged with the refrigerant
HFC-134a (R-134a) and the lubricant
ZXL-100PG.
Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant
will cause severe damage which will result
in the need to replace your vehicle’s entire
air conditioning system.The release of
refrigerant into the atmosphere is not
recommended.
The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your ve-
hicle will not harm the ozone layer.
MITSUBISHI recommends that the refrig-
erant be recovered and recycled for fur-
ther use.
During a long period of disuse
The air conditioning should be operated
for at least five minutes each a week, even
in cold weather. This is to prevent poor
lubrication of the compressor internal
parts, and to maintain the air conditioning
in the best operating condition. If this pro-
cedure is not followed, the system may
emit an unusual odour. This is not a fault
to the system.
Important operation tips for air
conditioning
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(1) Park the vehicle in the shade.
Parking under the hot sun will make
the vehicle inside extremely hot, and
it will require more to cool the interior.
If it is necessary to park in the sun,
open the windows for the first few
minutes of air conditioning operation
to expel the hot air.
(2) Close the windows when the air con-
ditioning is in use. The entry of out-
side air through open windows will re-
duce the cooling efficiency.
(3) Too much cooling is not good for the
health. The inside air temperature
should only be 5 to 6 °C below the
outside air temperature.
(4) When operating the system, make
sure the air intake, which is located in
front of the windscreen, is free of
obstructions such as leaves. Leaves
collected in the air-intake plenum may
reduce air flow and plug the plenum
water drains.
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FOR EMERGENCIES
4. Check the coolant level in the reserve
tank. If there is none, make sure that
the engine has cooled down before
removing the radiator cap, because
hot steam or boiling water otherwise
will gush from the filler port and may
scald you.
5. Add coolant to the radiator and/or
reserve tank if necessary (refer to the
“Maintenance” section).
CAUTIONAdding cold water rapidly when the
engine is hot could cause the cylin-
der head and/or block to crack, add
the water a little at a time while run-
ning the engine.
Bleeding the fuel system
(diesel-powered vehicles
only)
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The fuel system should be bled to remove
air as described below if the fuel supply is
exhausted during travel.
1. Loosen the air plug (A) at the top of
the fuel filter. 6. Examine the radiator hoses for
coolant leakage and the fan belts for
looseness or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the
cooling system or fan belt, have the
problem corrected at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
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FOR EMERGENCIES
WARNING(1) Be sure to observe the connect-
ing sequence of ➀ → ➁ → ➂ → ➃.
(2) Make sure that the connection ➃
is made to the engine proper. If
the connection is made directly
to the negative side of the bat-
tery, the inflammable gases gen-
erated from the battery might
catch fire and explode.
(3) When connecting the jumper ca-
ble, do not connect the positive
(+) cable to the negative (–) ter-
minal. Otherwise sparks might
cause explosion of the battery.
WARNING(1) Charging the battery while it is
installed in the vehicle might
cause the battery to catch fire
and explode. Or damage to the
vehicle could result. If it has to
be charged in that condition for
unavoidable reasons, discon-
nect the vehicle negative (–) ter-
minal connected to the battery.
(2) Keep sparks, cigarettes and
flames away from the battery be-
cause the battery may produce
an explosion.
(3) Use adequate ventilation when
charging or using the battery in
an enclosed space.
(4) Remove all the caps before
charging the battery.
(5) Electrolyte is corrosive diluted
sulphuric acid.
If electrolyte (battery acid)
comes into contact with your
hands, eyes, clothes, etc. or the
painted surface of you vehicle, it
should be thoroughly flushed
with water. If electrolyte gets in
your eyes, flush them with water
immediately and thoroughly,
and get prompt medical atten-
tion.CAUTION(1) Use care not to get the jumper
cable caught in the cooling fan
or other rotating parts in the en-
gine compartment.
(2) Use the proper cables suitable
for the battery size.
Otherwise heat damage to the
cables could result.
(3) Check the jumper cables for
damage and corrosion before
use.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which
has the booster battery, let the engine
idle a few minutes, then start the en-
gine in the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
CAUTIONKeep the engine of the vehicle giving
assistance running.
7. After the engine is started, disconnect
the cables in the reverse order.
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