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GENERAL INFORMATION
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION55-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M2551000100759
For the heater and A/C system, the heater, the
blower and the cooling unit are integrated as one unit
to reduce weight and size. For A/C system, the man
-
ual A/C has been adopted.
FEATURES
IMPROVEMENTS IN COMFORT
•Adoption of low noise, large air volume heater
and A/C system
•Adoption of smaller air intake box for larger pas-
senger leg space.
•Optimising the areas of the outside air induction
hole and the air outlet improves ventilation per
-
formance as well as the quietness of the room
•Adoption of clean air filter with deodorant function
for cleaner air in the compartment.
IMPROVEMENTS IN OPERATION
PERFORMANCE
•Inside/outside air selection switch has been
changed to a pushbutton switch.
•Improved operation ability by the enlarged tab on
the dial knob
•Air amount and temperature only are controlled
automatically for easier operation.
automatic A/C>
RELIABLE VISUAL FIELD
(IMPROVEMENT IN SAFETY)
•Current type defroster nozzle has been adopted
to improve defogging performance (Shortens
windshield fogging time).
•Defroster vents have been integrated to secure
better defogging pattern.
•Black coin drop prevention ribs are used on the
defroster to prevent its reflection on the wind
-
shield, providing sufficient field of vision for safety
IMPROVEMENTS IN FUEL ECONOMY
•Wider condenser area reduces load to the A/C
and improves fuel consumption.
•Energy conservation control using outside air
temperature sensor is adopted for vehicles with
manual A/C as well.
•A small-size, highly-efficient compressor has
been adopted.
•Simpler wiring and weight reduction are achieved
by installation of CAN communication system
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Adoption of HFC134a for refrigerant.
IMPROVEMENTS IN SERVICE QUALITY
•Reduction of refrigerant gas leakage and
improvement in serviceability by incorporating
condenser and receiver
•The layout of refrigerant line for better workability
is adopted.
RESPONSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT
Reliable information transmission is achieved by
connecting A/C-ECU and each ECU via CAN com
-
munication.
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A/C-ECU
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION55-8
A/C-ECU
M2551001200179
CONTROL SYSTEM
The manual and automatic A/Cs have the following
control functions.
ControlManual A/CAutomatic A/C
Automatic wind temperature change controlApplicableApplicable
Automatic outside/inside air selection controlApplicableApplicable
Idle-up controlApplicableApplicable
Cooling fun load controlApplicableApplicable
Cooling controlApplicableApplicable
Detection control for refrigerant leaksApplicableApplicable
MAX A/C controlNot applicableApplicable
Estimation control for compressor torqueApplicableApplicable
Defroster linked controlNot applicableApplicable
AUTOMATIC CHANGE CONTROL OF
BLOW WIND TEMPERATURE
(COMPRESSOR
ENERGY-CONSERVATION CONTROL)
Optimum ON/OFF control of the compressor is
achieved according to the outside/inside air mode,
air temperature (air temperature sensor), and insula
-
tion.
OUTSIDE/INSIDE AIR AUTO SWITCHING
CONTROL
When the A/C is turned on in high ambient tempera-
ture, the recirculation function is automatically acti-
vated to cool down the passenger compartment and
improve fuel consumption.
COOLING FUN LOAD CONTROL
Depending on the A/C load, the cooling fan cycle
time is controlled and the exterior noise in the inter
-
mediary stage is decreased. Also, the load of the
alternator is decreased to improve the fuel economy.
COOLING CONTROL
If air temperature is high, the CVT rotates at a high
speed to prevent deterioration in cooling perform
-
ance.
DETECTION CONTROL FOR
REFRIGERANT LEAKS
When it is judged from the air temperature (air tem-
perature sensor) and the refrigerant pressure (A/C
pressure sensor) that the refrigerant amount is the
specified value or less, or the refrigerant pressure is
abnormal, the compressor is forced to be cut off to
protect the A/C system.
MAX A/C CONTROL
AUTOMATIC A/C>
When MAX COOL position is set, automatically the
mode is changed to the inside air mode before the
A/C is turned ON, thereby facilitating the operation
for obtaining maximum cooling performance.
ESTIMATION CONTROL FOR
COMPRESSOR TORQUE
Communication between the engine⋅CVT-ECU and
A/C-ECU is made to control the engine according to
the compressor torque for higher drivability and
reduction in fuel consumption.
FORCIBLE DEFROSTER CONTROL
When the defroster vents are selected, the A/C is
automatically turned ON. At this time, the out
-
side/inside air selection damper is operated to the
fresh-air position to defrost the windshield glass
quickly.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ENGINE MECHANICAL <4G1>11B-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M2112000101010
The 4G15-MIVEC-T/C engine employed in the Colt
is designed to provide higher performance and
higher output by using a turbocharger to the
4G15-MIVEC engine employed in the conventional
Colt. The main changes in the conventional
4G15-MIVEC engine are as follows:•Cylinder head gasket changed
•Oil jet added
•Strength improved in piston and piston pin
MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS
Item4G15-MIVEC-T/C
Total displacement mL1,468
Bore × Stro ke mm75 × 82.0
Compression ratio9.0
Compression chamberPentroof-type
Va l v e t i m i n gIntake openingBTDC 34° − AT D C 6°
Intake closingABDC 30° − ABDC 70°
Exhaust openingBBDC 50°
Exhaust closingATDC 10°
Maximum output kW (PS)/rpm113 (154)/6,000
Maximum torque N⋅m (kg⋅m)/rpm210 (21.4)/3,500
Fuel systemElectronically controlled multipoint fuel injection
Ignition systemElectronic-controlled 4-coil
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ENGINE MECHANICAL <4A9>11A-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M2112000100697
The newly developed 1.5L 4A91 engine features
4-cylinder, 16-valve, and double overhead camshafts
(DOHC).
The engine has the following features.
•Aluminum cylinder block
•MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Elec-
tronic Control system)
•Selective valve tappet of direct acting valve sys-
tem for valve clearance adjustment
•Timing chain
MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS
Item4A91
Total displacement mL1,499
Bore × Stro ke mm75 × 84.8
Compression ratio10.0
Compression chamberPentroof-type
Va l v e t i m i n gIntake openingBTDC 31° − AT D C 1 9°
Intake closingABDC 21° − ABDC 71°
Exhaust openingBBDC 39°
Exhaust closingATDC 5°
Maximum output kW (PS)/rpm77 (104)/6,000
Maximum torque N⋅m (kg⋅m)/rpm141 (14.4)/4,000
Fuel systemElectronically controlled multipoint fuel injection
Ignition systemElectronic-controlled 4-coil
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ENGINE MECHANICAL <4A9>11A-18
GENERAL INFORMATION
M2112000101009
The newly developed 1.5L 4A91 engine features
4-cylinder, 16-valve, and double overhead camshafts
(DOHC).
The engine has the following features.
•Aluminum cylinder block
•MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Elec-
tronic Control system)
•Selective valve tappet of direct acting valve sys-
tem for valve clearance adjustment
•Timing chain
MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS
Item4A91
Total displacement mL1,499
Bore × Stro ke mm75 × 84.8
Compression ratio10.0
Compression chamberPentroof-type
Va l v e t i m i n gIntake openingBTDC 31° − AT D C 1 9°
Intake closingABDC 21° − ABDC 71°
Exhaust openingBBDC 39°
Exhaust closingATDC 5°
Maximum output kW (PS)/rpm77 (104)/6,000
Maximum torque N⋅m (kg⋅m)/rpm141 (14.4)/4,000
Fuel systemElectronically controlled multipoint fuel injection
Ignition systemElectronic-controlled 4-coil
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GROUP 13A
MULTIPOINT FUEL INJECTION (MPI)
<4A9>
CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATIO N . . . . . . . .13A-2
FUEL INJECTION CONTROL . . . . . .13A-9
THROTTLE VALVE OPENING
ANGLE CONTROL AND IDLE
SPEED CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13A-10
IGNITION TIMING AND
DISTRIBUTION CONTROL . . . . . . . .13A-11
OTHER CONTROL FUNCTIONS . . . .13A-11
FAN RELAY CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . .13A-12
CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK
(CAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13A-13
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . .13A-14
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GENERAL INFORMATION
MULTIPOINT FUEL INJECTION (MPI) <4A9>13A-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M2132000100990
Although the control systems are basically the same
as those of the 4G1-Non-Turbo engine used in the
COLT, the following improvements have been added.
ImprovementRemark
Dual oxygen sensor is used Higher reliability of air-fuel ratio control
Fan relay control is changedAbolish the two stage control of the fan rotating speed.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
MULTIPOINT FUEL INJECTION (MPI) <4A9>13A-3
SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
AK600486
Barometric pressure sensorThrottle valve control servo
Manifold absolute pressure
sensor
Engine coolant
temperature sensor
No.1 injector
No.2 injector
No.3 injector
No.4 injector
No.1 Ignition coil
No.2 Ignition coil
No.3 Ignition coil
No.4 Ignition coil
Engine control relay
Throttle valve control servo relay
A/C compressor relay
Fuel pump relay
Alternator G terminal
Cooling fan control relay
Purge control solenoid valve
Diagnostic output terminal
Intake air temperature sensor
Accelerator pedal
position sensor (main) Throttle position sensor (sub)
Camshaft position sensor
Crank angle sensor
Oxygen sensor (front)
Oxygen sensor (rear)
Alternator FR terminal
Inhibitor switch
Detonation sensor
Ignition switch-IG
Ignition switch-ST
Stop lamp switch
Power supply
Accelerator pedel
position sensor (sub) Throttle position sensor (main)
Throttle valve control unitEngine control unit
Engine-ECU or
Engine-CVT-ECU
Throttle opening feedback control Oxygen sensor heater (front)
Oxygen sensor heater (rear)
[1] Fuel injection control
[2] Throttle valve opening control
and idle speed control
[3] MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative
Valve timing Electronic
control system)
[4] Ignition timing control
[5] Engine control relay control
[6] Throttle valve control servo
relay control
[7] Fuel pump relay control
[8] Oxygen sensor heater
control
[9] Fan relay control
[10] A/C compressor relay
control
[11] Alternator control
[12] Purge control
[13] EGR control
[14] Diagnostic output
[15] RAM data transmission
Oil feeder control valve
(for MIVEC)
EGR valve
(Stepper motor)
AB