2008 MITSUBISHI COLT heater

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Temperature control dialE00700900124
The temperature control dial is used to adjust the air tempera-
ture.
Turn it clockwise to increase the temperature and anticlock-
wise to reduce the temperature.
NOTE● While the engine coolant temp erature 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.
Mode selection dialE00701100051
To change the amount of air flowing from the ventilators, turn
the mode selection dial. (Refer to “Changing the mode selec-
tion” on page 5-3.)

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Operating the heater systemE00701800104
Heating
Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position and set the air
selection switch (A) to the outside position.
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or anticlockwise to
the desired temperature. Sel ect the desired blower speed.
NOTE●For maximum heat, set the blower speed to the 3rd posi-
tion.
Maximum heating (diesel-powered vehicles)E00724600011
Use it when the engine coolant temperature is low and you
wish to increase the heating performance.
1. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.
2. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the highest position.
4. Set the blower speed selection dial to the 3rd position.
NOTE● As the engine speed increases, the electric heater in the
heater system will operate to further increase heating per-
formance.

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Temperature control dialE00703000126
The temperature control dial is us ed to adjust the cabin temper-
ature. Turn it clockwise to in crease the temperature and anti-
clockwise to reduce the temperature.
NOTE●While the engine coolant temp erature 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.
Mode selection dialE00703200069
To change the amount of air fl owing from the ventilators, turn
the mode selection dial. (Refer to “Changing the mode selec-
tion” on page 5-3.)

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Maximum heating (diesel-powered vehicles)E00724700012
Use it when the engine coolant temperature is low and you
wish to increase the heating performance.1. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.
2. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
3. Set the temperature control dial to the highest position.
4. Set the blower speed selec tion dial to the 3rd position.
NOTE●As the engine speed increases, the electric heater in the
heater system will operate to further increase heating per-
formance.
CoolingE00722000011
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.
3. Push the air conditioning switch (B).
4. Change your desired temperature by turning the control dial clockwise or anticlockwise.
5. Select the desired blower speed.

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●In the following circumstan ces, moisture can form on
discs and inside the audio system, preventing normal
operation. • When there is high humidity (for example, when it is raining).
• When the temperature suddenly rises, such as right after
the heater is turned on in cold weather.
In this case, wait until the moisture has had time to dry
out.
● When the CD player is subj ected to violent vibrations,
such as during off-road dr iving, the tracking may not
work.
● When storing compact discs, always store them in their
separate cases. Never place compact discs in direct sun-
light, or in any place where th e temperature or humidity is
high.
● Never touch the flat surface of the disc where there isn’t a
label. This will damage the disc surface and could affect
the sound quality. When handling a compact disc, always
hold it by the outer edge and the centre hole. ●
To clean a disc, use a soft, cl ean, dry cloth. Wipe directly
from the centre hole towards the outer edge. Do not wipe
in a circle. Never use any chemicals such as benzine, paint
thinner, a disc spray cleaner, or an anti-static agent on the
disc.
● Do not use a ball point pen, felt pen, pencil, etc. to write
on the label surface of the disc.

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2. You could be injured if the vehicles move. Set the parkingbrake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transmis-
sion in “P” (PARK) or a manua l transmission and an auto-
mated manual transmission in “N” (Neutral). With an
automated manual transmission vehicle, confirm that “N”
is shown by the allshift indicator display. Turn off the
ignition switch.
NOTE● Turn off all lamps, the heater and other electrical loads.
This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries.
3. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the proper level. Refer to “Battery” on page 8-15. 4. Connect one end of one jump lead to the positive (+) ter-
minal of the discharged battery (A), and the other end to
the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (B).
Petrol-powered vehicles


WARNING!
● Turn off the ignition on both vehicles beforehand.
Take care to ensure that the cables or your clothes
cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt. Personal
injury could result.
WARNING!
● If electrolyte fluid is not vi sible, or appears to be fro-
zen, Do Not Attempt Jump Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the tempera-
ture is below freezing point or if it is not filled to the
proper level.
Except for vehicles with turbocharger

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Window glassE00901600104
The window glass can normally be cleaned using only a
sponge and water.
Glass cleaner can be used to re move oil, grease, dead insects,
etc. After washing the glass, wi pe dry with a clean, dry, soft
cloth. Never use the same cloth to wipe the window glass as
would be used to wipe the paintwork; wax from the painted
surfaces could adhere to the gl ass and reduce its transparency
and visibility.
NOTE● To clean the inside of the tailgate window, always use a
soft cloth and wipe the window glass along the demister
heater element so as not to cause damage.
Wiper bladesE00901700017
Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove grease, dead
insects, etc., from the wiper blades. Replace the wiper blades
when they no longer wipe properly. (Refer to page 8-25.)
Engine compartmentE00902100265
Clean the engine compartment at the beginning and end of
winter. Pay particular attention to flanges, crevices and periph-
eral parts where dust containing road chemicals and other cor-
rosive materials might collect.
If salt and other chemicals ar e used on the roads in your area,
clean the engine compartment at least every three months.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical components in the
engine compartment, as this may cause damage.
Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic parts and so on into
contact with sulphuric acid (bat tery electrolyte) which may
crack, stain or discolour them.
If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth, chamois or the
like and an aqueous solution of neutral detergent then immedi-
ately rinse the affected pa rts with plenty of water.
CAUTION!
●If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the
wiper switch lever in th e “ ” (OFF) position to
deactivate the rain sensor before washing the wind-
screen. Otherwise, the wip ers will operate in the
presence of water spray on the windscreen and may
get damaged as a result.

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Diesel- powered vehicles
If the level drops below the “LOW” level on the reserve tank,
open the lid and add coolant to the “FULL” level.
Anti-freeze
The engine coolant contains an ethylene glycol anti-corrosion
agent. The cylinder head and wa ter pump housing are cast alu-
minium alloy, and periodic changing of the engine coolant is
necessary to prevent corrosion of these parts.
Use a High-quality ethylene glycol based coolant. This has
excellent protection against corros ion and rust formation of all
metals including aluminium and can avoid blockages in the
radiator, heater, cylinder head, engine block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti-corrosion agent, the cool-
ant must not be replaced with plain water even in summer. The
required concentration of anti -freeze differs depending on the
expected ambient temperature.
During cold weather
If the temperatures in your ar ea drop below freezing, there is a
danger that the coolant in the engine or radiator could freeze
and cause severe damage to the engine and/or radiator. Add a
sufficient amount of anti-freeze to the coolant to prevent it
from freezing.
The engine coolant mixture used at the factory provides protec-
tion against freezing for temperat ures as low as approximately
-30 °C. The concentration should be checked before the start of
cold weather and anti-freeze added to the system if necessary.
WARNING!
●Do not open the reserve tank while the engine is hot.
The coolant system is under pressure and any hot
coolant escaping coul d cause severe burns.
Ambient temperature
(minimum) °C -30 -35 -50
Anti-freeze
concentration % 45 50 60
CAUTION!
●
Do not use alcohol or me thanol anti-freeze or any
engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol
anti-freeze. The use of an improper anti-freeze can
cause corrosion of the aluminium components.
● For effective anti-corro sion and anti-freeze per-
formance, keep the anti -freeze concentration within
a range of 45 to 60 %.
Concentrations exceeding 60 % will result in a
reduction of both the an ti-freeze and cooling per-
formance, thus adversel y affecting the engine.
●Do not top up with water only.
Water by itself reduces th e rust-protective and anti-
freeze qualities of the cool ant and has a lower boil-
ing point. It can also cause damage to the cooling
system if it should freeze. Do not use tap water, as it
can cause corrosion and rust formation.