2008 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS Owner's Manual (in English)

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5 Rear heater*/Rear cooler*
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The rear heater/rear cooler can only be used while the engine is
running.NOTE●Cooling with rear cooler is not possible when the front air
conditioning (cooling and dehumidifying functions) is not
operating. Be sure to activate the front air conditioning
(cooling and dehumidifying functions) before activating
the rear air conditioning.
When the front air conditioning is not operating, only fan
operation without cooling is possible.Control panel
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Blower speed selection switch
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Rear heater
When the blower speed selection switch is pressed, the heater
starts operating. When the “OFF” switch (A) is pressed, it
stops.
The indication lamp (B) for the selected blower speed illumi-
nates.
Rear cooler
When the blower speed selection switch is pressed, the cooler
(cooling and dehumidifying functions) starts operating. When
the “OFF” switch (A) is pressed, it stops.
The indication lamp (B) for the selected blower speed illumi-
nates.
A- OFF switch
B- Blower speed selection switch
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NOTE●The blower speed is memorized when the engine is shut
down.
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected however,
the memory is erased and the blower speed is automati-
cally set to the “OFF” position.
Rear automatic air conditioning
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The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is run-
ning.
While the front air conditioning is on, rear air conditioning is
also possible.NOTE●Cooling is not possible when the front air conditioning
(cooling and dehumidifying functions) is not operating.
Be sure to activate the front air conditioning (cooling and
dehumidifying functions) before activating the rear air
conditioning.
When the front air conditioning is not operating, only fan
operation without cooling is possible.
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Control panel
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Blower speed selection switch
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When the blower speed selection switch or “AUTO” switch is
pressed, the air conditioning (cooling and dehumidifying func-
tions) starts operating. When the “OFF” switch (A) is pressed,
it stops.
The indication lamp (B) for the selected blower speed illumi-
nates.NOTE●The blower speed is memorized when the engine is shut
down.
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected however,
the memory is erased and the blower speed is automati-
cally set to the “OFF” position.
A- Temperature control lever
B- OFF switch
C- AUTO switch
D- Blower speed selection switch
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Temperature control lever
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The temperature control lever is used to adjust the air tempera-
ture.
Move it rightward to increase the temperature and leftward to
reduce the temperature.NOTE●The mode changes in accordance with the air temperature.
(Refer to “Changing the rear mode selection” on page

5-6.)
●When the engine coolant temperature is extremely low
(for example, in extremely cold weather), moving the
temperature control lever has no effect on the air tempera-
ture.
Operating the system in automatic mode
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1. Press the “AUTO” switch (A).
2. Set the desired temperature using the temperature control
lever (B). The temperature can be set within a range from
the minimum to the maximum.NOTE●Adjust the temperature to the desired level using the tem-
perature control lever (centred for reference).
●When the engine coolant temperature is extremely low
(for example, in extremely cold weather), moving the
temperature control lever has no effect on the air tempera-
ture.
1- Low
2- High
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Operating the system in manual mode
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Set the blower speed selection switch (A) and temperature con-
trol lever (B) as desired. If the system is operating in the
AUTO mode, the new settings will override automatic control.
Important operation tips for the air
conditioning
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●Park the vehicle in the shade.
Parking in the hot sun will make the vehicle inside
extremely hot, and it will require more time 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.
●Close the windows when the air conditioning is in use.
The entry of outside air through open windows will
reduce the cooling efficiency.
●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.
●When operating the system, make sure the air intake,
which is located in front of the windscreen, is free of
obstructions such as leaves and snow. Leaves collected in
the air-intake plenum may reduce air flow and plug the
plenum water drains.
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Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubri-
cant recommendationsIf the air conditioning seems less effective than usual, the cause
might be a refrigerant leak. We recommend you to have the
system inspected.
The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be charged
with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the lubricant SUN-PAG56.
Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause severe dam-
age which will result in the need to replace your vehicle’s
entire air conditioning system. The release of refrigerant into
the atmosphere should be prevented.
It is recommended that the refrigerant be recovered and recy-
cled for further use.During a long period of disuseThe air conditioning should be operated for at least five min-
utes each 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.
Air purifier (with deodorizing function)
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An air filter is incorporated into the air conditioning system to
remove pollen, dust, tobacco smells, and exhaust smells from
the air.
The air filter’s ability to collect pollen and dirt is reduced as it
becomes dirty, so replace it periodically. For the maintenance
interval, refer to the “SERVICE BOOKLET”.NOTE●Operation in certain conditions such as driving on a dusty
road and frequent use of the air conditioning can lead to
reduction of service life of the filter. When the air flow
rate suddenly drops or when the windscreen or windows
start to fog up easily, the air filter requires replacement.
We recommend you to have it checked.
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5 LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD player
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The audio system can be used when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.A- Display window
B- Audio system
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NOTE●The MITSUBISHI genuine CD autochanger can be con-
nected to this audio system.
The CD autochanger can be operated by the switch of the
audio body. Refer to “To listen to a CD” on page 5-39.
●To listen to the audio system while the engine is stopped,
turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position.
●If a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, it may create
noise from the audio equipment. This does not mean that
anything is wrong with your audio equipment. In such a
case, use the cellular phone at a place as far as possible
from the audio equipment.
●If foreign objects or water get into the audio equipment, or
if smoke or a strange odour comes from it, immediately
turn off the audio system and have it checked. Never try to
repair it by yourself. Avoid continuous usage without
inspection by a qualified person.
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