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Defroster position Air flows mainly to the windshield and the door windows.NOTEWhen the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” or “ ”
position, the air conditioning compressor runs automati-
cally. The outside air position will also be selected auto-
matically. (In this case, the air conditioning indicator light
will not change.)
Manual air conditioning
(if so equipped)
N00730300100
The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is run-
ning.Control panel
N00730500144
1- Temperature control dial
2- Air selection switch
3- Blower speed selection dial
4- Air conditioning switch
5- Electric rear window defogger switch → P.3-137
6- Mode selection dial
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Mode selection dial
N00736700164
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
N00736800165
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 the outside air is dusty or contaminated in some way, use the
recirculation position. Switch to the outside position every now
and then to keep the windows from fogging up.
CAUTION
!Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the
windows to fog up.
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NOTEWhen 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 the mode selection dial is set to a position other
than “ ” or “ ”, the air selection will automatically
change to outside air. The air conditioning will revert to
the previous condition in which the “ ” or “ ” posi-
tion was not selected.
When the temperature control dial is set to the “MAX
A/C” position, the air selection will be automatically set
to the recirculation position.
If the temperature dial is set to any position other than
“MAX A/C”, outside air will always be used when the
ignition switch is turned on.
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
N00731000319
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 indicator light (A) goes off.
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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NOTEIf 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
N00731100150
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 counterclock-
wise to the desired temperature. Select the desired blower
speed.
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NOTEWhen the temperature control dial is set to the “MAX
A/C” position, the air conditioning compressor will run
automatically and the light will come on. The recircula-
tion position will be selected automatically. In this case,
you cannot turn the air conditioning off or select the out-
side position.
When the temperature control dial is set to a position other
than “MAX A/C”, the air selection will automatically
change to outside air. The air conditioning compressor
will continue running.
Combination of unheated air and heated air
N00731300110
Select the mode selection dial to the positions shown in the
illustration and set the air selection switch (A) to the outside
position.
The air flow will be directed to the leg area and the upper part
of the passenger compartment. Select the desired blower speed.
Warm air flows to the leg area and unheated or slightly warm
air (depending upon temperature setting) flows to the upper
part of the passenger compartment.
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For quick defrosting
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the blower to the maximum speed.
3. Set the temperature to the highest position.
NOTEWhen 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
near the “MAX A/C” position. This would blow cool air
on the window glass and fog it up.
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Mode selection dial
N00737100152
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
N00737200195
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.
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NOTEWhen 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
N00737300196
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.
(Green)
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