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4-6 Driving safety
4Braking
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All the parts of the brake system are critical to safety. Have the
vehicle serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or
a repair facility of your choice at regular intervals according to
the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.When brakes are wetCheck the brake system while driving at a low speed immedi-
ately after starting, especially when the brakes are wet, to con-
firm they work normally.
A film of water can be formed on the brake discs and prevent
normal braking after driving in heavy rain or through large
puddles, or after the vehicle is washed. If this occurs, dry the
brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake
pedal.When driving in cold weatherOn snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making
the brakes less effective. While driving in such conditions, pay
close attention to preceding and following vehicles and to the
condition of the road surface. From time to time, lightly
depress the brake pedal and check how effective the brakes are.When driving downhillIt is important to take advantage of the engine braking by shift-
ing to a lower gear while driving on steep downhill roads in
order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
Parking
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Parking on a hillWhen parking on a hill, set the parking brake, and turn the
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill, or away from the
curb on an uphill.
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.For vehicles with manual transaxlePlace the gearshift lever into the “R” (Reverse) position when
parking on a downhill slope, into the 1st position when parking
on an uphill slope.For vehicles with automatic transaxleBe sure that the parking brake is firmly set when parked and
that the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.
When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake
before moving the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
This prevents loading the parking brake against the transaxle
gear. When this happens, it is difficult to move the selector
lever out of the “P” (PARK) position.
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Comfort controls
Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 2
Manual air conditioning (if so equipped). . . . . . . .5- 5
Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped) . . . . .5- 14
Important air conditioning operating tips . . . . . . .5- 22
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 24
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD
player-Type 1 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 26
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD
autochanger-Type 2 (if so equipped)
AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio
with CD autochanger-Type 3 (if so equipped) . .5- 39
To use the external audio input function . . . . . . . .5- 63
Steering wheel audio remote control switch
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 65
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 67
Error codes (SIRIUS Satellite Radio) . . . . . . . . . .5- 69
Handling of compact discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 71
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 74
General information about your radio . . . . . . . . . .5- 76
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5Ve n t s
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NOTEDo not place beverages on top of the instrument panel. If
they splash into the air conditioning vents, they could
damage the system.
Air flow and direction adjustments
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Center/Side ventsAdjust the direction of the air flow by moving the knob (A).NOTEOn rare occasions, air from the vents of an air-conditioned
vehicle may be foggy. This is only moist air cooling sud-
denly and does not indicate a problem.
1- Center vents
2- Side vents
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5-5
5
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)
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The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is run-
ning.Control panel
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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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5
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
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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.
(Green)
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5
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
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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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5
Cooling
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For ordinary cooling
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 the temperature by turning the control dial clock-
wise or counterclockwise.
5. Select the desired blower speed.
NOTEIf the outside air is dusty or contaminated in some way, set
the air selection switch (A) to the recirculation position.
Let in some outside air from time to time for good ventila-
tion.
To cool the leg areas, set the mode selection dial to the
“ ” position.
For quick cooling
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the “MAX A/C” posi-
tion.
3. Set the blower speed to the highest position.
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5
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
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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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