2010 MITSUBISHI GRANDIS cooling

NOTE
l While
the engine coolant temperature is low,
the temperature 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.
l When the temperature is set to the highest or
the lowest, the air selection and the air condi-
tioning will be automatically changed as fol-
lows.
Also, if manually operated after an automatic
changeover, manual operation will be selec-
ted.
• Quick Heating (When the temperature isset to the highest setting)
Outside air will be introduced and the air
conditioning will stop.
• Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the lowest setting)
Inside air will be recirculated and the air
conditioning will operate. Mode selection dial
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To
change the position and amount of air flowing
from the ventilators, turn the mode selection dial.
(Refer to “Changing the front mode selection” on
page 5-03.) CAUTION
l
When
using the mode selection dial be-
tween the “ ”
and “ ” positions, pre-
vent fogging by pressing the air selection
switch to select outside air.
(Refer to “Air selection switch” on page
5-06.)
Air selection switch E00703400511
To change the air selection, simply press the air se-
lection switch.
l Outside air {Indication lamp (A) is OFF}
Outside

air is introduced into the passenger
compartment. l
Recirculated air {Indication lamp (A) is ON}
Air

is recirculated inside the passenger com-
partment. CAUTION
l
Normally, use the outside position to keep
the

windscreen and side windows clear
and quickly remove fog or frost from the
windscreen.
If high cooling performance is desired, or
if the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-
taminated use the recirculation position.
Switch to the outside position periodically
to increase ventilation so that the win-
dows do not become fogged up.
l Use of the recirculation position for exten-
ded time may cause the windows to fog up. For pleasant driving
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Rear heater*/Rear cooler*
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The
rear heater/rear cooler can only be used while
the engine is running.
NOTE
l 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) be-
fore activating the rear air conditioning.
When the front air conditioning is not operat-
ing, only fan operation without cooling is pos-
sible.
Control panel E00720000017A- OFF switch
B-
Blower speed selection switch 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 illuminates.
Rear cooler
When the blower speed selection switch is pressed,
the cooler (cooling and dehumidifying functions)
starts operating. When the OFF switch (A) is press-
ed, it stops.
The indication lamp (B) for the selected blower
speed illuminates. NOTE
l The blower speed is memorized when the en-
gine is shut down.
If

the battery is disconnected and reconnec-
ted, however, the memory is erased and the
blower speed is automatically set to the
“OFF” position. Rear automatic air conditioning*
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The

air conditioning can only be used while the en-
gine is running.
While the front air conditioning is on, rear air con-
ditioning is also possible.
NOTE
l Cooling is not possible when the front air con-
ditioning (cooling and dehumidifying func-
tions) is not operating. Be sure to activate the
front air conditioning (cooling and dehumidi-
fying functions) before activating the rear air
conditioning.
When the front air conditioning is not operat-
ing, only fan operation without cooling is pos-
sible.
Control panel E00706000055 A- Temperature control lever
B-
OFF switch
C- AUTO switch
D- Blower speed selection switch For pleasant driving
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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 functions) starts operating. When
the OFF switch (A) is pressed, it stops.
The indication lamp (B) for the selected blower
speed illuminates. NOTE
l The blower speed is memorized when the en-
gine is shut down.
If

the battery is disconnected and reconnec-
ted, however, the memory is erased and the
blower speed is automatically set to the
“OFF” position.
Temperature control lever E00706400059
The temperature control lever is used to adjust the
air temperature. Move it rightward to increase the temperature and
leftward to reduce the temperature.
1- Low
2-

High
NOTE l The mode changes in accordance with the air
temperature. (Refer to “Changing the rear
mode selection” on page 5-04.)
l When the engine coolant temperature is ex-
tremely low (for example, in extremely cold
weather), moving the temperature control lev-
er has no effect on the air temperature. Operating the system in automatic
mode
E00706800141 1. Press the AUTO switch (A).
2.

Set the desired temperature using the temper-ature control lever (B). The temperature can
be set within a range from the minimum to
the maximum.
NOTE l Adjust the temperature to the desired level us-
ing the temperature control lever (centred for
reference).
l When the engine coolant temperature is ex-
tremely low (for example, in extremely cold
weather), moving the temperature control lev-
er has no effect on the air temperature. For pleasant driving
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Operating the system in manual mode
E00706900067Set the blower speed selection switch (A) and tem-
perature
control 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 E00708300658
l 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 con-
ditioning operation to expel the hot air.
l Close the windows when the air conditioning
is in use. The entry of outside air through
open windows will reduce the cooling effi-
ciency.
l 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.
l 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.
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations
If the air conditioning seems less effective than usu-
al, the cause might be a refrigerant leak. We recom-
mend 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 damage which will result in the need to re-
place 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 recycled for further use.
During a long period of disuse
The
air conditioning should be operated for at least
five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This
is to prevent poor lubrication of the compressor in-
ternal parts and to maintain the air conditioning in
the best operating condition. For pleasant driving
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tery (A), and the other end to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery (B).
Diesel-powered vehicles (except for diesel
particulate filter models)
Lift
up the front of the engine cover to re-
lease the three grommets (A). Then, pull the
engine cover towards you to release the grom-
met (B) and remove the cover. Diesel-powered vehicles (for diesel particu-
late filter models) Lift up the engine cover to release the five
grommets (A) and remove the cover.
Connect one end of one jumper cable to the
positive
(+) terminal of the discharged bat-
tery (A), and the other end to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery (B). 5. Connect
one end of the other jumper cable to
the negative (-) terminal of the booster bat-
tery, and the other end to the engine block of
the vehicle with the discharged battery at the
point farthest from the battery. NOTE
l Open

the cover before connecting the jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal of the bat-
tery. (Refer to “Battery” on page 8-10.) WARNING
l Be
sure to observe the connecting se-
quence of .
l Make sure that the connection is made
to

the appointed position (shown in the il-
lustration). If the connection is made di-
rectly to the negative side of the battery,
the inflammable gasses generated from
the battery might catch fire and explode.
l When connecting the jumper cable, do
not connect the positive (+) cable to the
negative (-) terminal. Otherwise sparks
might cause explosion of the battery. CAUTION
l
Take
care not to get the jumper cable
caught in the cooling fan or other rotat-
ing part in the engine compartment.
l Take care not to pinch the wiring harness
with the clamps when connecting the
jumper cables.
l Use the proper cables suitable for the bat-
tery size. Otherwise heat damage to the ca-
bles could result.
l Check the jumper cables for damage and
corrosion before use.
6. Start
the engine in the vehicle which has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few mi- For emergencies
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3. Confirm that the cooling fans are turning. If
the fans are not turning, stop the engine im-
mediately and have it checked.
Petrol-powered vehicles
Diesel-powered vehicles A- Cooling fans
B- Radiator cap
C- Reserve tank lid
D- Reserve tank cap
*: Front of the vehicle
WARNING
l Be
careful not to get your hands or
clothes caught in the cooling fans. 4. After
the engine coolant temperature has drop-
ped to the normal temperature, stop the engine. 5. Check the coolant level in the reserve tank.
Petrol-powered vehicles
The

reserve tank lid (C) is equipped with a
dipstick.

Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean
cloth. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
Remove the dipstick and read the coolant lev-
el, which should always be within the range
indicated.
FULL
LOW WARNING
l If
there is none, make sure that the en-
gine has cooled down before removing
the radiator cap (B), because hot steam
or boiling water otherwise will gush from
the filler port and may scald you.
Diesel-powered vehicles
The
coolant level in this tank should be kept
between the “LOW” and “FULL” marks.
FULL
LOW WARNING
l If
there is none, make sure that the en-
gine has cooled down before removing
the reserve tank cap (D), because hot
steam or boiling water otherwise will
gush from the filler port and may scald
you.
6. Add
coolant to the radiator and/or reserve tank if necessary. (Refer to the “Mainte-
nance” section.) For emergencies
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CAUTION
l
Do not add coolant while the engine is
hot. Suddenly adding cold coolant could
damage the engine. Wait for the engine to
cool down, then add coolant a little at a
time.
7. Examine
the radiator hoses for coolant leak- age and the drive belt for looseness or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the cooling
system or drive belt, we recommend you to
have it checked and repaired. Tools and jack
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Storage
The tools and jack are stored under the third seat.
The

storage location of the tools and jack should be
remembered in case of an emergency. 1- Jack
2-

Tools Tools
E00801900858 1- Wheel nut wrench
2-

Bar
3- Towing hook
Jack E00802000436
To remove 1. Stow
the third seat (Refer to “Stowing the
third seat” on page 2-13.)
2. Raise the luggage floor board. For emergencies
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Engine coolant
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To check the coolant level
A
translucent coolant reserve tank is located in the
engine compartment.
Petrol-powered vehicles
Check the coolant level in the reserve tank. The re-
serve tank lid (B) is equipped with a dipstick.

Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes. Remove the
dipstick and read the coolant level, which should al-
ways be within the range “F” (FULL) or “L”
(LOW) while the engine is cold.
FULL
LOW To add coolant
The

cooling system is a closed system and normal-
ly the loss of coolant should be very slight. A no-
ticeable drop in the coolant level could indicate leak-
age. If this occurs, we recommend you to have the
system checked as soon as possible.
If the level should drop below the “L” (LOW) level
on the dipstick, add coolant to the reserve tank. Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, re-
move

the radiator cap (A) and add coolant until the
level reaches the filler neck. WARNING
l Do
not open the radiator cap while the en-
gine is hot. The coolant system is under
pressure and any hot coolant escaping
could cause severe burns.
Anti-freeze
The
engine coolant contains an ethylene glycol anti-
corrosion agent. The cylinder head and water pump
housing are cast aluminium alloy, and periodic
changing of the engine coolant is necessary to pre-
vent corrosion of these parts.

Use “DIA QUEEN SUPER LONG LIFE COOL-
ANT” or equivalent.
MITSUBISHI Genuine Coolant has excellent pro-
tection against corrosion and rust formation of all
metals including aluminium and can avoid block-
ages in the radiator, heater, cylinder head, engine
block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti-corrosion
agent, the coolant must not be replaced with plain
water even in summer. The required concentration
of anti-freeze differs depending on the expected am-
bient temperature. Ambient
temperature (minimum) °C -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -50 Anti-freeze
concentra- tion % 30 35 40 45 50 60 CAUTION
l
Do
not use alcohol or methanol anti-
freeze or any engine coolants mixed with
alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. The use
of an improper anti-freeze can cause cor-
rosion of the aluminium components.
l For effective anti-corrosion and anti-
freeze performance, keep the anti-freeze
concentration within the range of 30 to
60 %.
Concentrations exceeding 60 % will re-
sult in a reduction of both the anti-freeze
and cooling performance thus adversely
affecting the engine.
l Do not top up with water only.
Water by itself reduces the rust-protec-
tive and anti-freeze qualities of the cool-
ant and has a lower boiling point. It can
also cause damage to the cooling system if
it should freeze. Do not use tapwater, as it
can cause corrosion and rust formation. Maintenance
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