2010 MITSUBISHI L200 Owners Manual

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Recirculated air {Indication lamp (A) is ON}
Air
is recirculated inside the passenger com-
partment. CAUTION
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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. Air conditioning switch
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Push

the switch, and the air conditioning compres-
sor will turn on. The air conditioning indication
lamp (A) will come on. Push the switch again, and the air conditioning com-
pressor will stop and the indication lamp goes off.
CAUTION
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When
using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as the
air conditioning compressor is switched
on/off automatically. While the vehicle
with an A/T is stationary, fully depress
the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from creeping. Operating the system in automatic
mode
E00704100919 In normal conditions, use the system in the AUTO
mode and follow these procedures:
1. Set

the blower speed selection dial to the “AU-
TO” position.
2. Select the temperature control dial to the de- sired temperature. The temperature can be
set within a range of 17 to 27 (Type 1) or 20
to 30 (Type 2). The temperature will gradual-
ly increase as the dial is turned to the right.
3. Set the mode selection dial to the “AUTO” position.
4. Push the air conditioning switch to operate the air conditioning. When the air condition-
ing operates, the indication lamp (A) in the di-
al will come on.
The outlet port (except “ ”)
and blower speed,
and ON/OFF of air conditioning will be controlled
automatically. For pleasant driving
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NOTE
l Set
the temperature at about 22 (Type 1) or
25 (Type 2) under normal conditions.
l When the temperature is set to the highest or
the lowest setting under the AUTO opera-
tion, the air selection, mode selection, blower
speed and the air conditioning will be auto-
matically changed as follows.
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, the air
flow will select foot position, and the air
conditioning will stop.
• Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the lowest setting)
Inside air will be recirculated, the air
flow will select face position, and the air
conditioning will operate.
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Blower speed and ventilator mode may be control-
led

manually by setting the blower speed selection
dial and the mode selection dial to the desired posi-
tions. To return to automatic operation, set the dials
to the “AUTO” position.
Demisting of the windscreen and door windows E00704300689CAUTION
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For
safety, make sure you have a clear
view through all the windows. To remove frost or mist from the windscreen and
door

windows, use the mode selection dial (“ ”
or “ ”).
For ordinary demisting
Use

this setting to keep the windscreen and door
windows clear of mist, and to keep the leg area heat-
ed (when driving in rain or snow). 1. Set
the air selection switch (A) to the outside
position.
2. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ”
posi-
tion.
3. Select your desired blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial.
4. Select your desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial.
5. Push the air conditioning switch (B). For quick demisting
1.
Set
the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi-
tion.
2.
Set the blower to the maximum speed.
3. Set the temperature to the highest position.
NOTE l While the mode selection dial is set to the
“ ”
position, the air conditioning will oper-
ate automatically and the outside air position
will also be selected automatically.
l To demist effectively, direct the air flow
from the side ventilators towards the door win-
dows.
l Do not set the temperature control dial to the
max. cool position. Cool air will blow
against the window glasses and form mist on
them. For pleasant driving
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Important operation tips for the
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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 ZXL-100PG.
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. Air purifier*
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An
air filter has been incorporated into this air con-
ditioning so that dirt and dust are cleaned from the
air.
Replace the air filter periodically as its ability to
clean the air will be reduced as it collects pollen
and dirt. For the maintenance interval, refer to the
“SERVICE BOOKLET”.
NOTE
l Operation in certain conditions such as driv-
ing on a dusty road and frequent use of the
air conditioning can lead to reduction of serv-
ice life of the filter. When you feel that the
air flow is lower than normal or when the
windscreen or windows start to fog up easily,
replace the air filter.
We recommend you to have it checked. For pleasant driving
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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
NOTE l To listen to the audio system while the engine is stopped, turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position.
l 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 away as possible from the audio equipment.
l 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. We recom-
mend your to have it checked. Never try to repair it by yourself. Avoid continuous usage without inspection by a qualified person.
l The audio system’s control knob can be removed to deter thieves. For details, refer to “Audio system anti-theft feature” on page 5-48.
l The audio amplifier (if so equipped) is located under the front right seat.
Do not subject the amplifier to a strong impact.
It could damage the amplifier or malfunctioning could result. For pleasant driving
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Volume and tone control panel
E007086011401- PWR (On-Off) switch
2-
VOL (Volume control) knob
3- (Mode change) button
4- Audio adjust button
5-
Display For pleasant driving
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To adjust the volume
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VOL (Volume control)
Turn
the VOL knob (2) clockwise to increase the
volume;
anticlockwise to decrease the volume. The status
will be displayed in the display (5).
To adjust the tone E00708801269
Press the button (3) to select BASS TRE-
BLE FADER BALANCE SCV Audio
adjust

mode off. The status will be displayed in the
display (5).
BASS (Bass tone control)
Press the audio adjust button (4) either or to
select the desired bass level. TREBLE (Treble tone control)
Press

the audio adjust button (4) either or to
select the desired treble level.
FADER (Front/Rear balance control)
Press

the audio adjust button (4) either or to
balance

the volume of sound from the front and the
rear speakers.
BALANCE (Left/Right balance control)
Press the audio adjust button (4) either or to
balance

the volume of sound from the left and the
right speakers. SCV (Speed Compensated Volume) function
The

Speed Compensated Volume function is a fea-
ture that automatically adjusts the VOL, BASS,
MID, and TREBLE settings in accordance with the
vehicle speed.
The effects of the SCV function can be selected ei-
ther of three levels (LOW, MID and HIGH). Select
the degree of your choice by pressing the audio ad-
just button (4) either or . If you want to stop
the SCV function, select the OFF.
NOTE
l Audio

adjust mode will be cancelled when an-
other mode is selected or no adjustment is per-
formed for more than 10 seconds. For pleasant driving
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Radio control panel and display
E007089012281- PWR (On-Off) switch
2-
Memory select buttons
3- TUNE/SEEK (Up-step/Up-seek) button
4- TUNE/SEEK (Down-step/Down-seek) button
5- RADIO (FM/MW/LW selection) button 6- FM/MW/LW indicator
7-
Preset memory number display
8- ST (Stereo) indicator
9- Frequency display window For pleasant driving
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To listen to the radio
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1. Press
the PWR switch (1) to turn the audio
system ON and OFF. The system turns on in
the last mode used.
2. Press the RADIO buttons (5) to select the de- sired band.
3. Press the TUNE/SEEK button (3 or 4) to tune to a station, or press one of the memory
select buttons (2) to recall a station memo-
rised for that button.
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Automatic tuning
After
keeping the TUNE/SEEK button (3 or 4) de-
pressed, release the button, and the selected station
reception will start.
Manual tuning
The frequency changes every time the TUNE/
SEEK button (3 or 4) is pressed. Press the button to
select the desired station. To enter frequencies into the memory
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Manual setting
You

can assign to the memory select buttons (2) a
maximum of 18 stations in the FM band (6 FM1, 6
FM2 and 6 FM3 stations) and 6 stations each in the
MW and LW band. (Stations already assigned to
the memory select buttons are replaced by any new-
ly assigned stations.) Follow the steps described below.
1. Press
either the TUNE/SEEK button (3 or 4)
to tune the frequency to be entered in the mem-
ory.
2. Press one of the memory select buttons (2) for 2 seconds or longer.
The number of the button corresponding to
the entry in the memory and the frequency
are displayed. 3. The
preset memory setting is retrieved by
pressing the button and then releasing it with-
in 2 seconds.
Automatic setting
With the method, all manually set stations in the
band currently selected for reception are replaced
with stations in the same band that are automatical-
ly selected in order of signal strength. The radio au-
tomatically selects 6 stations in the FM band (FM3
station only) and 6 stations each in the MW and
LW band.

Follow the steps described below. 1. With the radio mode selected, hold down theRADIO button (5) for 2 seconds or longer.
The 6 stations with the best signal strength
will automatically be assigned to the memo-
ry select buttons (2), with the lowest-frequen-
cy station being assigned to the lowest-num-
ber button.
2. When you subsequently press a memory se- lect button to select a channel number, the ra-
dio will begin receiving the station assigned
to that number.
NOTE l If you press the RADIO button (5) for 2 sec-
onds or longer while tuning in the FM1 or
FM2 band, the radio will automatically
switch to the FM3 band, where the automatic
seeking/storing will be activated. For pleasant driving
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