2010 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER air conditioning

Overview
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - air
bag (for front passenger’s seat)
P.2-60, 2-70 Center vents P.5-2
Upper glove compartment
P.3-281
Selector lever P.3-94, 3-10312V power outlet P.3-274Lower glove compartment
P. 3 - 2 8 1
Fuel tank filler door release lever
P. 1 - 4Rear window defogger switch P.3-234Side vents P.5-2
Drive mode-selector (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 1 2 Personal compartment
P.3-283
Fuses P.7-42
Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Hazard warning flasher switch
P.3-223
Built-in cup holder P.3-287
Parking brake lever P.7-33 Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)
Audio P.5-46, 5-66
Clock (if so equipped) P.5-136
Air conditioning P.5-16, 5-6, 5-25, 5-35
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Features and controls
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Sports mode display
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In sports mode, the currently selected gear is displayed on the
information screen in the multi-information display.NOTE

While driving in sports mode, the sports mode display
may change to show “D” and shifting in sports mode may
no longer be possible.
This indicates that controls to drive in the “D” position are
operating normally in order to lower the temperature of
the automatic transaxle fluid; it does not indicate a mal-
function. Once the temperature of the automatic transaxle
fluid drops, shifting in the sports mode will be possible
again.
Operation of the automatic transaxle
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CAUTION
!

Before selecting a gear with the engine running and
the vehicle stationary, firmly depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the gear is
engaged, especially when the engine speed or idle
speed is high, or with the air conditioning operating.
Do not release the brake pedal until you are ready to
drive away.


Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all
times.
Using the left foot could cause driver movement
delay in case of an emergency.


To prevent sudden acceleration, never run the
engine at high rpms when shifting from the “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).


Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot
is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking effi-
ciency and may cause premature wear of brake
pads.


Do not rev the engine with the brake pedal pressed
when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the transaxle.
Also, when you depress the accelerator pedal while
holding down the brake pedal with the selector lever
in the “D” (DRIVE) position, the engine revolutions
may not rise as high as when performing the same
operation with the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position.
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Features and controls
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3
Operation of the CVT
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Passing accelerationTo gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position (when
passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to the floor. The
CVT will automatically downshift.NOTE

In sports mode, downshifts do not take place when the
accelerator is depressed all the way to the floor.
WaitingFor short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle
can be left in selector lever position and held stationary with
the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine running, place the
selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and apply the
parking brake, while holding the vehicle stationary with the
service brake.
Prior to moving off after having stopped the vehicle, make sure
that the selector lever is in “D” (DRIVE) position or Sports
mode position.
CAUTION
!

Before selecting a position with the engine running
and the vehicle stationary, firmly depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
The vehicle will begin to move as soon as the CVT is
engaged, especially when the engine speed or idle
speed is high, or with the air conditioning operating.
Do not release the brake pedal until you are ready to
drive away.


Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all
times.
Using the left foot could cause driver movement
delay in case of an emergency.


To prevent sudden acceleration, never run the
engine at high rpms when shifting from the “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).


Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot
is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking effi-
ciency and may cause premature wear of brake
pads.


Do not rev the engine with the brake pedal pressed
when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the CVT.
Also, when you depress the accelerator pedal while
holding down the brake pedal with the selector lever
in the “D” (DRIVE) position, the engine revolutions
may not rise as high as when performing the same
operation with the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position.
CAUTION
!

To avoid transmission overheating, never try to keep
your vehicle stationary on a hill by using the acceler-
ator pedal. Always apply the parking brake and/or
service brake.


Do not rev the engine unnecessarily while the vehicle
is stationary. Unexpected acceleration may occur if
the selector lever is in a position other than “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).
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4-20 Driving safety
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Vehicle preparationBefore you start, check the trailer hitch, safety chains, tires and
mirror adjustment.TireBe sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the cold inflation
pressure listed in the manual. You’ll find these numbers on the
tire and loading information placard at the sill of the driver’s
door.
Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-27.Following distanceStay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would
when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you
avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns.PassingYou’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re tow-
ing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll
need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you
can return to your lane.Backing upHold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to
move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To
move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right.
Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide
you.
Making turnsWhen you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than nor-
mal to help prevent the trailer from striking shoulders, curbs,
road signs, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.OverheatingTowing a trailer puts additional burden on the engine and tran-
saxle, which may cause overheating. Following are some sug-
gestions to reduce overheating:
CAUTION
!

Making sharp turns while towing a trailer could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle.
Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making sharp
turns while towing a trailer.
Cause of overheating
Solution
Air conditioning on Turn off
Highway speeds Reduce speed
Going up hills Select lower position
Stop-and-go city traffic With the vehicle stopped, shift
to the “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion and idle the engine at high
idle.
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Comfort controls
Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 2
Manual air conditioning-Type 1
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 6
Manual air conditioning-Type 2)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 16
Automatic air conditioning-Type1
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 25
Automatic air conditioning-Type2
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 35
Important air conditioning operating tips . . . . . . .5- 45
Air purifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 46
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player
(RBDS and MP3 compatible)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 46
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD
autochanger （RBDS and MP3 compatible）
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 66
To play tracks from USB device
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 97
To play tracks from a Bluetooth® device
(vehicles with Bluetooth® 2.0 interface) . . . . . .5- 114To use the external audio input function
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 118
To listen to a disc in the rear-seat display
(vehicles with rear-seat display) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 119
Steering wheel audio remote control switch
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 120
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 123
Error codes (SIRIUS Satellite Radio)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 125
Error codes (iPod) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 127
Error codes (USB memory device) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 129
Handling of compact discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 131
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 134
Clock (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 136
General information about your radio . . . . . . . . . . 5- 137
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Comfort controls
5-3
5
Side ventsMove the knob (A) to make adjustments.
To close the vent, move the knob (A) to the outside as far as
possible.NOTE

On 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.


Do not let drinks or other liquids get into the vents as they
could prevent the air conditioning from operating nor-
mally.
Changing the mode selection
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To change the position and amount of air flowing from the
vents, turn the mode selection dial. Refer to “Mode selection
dial” on page5-7, 5-17, 5-27, 5-37.
These symbols are used in the next several illustrations to dem-
onstrate the quantity of air coming from the vents.
： Small amount of air from the vents
： Medium amount of air from the vents
： Large amount of air from the ventsFace positionAir flows only to the upper part of the passenger compartment.
1- Close
2- OpenLeftRight
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5-6 Comfort controls
5Manual air conditioning-Type 1
(if so equipped)
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Control panel
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Blower speed selection dial
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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, select the
blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial.
Turning the dial clockwise will increase the blower speed;
turning the dial counterclockwise will decrease it. When the
dial is set to the “OFF” position, all fan-driven airflow will
stop.
1- Temperature control dial
2- Air selection switch
3- Blower speed selection dial
4- Air conditioning switch
5- Mode selection dial
6- Electric rear window defogger switch→ P. 3 - 2 3 4
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5-8 Comfort controls
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Air selection switch
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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. A sound will be made every time you push the switch.

Outside air {Indicator light (A) OFF}


Recirculated air {Indicator light (A) ON}
When the air conditioning turns on, the air selection is con-
trolled automatically.
When the air conditioning turns off, the air selection automati-
cally goes back to the outside position.
The air selection indicator light (A) shows the selected posi-
tion.
NOTE

When the air conditioning operates with the air selection
switch in the outside position, the system automatically
determines whether to continue using outside air or to per-
form recirculation.
If the outside temperature is high, the system selects recir-
culation to achieve rapid cooling and causes the air selec-
tion indicator in the switch to illuminate. When the air
conditioning turns off or the blower speed selection dial is
set to the “OFF” position, the air selection automatically
goes back to the outside position.
If the outside air is dusty or contaminated in some way, use the
recirculation position. Switch to the outside air 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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