2011 MITSUBISHI LANCER light

5-46 Comfort controls
5
Air conditioning switch
N00737300301
Push the switch, and the air conditioning compressor will turn
on. The air conditioning indicator light (A) will come on.
A sound will be made every time you push the switch.
Push the switch again and the air conditioning compressor will
stop and the indicator light (A) goes off.
NOTE
If 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 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. 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.
CAUTION
!
When using the air conditioning, the idling speed
may slightly increase as the air conditioning com-
pressor is switched on/off automatically. Especially
for vehicles with a continuously variable transmis-
sion (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST, while the vehicle is
stationary, fully depress the brake pedal to prevent
the vehicle from creeping.
BK0119300US.book 46 ページ ２０１０年５月２１日　金曜日　午前１０時１３分

Comfort controls
5-47
5
Personalizing the air conditioning switch (Changing
the function setting)
N00759800029
You can change the following functions to match your prefer-
ence.

Enable automatic air conditioning control:
When the mode selection dial or blower speed selection
dial has been set to the “AUTO” position or when the tem-
perature control dial has been set to the minimum temper-
ature, the air conditioning switch is automatically
controlled.

Disable automatic air conditioning control:
The air conditioning switch is not automatically con-
trolled, unless the air conditioning switch is used.

Changing the settings
Press the air conditioning switch for about 10 seconds or
longer.
When the setting has changed, the system will beep and
the indicator light will flash.
• When the setting has changed from enabled to disabled,
the system will beep three times and the indicator will
flash three times.
• When the setting has changed from disabled to enabled,
the system will beep two times and the indicator light
will flash three times.
NOTE
The factory setting is “Enable automatic air conditioning
control”.

While the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” position,
the air conditioning will run automatically, even if the sys-
tem is set to “Disable automatic air conditioning control”,
in order to prevent windows from fogging up.
BK0119300US.book 47 ページ ２０１０年５月２１日　金曜日　午前１０時１３分

Comfort controls
5-51
5 Important air conditioning operating tips
N00733700280
1. Park the vehicle in the shade whenever possible. Parking
in the hot sun makes the vehicle interior extremely hot
which then requires more time to cool. If it is necessary to
park in the sun, open the windows for the first few min-
utes of air conditioning to expel the hot air.
2. Afterwards, keep the windows closed when the air condi-
tioning is in use. The entry of outside air through open
windows will reduce cooling efficiency.
3. When running the air conditioning, make sure the air
intake, which is located in front of the windshield, is free
of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-
intake chamber may reduce air flow and plug the water
drains.Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubri-
cant recommendationsIf the air conditioning seems less effective than usual, the cause
might be a refrigerant leak.
Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
During a long period of disuseThe air conditioning should be operated for at least five min-
utes each week, even in cold weather. This includes the quick
defrosting mode. Operating the air condition system weekly
maintains lubrication of the compressor internal parts to keep
the air conditioning in the best operating condition.
CAUTION
!
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 and may require replacing your vehi-
cle’s entire air conditioning system.
The release of refrigerant into the atmosphere is not
recommended.
The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehicle is
designed not to harm the earth’s ozone layer. How-
ever, it may contribute slightly to global warming.
It is recommended that the old refrigerant be saved
and recycled for future use.
BK0119300US.book 51 ページ ２０１０年５月２１日　金曜日　午前１０時１３分

Comfort controls
5-65
5
To listen to the SIRIUS satellite radio
N00760500143
1. Press the PWR switch (2) to turn the audio system ON and
OFF. The system turns on in the last mode used.
Press the RADIO button (1) to turn ON the radio.
2. Press the RADIO button (1) to select the desired band
(SAT1/SAT2/SAT3/SAT4). Each time you push the but-
ton, the display will change in the following order:
AM→FM1→FM2→SAT1→SAT2→SAT3→SAT4.
Once the display shows “SIRIUS,” satellite radio recep-
tion will begin.Category selection1. Pressing the PTY button (8) will cause the category of the
channel that is currently being received to be displayed for
around 2 seconds.
2. If the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) is turned, the system will
change to the Category selection mode, the current cate-
gory will be shown in the display, and the PTY indicator
(12) will light up.
3. Turning the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) while in the cate-
gory selection mode, the next category will be shown.NOTE
Selecting a different category will not change the channel.
During category selection, the original channel will con-
tinue to be received. Use a channel selection button (5 or
6) to change the channel.

If you do not use the satellite radio again before 15 sec-
onds have elapsed, the category selection mode will be
canceled. (The PTY indicator (12) will go out.)
Pressing the PTY button (8) while in the category selec-
tion mode will cause the current channel to be displayed
for around 2 seconds.
Channel selectionYou can select a channel by pressing a channel selection button
(5 or 6). NOTE
While in the category selection mode, only channels in the
category can be selected.Scan function1. Pressing the SCAN button (9) will cause the satellite radio
to tune consecutively to each available channel for about 7
seconds per channel.
2. To stop the scan mode, press the SCAN button (9) again.NOTE
While in the category selection mode, only channels in the
category can be scanned.
BK0119300US.book 65 ページ ２０１０年５月２１日　金曜日　午前１０時１３分

Comfort controls
5-93
5
To listen to the SIRIUS satellite radio
N00760500156
1. Press the PWR switch (2) to turn the audio system ON and
OFF. The system turns on in the last mode used.
Press the RADIO button (1) to turn ON the radio.
2. Press the RADIO button (1) to select the desired band
(SAT1/SAT2/SAT3/SAT4). Each time you push the but-
ton, the display will change in the following order:
AM→FM1→FM2→SAT1→SAT2→SAT3→SAT4.
Once the display shows “SIRIUS,” satellite radio recep-
tion will begin.Category selection1. Pressing the PTY button (8) will cause the category of the
channel that is currently being received to be displayed for
around 2 seconds.
2. If the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) is turned, the system will
change to the Category selection mode, the current cate-
gory will be shown in the display, and the PTY indicator
(12) will light up.
3. Turning the TUNE/SOUND switch (7) while in the cate-
gory selection mode, the next category will be shown.NOTE
Selecting a different category will not change the channel.
During category selection, the original channel will con-
tinue to be received. Use a channel selection button (5 or
6) to change the channel.

If you do not use the satellite radio again before 15 sec-
onds have elapsed, the category selection mode will be
canceled. (The PTY indicator (12) will go out.)
Pressing the PTY button (8) while in the category selec-
tion mode will cause the current channel to be displayed
for around 2 seconds.
Channel selectionYou can select a channel by pressing a channel selection button
(5 or 6).NOTE
While in the category selection mode, only channels in the
category can be selected.Scan function1. Pressing the SCAN button (9) will cause the satellite radio
to tune consecutively to each available channel for about 7
seconds per channel.
2. To stop the scan mode, press the SCAN button (9) again.NOTE
While in the category selection mode, only channels in the
category can be scanned.
BK0119300US.book 93 ページ ２０１０年５月２１日　金曜日　午前１０時１３分

5-146 Comfort controls
5

In the following circumstances, moisture can form on
discs and inside the audio system, preventing normal
operation.
• When there is high humidity (for example, when it is
raining).
• When the temperature suddenly rises, such as right after
the heater is turned on in cold weather.
In this case, wait until the moisture has had time to dry
out.

When the CD player is subjected to violent vibrations,
such as during off-road driving, the tracking may not
work.

When storing compact discs, always store them in their
separate cases. Never place compact discs in direct sun-
light, or in any place where the temperature or humidity is
high.

Never touch the flat surface of the disc where there isn’t a
label. This will damage the disc surface and could affect
the sound quality. When handling a compact disc, always
hold it by the outer edge and the center hole.
To clean a disc, use a soft, clean, dry cloth. Wipe directly
from the center hole toward the outer edge. Do not wipe in
a circle. Never use any chemicals such as benzine, paint
thinner, a disc spray cleaner, or an anti-static agent on the
disc.

Do not use a ball point pen, felt pen, pencil, etc. to write
on the label surface of the disc.
BK0119300US.book 146 ページ ２０１０年５月２１日　金曜日　午前１０時１３分

Comfort controls
5-151
5
Signal transmissionFM signals do not follow the earth surface nor are they
reflected by the upper atmosphere. For this reason, FM broad-
casts cannot be received over long distances. AM signals fol-
low the earth’s surface and are reflected by the upper
atmosphere. For this reason, AM broadcasts can be received
over longer distances.Weak reception (fading)Because of the limited range of FM signals and the way FM
waves transmit, you may experience weak or fading FM recep-
tion. When the broadcast is blocked by mountains or similar
obstructions, reception can be disturbed.
ReflectionThe reason why one can hear FM but not AM in parking
garages, under bridges etc., is that FM signals, unlike AM sig-
nals, are reflected by solid objects such as buildings, etc.
Because FM signals are easily reflected by buildings, this can
also cause reception disturbances.
The direct signal from the broadcast station reaches the antenna
slightly before the reflected signal. This time difference may
cause some reception disturbance or flutter.
This problem occurs primarily in urban areas.
FM AM
25 to 40 mile radius
(40 to 64 km)100 mile radius
(160 km)
BK0119300US.book 151 ページ ２０１０年５月２１日　金曜日　午前１０時１３分

5-152 Comfort controls
5
Cross modulationIf one listens to a weak station and is in the vicinity of another
strong station, both stations might be received simultaneously.FM stereo receptionStereo reception requires a high quality broadcast signal. This
means that types of disturbances mentioned previously become
more marked and the reception range is somewhat diminished
during stereo reception.
Causes of disturbancesFM reception is affected by the electrical systems of vehicles in
the vicinity, especially those without an electronic noise sup-
pression device. The disturbance is even greater if the station is
weak or poorly tuned.
FM reception is not as sensitive to electrical disturbances as
AM. AM reception is sensitive to electrical disturbances such
as power lines, lightning and other types of similar electrical
phenomena.
BK0119300US.book 152 ページ ２０１０年５月２１日　金曜日　午前１０時１３分