2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT Owners Manual

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Defrosting or defogging the windshield and door win-
dows
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To remove frost or fog from the windshield and door windows,
use the mode selection dial (“ ” or “ ”).For ordinary defrosting
Use this setting to keep the windshield and door windows clear
of mist, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain or
snow).
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Select your desired blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial.
3. Select your desired temperature by turning the tempera-
ture control dial.
CAUTION
!
For safety, make sure you have a clear view through
all the windows.
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For quick defrosting

1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the blower to the maximum speed.
3. Set the temperature to the highest position. NOTE
When 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 will
not change.)

When 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 defrosting, do not set the temperature control dial
near the “MAX A/C” position. This would blow cool air
on the window glass and fog it up.
Automatic 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.3-90
6- Mode selection dial
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NOTE
There is an interior air temperature sensor (A) in the illus-
trated position.
Never place anything over the sensor, since doing so will
prevent it from functioning properly.
Blower speed selection dial
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When the ignition key is in the ON position, select the blower
speed by turning the blower speed selection dial. The blower
speed will gradually increase as the dial is turned to the right.
When the blower speed selection dial is set to the “OFF” posi-
tion, all fan-driven airflow will stop.
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Temperature control dial
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Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air
warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the air cooler.NOTE
While the engine coolant temperature is low, the tempera-
ture 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.
Mode selection dial
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To change the position and amount of air flowing from the
vents, turn the mode selection dial. (Refer to “Changing the
mode selection” on page 5-3.)
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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.

Outside air {Indicator light (A) OFF}

Recirculated air {Indicator light (A) ON}
If high cooling performance is desired, or if the outside air is
dusty or contaminated in some way, use the recirculation posi-
tion. Switch to the outside position every now and then to keep
the windows from fogging up.
NOTE
When the “ ” or “ ” position is selected, you cannot
turn the air conditioning off or select the recirculation
position.
This prevents the windows from fogging up.

When the mode selection dial or the blower speed selec-
tion dial is set to the “AUTO” position again after manual
operation, the air selection switch will also be automati-
cally controlled.

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.
CAUTION
!
Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the
windows to fog up.
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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 air conditioning indicator light 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. 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.
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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Operating the air conditioning system (automatic
mode)
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In normal conditions, use the system in the AUTO mode and
follow these procedures:
1. Set the blower speed selection dial to the “AUTO” posi-
tion.
2. Select the temperature control dial to the desired tempera-
ture. The temperature can be set within a range of around
61 to 89. The temperature may be set higher by turning
the dial to the right.
3. Set the mode selection dial to the “AUTO” position.
The vents (except “ ” and “ ”), recirculation/outside air,
blower speed, and ON/OFF of air conditioning will be con-
trolled automatically.
NOTE
Set the temperature at about 75 under normal conditions.

When the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest
setting under the AUTO operation, the air selection and
the air conditioning will be automatically changed as fol-
lows.
• Quick Heating (When the temperature is set to the high-
est setting)
Outside air will be introduced and the air conditioning
will stop.
• Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the low-
est setting)
Inside air will be recirculated and the air conditioning
will operate.

When the temperature is set to the highest setting, you can
turn the air conditioning on.
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Operating the air conditioning system (manual
mode)
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Blower speed and vent mode may be controlled manually by
setting the blower speed selection dial and the mode selection
dial to the desired positions. To return to automatic operation,
set the dials to the “AUTO” position.Defrosting or defogging the windshield and door win-
dows
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To remove frost or fog from the windshield and door windows,
use the mode selection dial (“ ” or “ ”).For ordinary defrosting
Use this setting to keep the windshield and door windows clear
of mist, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain or
snow).
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Select your desired blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial.
3. Select your desired temperature by turning the tempera-
ture control dial.
CAUTION
!
For safety, make sure you have a clear view through
all the windows.
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