2012 MITSUBISHI L200 heater

NOTE
l With
the mode selection dial between the
“ ”
and “ ” positions, air flows mainly to
the upper part of the passenger compartment.
With the mode selection dial between the
“ ”
and “ ” positions, air flows mainly to
the leg area.
Foot position
Air flows mainly to the leg area.
: Optional equipment Foot/Demister position
Air

flows to the leg area, the windscreen and the
door windows.
: Optional equipment NOTE
l With

the mode selection dial between the
“ ”
and “ ” positions, air flows mainly to
the leg area. With the mode selection dial be-
tween the “ ”
and “ ” positions, air
flows mainly to the windscreen and door win-
dows.
Demister position
Air flows mainly to the windscreen and the door
windows. Heater/Manual air conditioning*
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The

heater/air conditioning can only be used while
the engine is running.
Control panel E00700600512 1- Mode selection dial
2-
Rear window demister switch ® p. 3-40
3-

Blower speed selection dial
4- Air conditioning switch*
5- Temperature control dial
6- Air selection lever For pleasant driving
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Blower speed selection dial
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Select
the blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial clockwise or anticlockwise.
The blower speed will gradually increase as the di-
al is turned to the right.
When the blower speed selection dial is set to the
“OFF” position, all fan-driven airflow will stop. Temperature control dial
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Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to
make

the air warmer. Turn it anticlockwise to
make the air cooler. 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.
Mode selection dial E00701100266
To change the position and amount of air flowing
from

the ventilators, turn the mode selection dial.
(Refer to “Changing the mode selection” on page
5-02.) Air selection lever
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To change the air selection, use the air selection lev-
er.
l “ ” Outside air
Outside
air is introduced into the passenger
compartment.
l “ ” Recirculated airAir is recirculated inside the passenger com-
partment.For pleasant driving
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When the blower speed selection dial is set to the
“OFF” position, all fan-driven airflow will stop.
Temperature control dial
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Turn
the temperature control dial clockwise to
make the air warmer. Turn it anticlockwise to
make the air cooler.
Type 1
Type 2 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.
Mode selection dial E00703200274
To change the position and amount of air flowing
from

the ventilators, turn the mode selection dial.
(Refer to “Changing the mode selection” on page
5-02.) Air selection switch
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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. For pleasant driving
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l
The use of special shaped, damaged compact
discs (like cracked discs) or low-quality com-
pact discs (like warped discs or burrs on the
discs) such as those shown will damage the
CD player. l
In
the following circumstances, moisture can
form on discs and inside the audio system,
preventing normal operation. • When there is high humidity (for exam-ple, 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.
l When the CD player is subjected to violent vi-
brations, such as during off-road driving, the
tracking may not work.
l When storing compact discs, always store
them in their separate cases. Never place com-
pact discs in direct sunlight, or in any place
where the temperature or humidity is high.
l Never touch the flat surface of the disc with-
out a label. This will damage the disc surface
and could affect the sound quality. When han-
dling a compact disc, always hold it by the
outer edge and the centre hole.
l To clean a disc, use a soft, clean, dry cloth.
Wipe directly from the centre hole towards
the outer edge. Do not wipe in a circle. Nev-
er use any chemicals such as benzine, paint
thinner, a disc spray cleaner, or an anti-static
agent on the disc. l
Do not use a ball point pen, felt pen, pencil,
etc. to write on the label surface of the disc.
l Do not put additional labels (A) or stickers
(B) on compact discs. Also, do not use any
compact disc on which a label or sticker has
started to peel off or any compact disc that
has stickiness or other contamination left by
a peeled-off label or sticker. If you use such
a compact disc, the CD player may stop work-
ing properly and you may not be able to eject
the compact disc. Notes on CD-Rs/RWs
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l You
may have trouble playing back some
CD-R/RW discs recorded on CD recorders
(CD-R/RW drives), either due to their record-
ing characteristics or dirt, fingerprints,
scratches, etc. on the disc surface.
l CD-R/RW discs are less resistant to high tem-
peratures and high humidity than ordinary mu-
sic CDs. Leaving them inside a vehicle for ex-
tended periods may damage them and make
playback impossible. For pleasant driving
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If the vehicle breaks down
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If
the vehicle breaks down on the road, move it to
the shoulder and use the hazard warning flashers and/
or the warning triangle etc.
Refer to “Hazard warning flasher switch” on page
3-34.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if the en-
gine stops.
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area, be aware
of the following:
l The brake booster becomes inoperative and
the pedal effort will increase. Press down the
brake pedal harder than usual.
l Since the power steering pump is no longer
operative, the steering wheel feels heavy
when turning it. Emergency starting
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If
the engine cannot be started because the battery
is weak or dead, the battery from another vehicle
can be used with jumper cables to start the engine. WARNING
l To
start the engine using jumper cables
connected from another vehicle, perform
the correct procedures according to the in-
struction manual. Incorrect procedures
could result in a fire or explosion or dam-
age to the vehicles.
1. Get
the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles
aren’t touching each other.
If they are, it could cause a ground connec-
tion you don’t want. The vehicle will not
start, and the bad grounding could damage
the electrical systems. CAUTION
l
Check
the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
volt battery.
If the other system isn’t 12-volt, shorting
can damage both vehicles.
2. You
could be injured if the vehicles move. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle.
Put an automatic transmission in “P”
(PARK) or a manual transmission in “N”
(Neutral). Turn off the ignition switch. WARNING
l Turn
off the ignition on both vehicles be-
forehand.
Make sure that the cables or your clothes
cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt.
Personal injury could result.
NOTE l Turn

off all lamps, heater and other electrical
loads. This will avoid sparks and help save
both batteries.
3. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the proper level.
Refer to “Battery” on page 8-10. WARNING
l If
electrolyte fluid is not visible, or ap-
pears to be frozen, Do Not Attempt Jump
Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the
temperature is below the freezing point
or if it is not filled to the proper level.
4. 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).
For emergencies
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CAUTION
l
Do not use a scrubbing brush or other
hard tools as they may damage the plastic
part surface.
l Do not use wax containing compound (pol-
ishing powder) which may damage the
plastic part surface.
l Do not bring the plastic parts into contact
with petrol, light oil, brake fluids, engine
oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphu-
ric acid (battery electrolyte) which may
crack, stain or discolour the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic parts, wipe them
off with soft cloth, chamois or the like
and an aqueous solution of neutral deter-
gent then immediately rinse the affected
parts with water.
Chrome parts E00901400014
In order to prevent spots and corrosion of chrome
parts,

wash with water, dry thoroughly, and apply a
special protective coating. This should be done
more frequently in winter.
Aluminium wheels* E00901500116
1. Remove
dirt using a sponge while sprinkling
water on the vehicle.
2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that cannot be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after washing
the vehicle.
3. Dry the vehicle thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft cloth. CAUTION
l
Do
not use a brush or other hard imple-
ment on the wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
l Do not use any cleaner that contains an
abrasive substance or is acidic or alka-
line. Doing so could cause the coating on
the wheels to peel or become discoloured
or stained.
l Do not directly apply hot water using a
steam cleaner or by any other means.
l Contact with seawater and road deicer
can cause corrosion. Rinse off such sub-
stances as soon as possible.
Window glass E00901600058
The window glass can normally be cleaned using
only a sponge and water.
Glass

cleaner can be used to remove oil, grease,
dead insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe dry
with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Never use the same
cloth to wipe the window glass as would be used to
wipe the paintwork; wax from the painted surfaces
could adhere to the glass and reduce its transparen-
cy and visibility.
NOTE
l To clean the inside of the rear window, al-
ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element so as
not to cause damage. Wiper blades
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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove grease,
dead

insects, etc., from the wiper blades. Replace
the wiper blades when they no longer wipe proper-
ly. (Refer to page “Wiper blades” on page 8-17.)
Cleaning the sunroof* E00901800180
Clean the inside of the sunroof with a soft cloth.
Hard

deposits should be wiped away with a cloth
dipped in warm, neutral detergent solution. Wipe
away the solution with a sponge dipped in fresh wa-
ter.
NOTE
l The surface treatment on the inside of the
glass may be removed if hard cloth or organ-
ic solvent (benzine, kerosene, thinner, etc.) is
used.
Engine compartment E00902100265
Clean the engine compartment at the beginning and
end

of winter. Pay particular attention to flanges,
crevices and peripheral parts where dust containing
road chemicals and other corrosive materials might
collect.
If salt and other chemicals are used on the roads in
your area, clean the engine compartment at least ev-
ery three months.
Never spray or splash water on the electrical com-
ponents in the engine compartment, as this may
cause damage.
Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic parts and
so on into contact with sulphuric acid (battery elec-
trolyte) which may crack, stain or discolour them. Vehicle care
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NOTE
l Use
of additives is not recommended since
they may reduce the effectiveness of addi-
tives already included in the engine oil. It
may result in failure of the mechanical assem-
bly. Engine coolant
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To check the coolant level
A
translucent coolant reserve tank is located in the
engine compartment.
The coolant level in this tank should be kept be-
tween the “LOW” and “FULL” marks when meas-
ured while the engine is cold. 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 “LOW” level on
the reserve tank, open the lid and add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, re-
move the radiator cap and add coolant until the lev-
el 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 se-
vere 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 60Maintenance
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Passenger compartment fuse location (RHD)No. Symbol Electrical system Ca-
pacity
1 Tail lamp (left) 7.5 A
2 Cigarette lighter 15 A
3 Ignition coil 10 A
4 Starter motor 7.5 A
5 Sunroof 20 A
6 Accessory socket 15 A No. Symbol Electrical system Ca-
pacity
7 Tail lamp (right) 7.5 A
8 Outside rear-view mirrors 7.5 A
9 Engine control unit 7.5 A
10 Control unit 7.5 A
11 Rear fog lamp 10 A
12 Central door lock 15 A
13 Room lamp
10 A
14 Rear window wiper 15 A
15 Gauge 7.5 A
16 Relay 7.5 A
17 Heated seat 20 A
18 Option
10 A
19 Heated door mirror 7.5 A
20 Windscreen wiper 20 A
21 Reversing lamps 7.5 A
22 Demister 30 A
23 Heater 30 A
24 Power seat 40 A
25 Radio 10 A No. Symbol Electrical system Ca-
pacity
26 Electronic controlled unit 15 A
27 — Spare fuse 7.5 A
28 — Spare fuse 20 A
29 — Spare fuse 30 A l
Some
fuses may not be installed on your ve-
hicle, depending on the vehicle model or spec-
ifications.
l The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse.
The fuse block does not contain spare 10 A
and 15 A fuses. If a fuse of one of these ca-
pacities blows, replace it temporarily by bor-
rowing the one that matches from:
10 A: Radio
15 A: Cigarette lighter
Replace the borrowed fuse as soon as possible. Maintenance
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