2012 MITSUBISHI LANCER air conditioning

Overview
Center panel
N00100700170
Ty p e 1 Ty p e 2Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-244
Heater (if so equipped)
P. 5 - 6
Air conditioning (if so equipped)
P.5-31, 5-41
Front console tray P.3-299 Front console box
P.3-299
Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-244
Air conditioning
P.5-31, 5-41
Auxiliary Audio connecter
(RCA) (if so equipped)
P. 5 - 1 3 2
Auxiliary Video connecter
(RCA) (if so equipped)
P. 5 - 1 3 2
Auxiliary Audio connecter (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-132
Auxiliary Video connecter (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-132
12 V power outlet P.3-290
Audio (if so equipped) P.5-52, 5-80
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-149
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so
equipped) Refer to the separated “Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”
Audio (if so equipped) P.5-52, 5-80
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-149
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so
equipped) Refer to the separated “Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”
Electric rear win-
dow defogger
switch P.3-254 Electric rear
window defog-
ger switch
P. 3 - 2 5 4
Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-19
Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-19
12 V power outlet
P.3-290
Passenger’s airbag
off indicator P.2-42
Pa
ssen ger’s airbag
o ff in d ica tor
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Features and controls
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Sports mode display
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In sports mode, the currently selected shift range 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 continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid; it
does not indicate a malfunction. Once the temperature of
the continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid drops,
shifting in the sports mode will be possible again.
Operation of the CVT
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CAUTION
!
Before selecting a position with the engine running
and the vehicle stationary, fully depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
Do not release the brakes until you are ready to
drive away. The vehicle will begin to move as soon as
the CVT is engaged, especially when the engine
speed is high (fast idle or air conditioning on).
Depress the brake pedal with the right foot.
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) position.
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.
Use the selector lever in the correct shift position in
accordance with driving conditions.
Never coast downhill backward in the driving shift
position { “D” (DRIVE), “L” (LOW) or sports
mode} or coast forward in the “R” (REVERSE)
position.
Engine stopping and increased brake pedal and
steering effort could lead to an accident.
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5
Comfort controls
Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 2
Heater without air conditioning function
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 6
Manual air conditioning with MAX A/C mode
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 12
Manual air conditioning without MAX A/C mode
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 22
Automatic air conditioning with Fahrenheit scale
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 31
Automatic air conditioning with Celsius scale
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 41
Important air conditioning operating tips . . . . . . .5- 51
Air purifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 52
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player
(RBDS and MP3 compatible)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 52
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD
autochanger (RBDS and MP3 compatible)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 80
To play tracks from USB device
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 111To play tracks from a Bluetooth® device
(vehicles with Bluetooth® 2.0 interface) . . . . . . 5- 128
To use the external audio input function
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 132
Steering wheel audio remote control switch
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 134
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 137
Error codes (SIRIUS Satellite Radio)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 139
Error codes (iPod) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 141
Error codes (USB memory device) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 143
Handling of compact discs (CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 145
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 148
Digital clock (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 149
General information about your radio . . . . . . . . . . 5- 150
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Comfort controls
5-3
5
Side ventsMove the knob to make adjustments.
To close the vent, move the knob to the outside as far as possi-
ble.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 page 5-7, 5-13, 5-23, 5-33, 5-43.
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.
A- Knob
1- Close
2- OpenLeft Right
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5-6 Comfort controls
5Heater without air conditioning function
(if
so equipped)
N00737700031
The heater can only be used while the engine is running.Control panel
N00737800029
NOTE
Button (A) is not available for use. The indicator below
the button doesn’t come on even if it is pushed.
Blower speed selection dial
N00737900020
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- Mode selection dial
5- Electric rear window defogger switch → P. 3 - 2 5 4
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5-12 Comfort controls
5Manual air conditioning with MAX A/C
mode
(if so equipped)
N00730300256
The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is run-
ning.Control panel
N00730500216
Blower speed selection dial
N00736500146
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.3-254
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5-14 Comfort controls
5
Air selection switch
N00736800367
Normally, use the outside air 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 air position.
The air selection indicator light (A) shows the selected posi-
tion.
NOTE
When the air conditioning operates with the air selection
switch (A) in the outside air position, the system automat-
ically determines whether to continue using outside air or
to perform 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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Comfort controls
5-15
5
NOTE
While the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and
“ ” position, the air conditioning compressor will run
automatically. The outside air position will also be
selected automatically. (In this case, the air conditioning
indicator will not change.)

When the temperature control dial is set to the “MAX
A/C” position, the air selection will be automatically set
to the recirculation position.

When the temperature control dial is in the “MAX A/C”
position, if it is set to a position other than “MAX A/C”,
the setting for the air selection switch is selected as
described below. The selection of recirculated air or out-
side air depends on the setting before “MAX A/C” was
used.
• If automatic control was set:
Automatic control is continued
• If recirculated air was selected:
Recirculated air is continued
• If outside air was selected:
Outside air is continued
Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function
setting)
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You can change the following functions to match your prefer-
ence.

Enable automatic air control:
When the air conditioning operates, the air selection
switch will be automatically controlled.

Disable automatic air control:
Even when the air conditioning operates, the air selection
switch will not be automatically controlled.

Changing the settings
Press the air selection 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 control”.

While the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and
“ ” position, the air selection will automatically change
to the outside air position, even if the system is set to
“Disable automatic air control”, in order to prevent win-
dows from fogging up.
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