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Personalizing the air conditioning switch (Changing
the function setting)
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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.
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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
18 to 32. The temperature will increase as the dial is
turned to the right.
3. Set the mode selection dial to the “AUTO” position.
The vents (except “ ”), recirculation/outside air, blower
speed, and ON/OFF of air conditioning will be controlled auto-
matically.
NOTE
Set the temperature at about 25 under normal conditions.

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. To prevent the windshield and windows from
fogging up, the vent mode will be changed to “ ” or
“ ” and the blower speed will be reduced.
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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 (windshield, door windows)
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To remove frost or mist from the windshield and door win-
dows, 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 your blower to the maximum speed.
3. Set the temperature to the highest position.
NOTE
While the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” position,
the air conditioning compressor will run automatically.
The outside air position will also be selected automati-
cally.

While the “ ” position is selected, you cannot turn the
air conditioning off or select the recirculation position.
This prevents the windows from fogging up.

To defog quickly, direct the air flow from the side vents
toward the door windows.

When defrosting, do not set the temperature control dial to
the maximum cool position. This will blow cool air on the
window glass and fog it up.
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5 Important air conditioning operating tips
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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.
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5Air purifier
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The air conditioning system is equipped with an air filter to
remove pollen and dust.
The air filter’s ability to collect pollen and dirt is reduced as it
becomes dirty, so replace it periodically. For the maintenance
interval, refer to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL”.NOTE
Operation in certain conditions such as driving on a dusty
road and frequent use of the air conditioning can lead to
reduction of service life of the filter. When you feel that
the air flow is lower than normal or when the windshield
or windows start to fog up easily, replace the air filter.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice for assistance.
Audio system
(if so equipped)
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For information on operations of the audio system for vehicles
equipped with Mitsubishi Multi-Communications sys-
tem(MMCS), refer to the separate owner’s manual.Type 1- AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player
(RBDS and MP3 compatible)
Type 2- AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD changer
(RBDS and MP3 compatible)Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
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To unlock locked channelsThere are two ways to unlock a locked channel. One way is to
unlock a single locked channel of your choice. The other way
is to unlock all locked channels.
To unlock a locked channel, you must enter the lock cancella-
tion code.
1. To unlock a single locked channel of your choice, select
the locked channel that you want to unlock. (If you want
to unlock all locked channels, it doesn't matter which
locked channel you have selected.)
2. Press the TUNE/SOUND switch for about 2 seconds or
longer to enter the MENU mode. Then select the LOCK
setting mode.
3. In the LOCK setting mode, turn the TUNE/SOUND
switch and select “UNLOCK CH” when you want to
unlock one locked channel of your choice or “UNLOCK
ALL” when you want to unlock all locked channels.
4. When you press the TUNE/SOUND switch, the code
entry window will be shown in the display.5. Use the Memory select buttons to enter the code (1111 to
6666) and then press the TUNE/SOUND switch.
6. If the entered code is correct, “UNLOCKED” will be
shown and the locked channel(s) will be unlocked. The
satellite radio will then return to the LOCK setting mode.
If the entered code is incorrect, a warning sound will be
emitted and “CODE ERROR” will be displayed. The code
entry window will then be shown again.
You can try to enter the code again, no matter how many
times an incorrect code has been entered.
NOTE
The default factory setting for the code is “1111”.

You can change the code to any number you want with the
“CODE EDIT” function.
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To cancel a code entry, turn the TUNE/SOUND switch
while the code entry window is displayed.
The code entry will be cancelled and then the setting
menu will be switched. To change the lock cancellation codeYou can change the code for unlocking channel(s) to any num-
ber you want.
1. Press the TUNE/SOUND switch for about 2 seconds or
longer to enter the MENU mode. Then select the LOCK
setting mode.
2. In the LOCK setting mode, turn the TUNE/SOUND
switch and select “CODE EDIT”.
3. When you press the TUNE/SOUND switch, the code
entry window will be shown in the display.
4. Use the memory select buttons to enter the current code
and then press the TUNE/SOUND switch.
5. If the correct code is entered, the code entry window will
be shown again. Enter your desired code.
If the entered code is incorrect, a warning sound will be
emitted and “CODE ERROR” will be displayed. The code
entry window will then be shown again.
You can try to enter the code again, no matter how many
times an incorrect code has been entered.
6. After you enter the new code, press the TUNE/SOUND
switch. The code entry window will be shown again for
confirmation. Enter the new code again and press the
TUNE/SOUND switch.
7. “STORED” will be displayed for 2 seconds, the code will
be changed and the satellite radio will return to the LOCK
setting mode.
NOTE
The SKIP settings, LOCK settings and lock cancellation
code are stored in memory. Disconnecting the battery
cable will erase these settings.
(The lock cancellation code will reset to the default fac-
tory setting: “1111”).To reset the lock cancellation codeIn case you forget the code, it is possible to reset the code to the
factory setting (1111).
1. With the audio power OFF, press the PWR switch and the
TUNE/SOUND switch at the same time.
The display will show “CODE INITIAL”.
2. Press the TUNE/SOUND switch. “YES” will be dis-
played. To reset the code, press the TUNE/SOUND
switch again. “STORED” will be shown for 2 seconds and
the code will be reset.
If you do not want to reset the code, turn the
TUNE/SOUND switch to display “CANCEL” and then
press the TUNE/SOUND switch again. Text messageYou can change what is shown on the display when the satellite
radio tunes into a channel.
Press the DISP button repeatedly to change to your desired dis-
play mode. The order is:Channel Number + Channel Name →
Category Name → Artist Name → Song Title → Composer
NameNOTE
Category name can also displayed by pressing the PTY
button.
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