2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK Owners Manual

5-28 Comfort controls
5
Air selection switch
N00737200238
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 press the switch.

Outside air {Indicator light (A) OFF}
Outside air is introduced into the passenger compartment.

Recirculated air {Indicator light (A) ON}
Air is recirculated inside the passenger compartment.When the air conditioning turns on, the air selection is con-
trolled automatically. When the air conditioning turns off, the
air selection automatically goes back to the outside air position.
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 air position every now and then to
keep the windows from fogging up.
NOTE
If the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and “ ”,
you cannot turn the air conditioning off or select the recir-
culation 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.
CAUTION
!
Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the
windows to fog up.
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Comfort controls
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5
Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function
setting)
N00760000063
You can change the following functions to match your prefer-
ence.

Enable automatic air control:
When the mode selection dial or the blower speed selec-
tion dial is set to the “AUTO” position, the air selection
switch will also be automatically controlled.

Disable automatic air control:
Even when the mode selection dial or the blower speed
selection dial is set to the “AUTO” position, the air selec-
tion 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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5-30 Comfort controls
5
Air conditioning switch
N00737300314
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 equipped with a continuously variable
transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST while the
vehicle is stationary, fully depress the brake pedal to
prevent the vehicle from creeping.
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Comfort controls
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5
Personalizing the air conditioning switch (Changing
the function setting)
N00759800074
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 between “ ” and
“ ” position, the air conditioning will run automatically,
even if the system is set to “Disable automatic air condi-
tioning control”, in order to prevent windows from fog-
ging up.
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5-32 Comfort controls
5
Operating the air conditioning system (automatic
mode)
N00731700358
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 will increase as the dial is
turned to the right.
3. Set the mode selection dial to the “AUTO” position.
The vents (except between “ ” and “ ”), recirculation/out-
side air, blower speed, and ON/OFF of air conditioning will be
controlled automatically.
NOTE
Set the temperature at about 75 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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Comfort controls
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5
Operating the air conditioning system (manual
mode)
N00731800072
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)
N00732400280
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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5-34 Comfort controls
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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 between “ ” and
“ ” position, the air conditioning compressor will run
automatically. The outside air position will also be
selected automatically.

If the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and “ ”
you cannot turn the air conditioning off or select the recir-
culation position. This prevents the windows from fog-
ging 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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Comfort controls
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5 Automatic air conditioning with Celsius
scale
(if so equipped)
N00731500297
The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is run-
ning.Control panel
N00711800500
NOTE
There is an interior air temperature sensor (G) in the illus-
trated position.
Never place anything over the sensor, since doing so will
prevent it from functioning properly.
A- Temperature control dial
B- Air selection switch
C- Blower speed selection dial
D- Air conditioning switch
E- Mode selection dial
F- Electric rear window defogger switch → P. 3-251
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