2014 MITSUBISHI LANCER engine

Heater without air conditioni
ng function (if so equipped) Comfort controls 7-5
7
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Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air warmer. Turn it counterclock-wise to make the air cooler.
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To change the amount of air flowing from thevents, turn the mode selection dial. Refer to“Changing the mode selection” on page 7-2.
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Normally, use the outside air position to keepthe windshield and side windows clear and toquickly remove fog or frost from the wind- shield. 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}  Recirculation air {Indicator light (A) ON}
The air selection indicator light (A) shows the selected 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 th
e windows from fogging
up.
Temperature control dial

NOTE
 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 thedial.
Mode selection dial

Air selection switch

CAUTION Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the windows to fog up.

Manual air conditioning with
MAX A/C mode (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-7
7
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Select your desired blower speed by turn- ing the blower speed selection dial.3. Select your desired temperature by turn- ing the temperature control dial.
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 posi- tion.
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The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is running.
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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion, select the blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial. Turning the dial clockwise will increase theblower speed; turning the dial counterclock- wise will decrease it. When the dial is set to the “OFF” position, all fan-driven airflowwill stop.
NOTE
 To defog quickly, direct
the air flow from the
side vents toward the door windows.
Manual air conditioning with MAX A/C mode
(if so
equipped)Control panel

1- Temperature control dial
2- Air selection switch 3- Blower speed selection dial4- Air conditioning switch 5- Mode selection dial 6- Electric rear window defogger switch
 P.5-160
Blower speed selection dial

Manual air conditioning with
MAX A/C mode (if so equipped)
7-8 Comfort controls
7
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Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air warmer. Turn it counterclock-wise to make the air cooler.
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To change the amount of
air flowing from the
vents, turn the mode selection dial. Refer to“Changing the mode selection” on page 7-2.
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Normally, use the outside air position to keepthe windshield and side windows clear and toquickly remove fog or frost from the wind- shield. To change the air selection, simply press the air selection switch. A sound will be madeevery 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 controlled automatically. When the air conditioning turns off, the airselection automatically goes back to the out- side air position. The air selection indicator light (A) shows theselected position.
Temperature control dial

NOTE
 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 thedial.  For instructions on how to use the “MAX A/C” position (A), refer to “For quick cool- ing” on page 7-11.
Mode selection dial

Air selection switch

NOTE
 When the air conditioning operates with the air selection switch (A) in the outside air position, the system automatically deter-mines whether to continue using outside air or to perform recirculation. If the outside temperature is high, the systemselects recirculation to achieve rapid cooling and causes the air selection indicator in the switch to illuminate. When the air condition-ing turns off or the blower speed selection dial is set to the “OFF” position, the air selection automatically goes back to the out-side position.

Manual air conditioning without
MAX A/C mode (if so equipped)
7-12 Comfort controls
7
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Set the mode selection dial (between “ ” and “ ”) to remove frost or mist from the windshield and door window. Use this setting to keep the windshield and door windows clear of mist, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain orsnow). 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Select your desired
blower speed by turn-
ing the blower speed selection dial. 3. Select your desired temperature by turn- ing the temperature control dial.
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 posi-tion.
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The air conditioning can only be used whilethe engine is running.
Defrosting or defogging (wind- shield, door windows)

CAUTION For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows.
For ordinary defrosting
NOTE
 While the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and “ ” position, the air condition- ing compressor will run automatically. The outside air position will also be automati- cally selected. (In this case, the air condition-ing indicator will not change.)
 While the between “ ” and “ ” position is selected, you cannot turn the air condition- ing 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 near the “MAX A/C” cool posi- tion. This will blow cool air on the window glass and fog it up.
Manual air conditioning without MAX A/C mode
(if so
equipped)
NOTE

Manual air conditioning withou
t MAX A/C mode (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-13
7
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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion, select the blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial.Turning the dial clockwise will increase the blower speed; turning the dial counterclock- wise will decrease it. When the dial is set tothe “OFF” position, all fan-driven airflow will stop.
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Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air warmer. Turn it counterclock-wise to make the air cooler.
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To change the amount of air flowing from thevents, turn the mode selection dial. Refer to “Changing the mode selection” on page 7-2.
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Normally, use the outside air position to keepthe windshield and side windows clear and to
Control panel

1- Temperature control dial2- Air selection switch 3- Blower speed selection dial4- Air conditioning switch 5- Mode selection dial 6- Electric rear window defogger switch
 P.5-160
Blower speed selection dial

Temperature control dial

NOTE
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

Air selection switch

Automatic air conditioning with
Fahrenheit scale (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-17
7
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Set the mode selection dial (between “ ” and “ ”) to remove frost or mist from the windshield and door window. Use this setting to keep the windshield and door windows clear of mist, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain orsnow). 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the out- side air position. 3. Select your desired blower speed by turn- ing the blower speed selection dial.4. Select your desired temperature by turn- ing the temperature control dial.
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 posi- tion.
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The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is running.
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Defrosting or defogging (wind- shield, door windows)

CAUTION For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows.
For ordinary defrosting
NOTE
 While the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” position, the air conditioning com- pressor will run automatically. The outside air position will also be automaticallyselected.
 To defog quickly, direct
the air flow from the
side vents toward the door windows.  When defrosting, do not set the temperature control dial near the maximum cool position.This will blow cool air on the window glass and fog it up.
Automatic air conditioning with Fahrenheit scale
(if so
equipped)Control panel

1- Temperature control dial 2- Air selection switch
NOTE

Automatic air conditioning with
Fahrenheit scale (if so equipped)
7-18 Comfort controls
7
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When the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion, select the blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial. Turning the dial clockwise will increase theblower speed; turning the dial counterclock- wise will decrease it. When the dial is set to the “OFF” position, all fan-driven airflowwill stop.
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Use this dial to adjust the temperature in thepassenger compartment. Turn the temperaturecontrol dial clockwise to make the air warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the air cooler.
The above indicates the factory settings. You can personalize the air selection switch and air conditioning switch to match your per-sonal preferences. Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.Refer to “Personalizing the air conditioning switch (Changing the function setting)” on page 7-20.Refer to “Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function setting)” on page
3- Blower speed selection dial 4- Air conditioning switch5- Mode selection dial 6- Electric rear window defogger switch
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There is an interior air temperature sensor (A) in the illustrated position.Never place anything over the sensor, since doing so will prevent it from functioning properly.
Blower speed selection dial

Temperature control dial

NOTE
 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.  When the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest setting under the AUTO opera-tion, the air selection and the air conditioning will be automatically changed as follows. Also, if the air selection is operated manuallyafter an automatic changeover, manual oper- ation will be selected. • Quick Heating (When the temperature is set to the highest setting) Outside air will be introduced and the airconditioning will stop. • Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the lowest setting) Inside air will be recirculated and the air conditioning will operate.

Automatic air conditioning with
Fahrenheit scale (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-21
7
 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 tempera-ture control dial has been set to the mini- mum temperature, the air conditioning switch is automatically controlled.  Disable automatic air conditioning con- trol: The air conditioning switch is not auto- matically controlled, unless the air condi-tioning switch is used.  Changing the settings: Press the air conditioning switch for about 10 seconds or longer. When the setting has changed, the systemwill 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 dis-abled to enabled, the system will beep two times and the indicator light will flash three times.
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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” position.
2. Select the temperature control dial to the desired temperature. The temperature can be set within a range of around 61 to 89. The temperature will increase as the dialis turned to the right. 3. Set the mode selection dial to the “AUTO” position.
The vents (except between “ ” and “ ”), recirculation/outside air, blower speed, andON/OFF of air conditioning will be con-trolled automatically.
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Blower speed and vent mode may be con- trolled manually by setting the blower speed selection dial and the mode selection dial to
NOTE
 The factory setting is “Enable automatic air conditioning control”.
 While the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and “ ” position, the air condition- ing will run automatically, even if the system is set to “Disable automatic air conditioningcontrol”, in order to prevent windows from fogging up.
Operating the air conditioning system (automatic mode)

NOTE
NOTE
 Set the temperature at about 75 under normal conditions.  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 thedial. To prevent the windshield and windows from fogging up, the vent mode will be changed to “ ” or “ ” and the blower speed will be reduced.
Operating the air conditioning system (manual mode)