2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE Defogger

Comfort controls
5-3
5
Side ventsWhen the dimple (A) is pressed, the vents open.
To close the vents, press the dimple on the opposite side.
Change the direction of the air flow by turning the vent itself.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, 5-12.
On vehicles with the automatic air conditioning, press the
MODE switch or defogger switch. (Refer to “MODE switch”
on page 5-20, “Defogger switch” on page 5-21.)
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.
1- Open
2- Close
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5-6 Comfort controls
5Heater without air conditioning function
(if
so equipped)
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The heater can only be used while the engine is running.Control panel
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Blower speed selection dial
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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 lever
2- Air selection lever
3- Mode selection dial
4- Electric rear window defogger switch → P. 3 - 1 2 5
5- Blower speed selection dial
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Comfort controls
5-11
5 Manual air conditioning
(if so equipped)
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The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is run-
ning.Control panel
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Blower speed selection dial
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When the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON,
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 lever
2- Air selection lever
3- Mode selection dial
4- Electric rear window defogger switch→ P.3-125
5- Air conditioning switch
6- Blower speed selection dial
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Comfort controls
5-17
5 Automatic air conditioning
(if so equipped)
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The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is running. Control panel
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Type 2 Type 1
1- Temperature control switch
2- Air conditioning switch
3- MODE switch
4- Air selection switch
5- Blower speed selection switch
6- Defogger switch
7- AUTO switch
8- Electric rear window defogger switch → P.3-125
9- OFF switch
10- Temperature display
11- Mode selection display12- Air selection indicator
13- Air conditioning indicator
14- AUTO indicator
15- Blower speed display
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Comfort controls
5-21
5
Defogger switch
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When this switch is pressed, the mode changes to the “ ”
mode. The indicator light (A) will come on. The selected mode
is shown in the display (B). Refer to “Changing the mode
selection” on page 5-3.NOTE
When the defogger switch is pressed, the air conditioning
system automatically operates and outside air (as opposed
to recirculated air) is selected.
Refer to “Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door win-
dows)” on page 5-26.
Air selection switch
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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.
The selected position will be shown in the display (A).

Outside air: “ ” indicator is ON
Outside air is introduced into the passenger compartment.

Recirculated air: “ ” indicator is ON
Air is recirculated inside the passenger compartment.
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Comfort controls
5-23
5
NOTE
The factory setting is “Enable automatic air control”.

When the defogger switch is pressed, 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 windows from fogging up.
Air conditioning switch
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Push the switch, and the air conditioning compressor will turn
on. The “ ” indicator will be shown in the display (A).
Push the switch again and the air conditioning compressor will
stop and the indicator goes off.
CAUTION
!
Using the air conditioning slightly increases the
engine idle speed. Therefore, make sure your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal when shifting the
transaxle into drive.
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5-24 Comfort controls
5
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 AUTO switch is pressed, or when the tempera-
ture control switch has been set to the minimum tempera-
ture, 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 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 will
flash three times.
NOTE
The factory setting is “Enable automatic air conditioning
control”.

When the defogger switch is pressed, the air conditioning
will run automatically, even if the system is set to “Dis-
able automatic air conditioning control”, in order to pre-
vent windows from fogging up.
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5-26 Comfort controls
5
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. Push the AUTO switch.
2. Set the temperature control switch to the desired tempera-
ture. The temperature can be set within a range of around
61 to 89 (Type 1) or 17 to 31 (Type 2).
The vents, recirculation/outside air, blower speed, temperature
adjustment and ON/OFF of air conditioning will be controlled
automatically.NOTE
Set the temperature at about 75 (Type 1) or 24 (Type 2)
under normal conditions.
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 switch and the MODE
switch to the desired positions. To return to automatic opera-
tion, press the AUTO switch.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 switch or defogger switch (“ ” or
“”).
CAUTION
!
For safety, make sure you have a clear view through
all the windows.
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