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Operating the air conditioning system
N00731100264
HeatingSet the mode selection dial to the “ ” position and set the air
selection lever to the outside air position.
Set the temperature control lever to the desired temperature.
Select the desired blower speed to fit your needs.NOTEFor quick heating, set the blower speed at the 3rd position.
Cooling
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1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the air selection lever to the outside air position.
3. Push the air conditioning switch.
4. Change the temperature by setting the temperature control
lever.
5. Set the desired blower speed.NOTEIf the outside air is dusty or contaminated in some way, set
the air selection lever to the recirculation position. Let in
some outside air from time to time for good ventilation.
To cool the leg areas, set the mode selection dial to the
“ ” position.
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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. Set the air selection lever to the outside air position.
3. Select your desired blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial.
4. Select your desired temperature by setting the temperature
control lever.
5. Push the air conditioning switch.For quick defrosting
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the air selection lever to the outside air position.
3. Set your blower to the maximum speed.
4. Set the temperature to the highest position.
5. Push the air conditioning switch.
NOTETo 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 would blow cool
air on the window glass and fog it up.
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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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Temperature control switch
N00737000324
Press or of the temperature control switch to the
desired temperature.
The selected temperature will be shown in the display (A).
NOTEWhile 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 switch.
To prevent the windshield and windows from fogging up,
the vent mode will be changed to “ ” and the blower
speed will be reduced.
When the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest
setting under the AUTO operation, the air selection and
the air conditioning will be automatically changed as fol-
lows.
• Quick Heating (When the temperature is set to the high-
est setting)
Outside air will be introduced and the air conditioning
will stop.
If the air selection and the air conditioning are operated
manually after an automatic changeover, manual opera-
tion will be selected.
• Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the low-
est setting)
Inside air will be recirculated and the air conditioning
will operate.
The above indicates the factory settings. You can personalize
the air selection switch and air conditioning switch to match
your personal 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 page5-24.
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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.NOTEWhen 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
N00737200368
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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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.NOTEIf you press the AUTO switch to select automatic control
after manual operation, the air selection switch will also
be automatically controlled.
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 AUTO switch is pressed, the air selection
switch will also be automatically controlled.
Disable automatic air control:
Even when the AUTO switch is pressed, 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 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.
CAUTION
!Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the
windows to fog up.
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NOTEThe 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
N00737300343
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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Personalizing the air conditioning switch (Changing
the function setting)
N00759800090
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.
NOTEThe 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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