2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE cooling

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (if so equipped)
Features and controls 5-43
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position (when passing another vehicle) pushthe accelerator to the floor. The CVT will automatically downshift. For short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle can be
left in selector lever
position and held stati
onary with the service
brake. For longer waiting periods with the engine running, place th
e selector lever in the “N”
(NEUTRAL) position and apply the parking brake, while holding th
e vehicle stationary
with the service brake.
CAUTION If a malfunction occurs in the CVT while driving, the indicator will blink.In this case, immediat
ely park your vehicle
in a safe place and follow these procedures: [If the indicator blinks
rapidly (once per sec-
ond), the CVT fluid is overheating.]Park your vehicle in
a safe place but do not
turn off the engine. M
ove the selector lever
to the “P” (PARK) position and open thebonnet. Keep the engine, idling. After a while, move the selector lever into any position other than
“P” (PARK) position
and confirm that the in
dicator stops blinking.
It is safe to continue driving if the indicator no longer blinks.If the indicator conti
nues blinking or blinks
intermittently, have your
vehicle inspected at
an authorized Mitsubi
shi Motors dealer or
repair facility of your choice. [If the indicator blinks slowly (once per 2 seconds), the CVT sa
fety device may be
operating due to a malfunction.] Have the vehicle inspec
ted at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.
Operation of the CVT

CAUTION Before selecting a pos
ition with the engine
running and the vehicl
e stationary, firmly
depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi- cle from creeping. The vehicle will begin to
move as soon as the
CVT is engaged, especi
ally when the engine
speed or idle speed is
high, or with the air
conditioning (cooling or
heating) operating.
Do not release the brake pedal until you are ready to drive away. Depress the brake pedal with the right foot at all times. Using the left foot c
ould cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency. To prevent sudden acceleration, never run the engine at high rpms when shifting from the “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL). Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot is resting
on the brake pedal will
affect braking efficien
cy and may cause pre-
mature wear of brake pads. Use the selector lever in the correct shift position in accordance
with driving condi-
tions. Never coast downhill backward in the driv-ing shift position “D” (DRIVE) or coast for- ward in the “R” (REVERSE) position. Engine stopping and in
creased brake pedal
and steering effort coul
d lead to an accident.
Do not rev the engine
with the brake pedal
pressed when the vehicle is stationary.This can damage the CVT.Also, when you depress
the accelerator pedal
while holding down the brake pedal with the selector lever in th
e “D” (DRIVE) position,
the engine revolutions
may not rise as high
as when performing the same operation with the selector lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL)position.
Passing acceleration

Waiting

CAUTION
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Vents 7-2 Comfort controls
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Move the knob (A) to make adjustments.
When 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 turn- ing the vent itself.
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To change the position and amount of air flowing from the vents,
turn the mode selec-
tion dial. Refer to “Mode selection dial” on page 7-5, 7-7. On vehicles with the
automatic air condition-
ing, press the MODE
switch or defogger
Ve n t s *: Optional equipment 1- Center vents2- Side ventsAir flow and direction adjust- ments Center vents
*
*
Side vents
1- Open 2- Close
NOTE
 On rare occasions, air from the vents of an air-conditioned vehicle
may be foggy. This is
only moist air cooling suddenly and does not indicate a problem.  Do not let drinks or ot
her liquids get into the
vents as they could pr
event the air condition-
ing from operating normally.
Changing the mode selection
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Manual air conditioning (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-9
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Set the temperature control lever to the desired temperature.
Select the desired
blower speed to fit your needs.
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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.
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Set the mode selection
dial to the positions
shown in the illustration and set the air selec- tion lever to the outside air position. The air flow will be directed to the leg area and the upper part of
the passenger compart-
ment. Set the desired blower speed. Warm air flows to the leg area and unheated or slightly warm
air (depending upon the
position of the temperature control lever) flows to the upper part of the passenger com-partment.
NOTE
 For quick heating, set th
e blower speed at the
3rd position.
Cooling

NOTE
 If 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.
Combination of unheated air and heated air

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Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped) 7-12 Comfort controls
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Press of the blower speed selection switch to increase the blower speed. Press of the blower speed selection switch to decrease the blower speed.The selected blower sp
eed will be shown in
the display (A).
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Press or of the temperature controlswitch to the desired temperature. The selected temperature will be shown in thedisplay (A).
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 arepair facility of your choice for assistance.
 A sound will be made every time you push any of the switches.
Blower speed selection switch

NOTE
1- Increase 2- DecreaseTemperature control switch

NOTE
 While the engine coolant temperature is low, the temperature of the air from the heaterwill be cool/cold until
the engine warms up,
even if you have selected warm air with the switch. To prevent the windshield and windows fromfogging up, the vent mode will be changed to “ ” and the blower sp
eed will be reduced.
 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. • Quick Heating (When th
e temperature is set
to the highest setting) Outside air will be introduced and the air conditioning will stop.If the air selection
and the air conditioning
are operated ma
nually after an automatic
changeover, manual
operation will be
selected. • Quick Cooling (When th
e temperature is set
to the lowest setting) Inside air will be recirculated and the air conditioning wi
ll operate.
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Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped) 7-14 Comfort controls
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the air conditioning turns
off, the air selection
automatically goes back to the outside airposition. If high cooling performanc
e is desired, or if
the outside air is dusty
or contaminated in
some way, use the
recirculat
ion position.
Switch to the outside
air position every now
and then to keep the windows from foggingup.
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You can change the following functions to match your preference.  Enable automatic air control: When the AUTO switch is pressed, the airselection switch will also be automatically controlled.
 Disable automatic air control: Even when the AUTO switch is pressed,the air selection switch will not be auto- matically controlled.  Changing the settings Press the air selecti
on 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 dis-abled to enabled, the system will beep two times and the indicator will flash three times.
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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 condition- ing compressor will stop and the indicatorgoes off.
CAUTION Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the windows to fog up.NOTE
 If you press the AUTO swit
ch to select auto-
matic control after manual operation, the air selection switch will also be automatically controlled.
Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function setting)

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 setto “Disable automatic air control”, in order to prevent windows from fogging up.
Air conditioning switch

CAUTION Using the air conditioni
ng 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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Important air conditioning operating tips
Comfort controls 7-17
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For quick defrosting 1. Push the defogger switch to change to the “ ” position. 2. Set your blower to the maximum speed. 3. Set the temperature to the highest posi-tion.
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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 thenrequires more time to cool. If it is neces- sary to park in the sun, open the windows for the first few minutes of air condition-ing to expel the hot air. 2. Afterwards, keep the windows closed when the air conditioning 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 obstruc-tions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-intake chamber may reduce air flow and plug the water drains.
If 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 facilityof your choice. The air conditioning should be operated for at least five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This includes the quick defrosting mode. Operating the
air condition system
weekly maintains lubrication of the compres- sor internal parts to keep the air conditioning in the best operating condition.
NOTE
 While the mode selection is set “ ” posi- tion, the air conditioni
ng compressor will run
automatically. The outside air position will also be selected automatically.  If the mode selection is set “ ” position, you cannot turn the air conditioning off or select the recirculati
on position. This pre-
vents 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 to the maximum cool position. This will blow cool air on the
window glass and fog it
up.
Important air conditioning operating tips Air conditioning system refrig- erant and lubricant recommen- dations
CAUTION The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the lubricant ZXL 200PG. Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause severe damage a
nd may require replac-
ing your vehicle’s en
tire air conditioning
system. The release of refrigerant into the atmo-sphere is not recommended. The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehi- cle is designed not to
harm the earth’s ozone
layer. However, it ma
y contribute slightly to
global warming. It is recommended that the old refrigerant besaved and recycled for future use.
During a long period of disuse
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Jump-starting the engine For emergencies 8-3
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6. Connect one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dis- charged battery (A),
and then connect the
other end to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (B).
7. Connect one end of the other jumper cable
to the negative (-) terminal of the booster battery (B), and then connect the other end to the designated ground location of the vehicle with the dischargedbattery (A) at the point farthest from the battery.
8. Start the engine in the vehicle providing the boost. Let the engine idle a few min-utes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. 9. After the engine is
started, disconnect the
cables in the reverse order from the way you connected them.
WA R N I N G Make sure that the jumper cables and your clothing are clear of the cooling fansand drive belts. Entanglement with the fans or belts can cause serious personal injury.NOTE
 Open the terminal co
ver before connecting
the jumper cable to the positive terminal ofthe battery. (Refer to “Battery” on page 9-10.)
 Use the proper cables suitable for the battery size.Otherwise heat damage
to the cables could
result.WA R N I N G Be sure to follow the proper order when connecting the batteries, of: 
 Make sure that the connection is made to the correct designated location (asshown in the illustration) properly. If the connection is directly made to the negative (-) terminal of the battery, the flammablegases from inside the battery might catch fire and explode, caus
ing personal injury.
When connecting the jumper cable, do not connect the positive (+) cable to the nega- tive (-) terminal. Sparks can make the bat-tery explode.NOTE
Charging the battery by using an external battery charger
WA R N I N G Always remove the battery from your vehicle when the battery is charged by an external battery charger. Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away from the battery because the battery couldexplode. Keep your work area well vented when charging or using
the battery in an
enclosed space. Remove all the caps
before charging the
battery. Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro- sive diluted sulfuric acid. If electrolyte comes in contact with your hands, eyes,clothes, or the pain
ted surface of your
vehicle, thoroughly flush with water. If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush themimmediately and thoroughly with water, and get prompt medical attention.
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Engine overheating 8-4 For emergencies
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If you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge after the engine has been started byusing jumper cables, the engine may misfire. This can cause the an
ti-lock braking system
warning light to blink on and off. This is onlydue to the low battery voltage. It is not a problem with the brak
e system. If this hap-
pens, fully charge the battery and ensure thecharging system is operating properly.
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If the high coolant temperature warning lightilluminates during the engine is running, the engine may be overheating. If this happens: 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.2. With the engine st
ill running, carefully
raise the engine hood to vent the engine compartment.
3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If the fan is not turning, stop the engineimmediately and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil- ity of your choice for assistance. 4. If you see steam or spray coming from under the hood, turn off the engine. 5. If you do not see stea
m or spray coming
from under the hood, leave the engine onuntil the high coolant temperature warn- ing light goes off. After the high coolant temperature warning light has gone off,you can start driving again. If the high coolant temperature warning light stays on, turn off the engine.
6. When you do not see any more steam or spray, open the hood. Look for obviousleaks, such as a split radiator hose. Be careful as components will be hot. Any leak source must be repaired.7. If there is no obvious leak source, check the coolant level in the engine coolant reserve tank. If there is none, or if it is toolow, slowly add coolant. 8. If the engine coolant reserve tank needs coolant, you will probably also need to add coolant to the radiator. Do not loosen or remove the radiator cap until the enginehas cooled down. 9. Start the engine, and slowly add coolant, up to the bottom of the filler neck. Use plain water if you have to (and replace itwith the right coolant as soon as possible).
 Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working near the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of chil- dren.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakes Engine overheating
WA R N I N G
WA R N I N G To avoid personal injury
, keep hands, hair,
jewelry and clothes aw
ay from the cooling
fan. The cooling fan ca
n start at any time.
WA R N I N GBefore raising the engine hood, check to see if there is steam or spray coming fromunder the hood. Steam or spray comingfrom an overheated en
gine could seriously
scald you. Do not open the hood until there is nosteam or spray.
WA R N I N G Removing the radiat
or cap could scald
you with escaping hot water or steam. When checking the radiator level, coverthe cap with a cloth before trying to remove it. Turn it slowly counterclock- wise, without pressing down, to the firstnotch. The pressure in the system will then be let out. When the pressure is COM- PLETELY LET OUT, press down andkeep turning the cap counterclockwise until it comes off.
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