2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE window

Vehicle preparatio
n before driving
Driving safety 6-3
6
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always check for the following:  Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all passengers are seated andwearing their seat
belts properly (with
children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints), and that
all the doors and the
liftgate are locked.
 Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while keeping good visibility,and good control of the steering wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls. Check the instrument panel indicators and multi-information display for any possible prob- lem.  Similarly, the front
passenger seat should
also be moved as fa
r back as possible.
 Make sure that infants and small children are properly restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.
Check these by selectin
g the defroster mode,
and set the blower switch on high. You should be able to feel the air blowing against thewindshield. Refer to “Defrosti
ng or defogging (wind-
shield, door windows)” on page 7-10, 7-16. Check all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Look for stones, nails,glass, or other objects
stuck in the tread. Look
for any tread cuts or
sidewall cracks. Check
the wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires(including spare tire) for proper pressure.
WA R N I N G If a floor mat is the
wrong size or is not
properly installed, it can interfere with theoperation of the pedals. Interference withthe pedals can cause unintended accelera- tion and/or increase
d stopping distances
resulting in a cras
h and injury. Always
make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Always use the retaining clip on the driver’s floorboard to secure the floor mat. Always install the mat with the correct side facing down. Never install a second mat over or under an existing floor mat. Do not use a floor mat designed for another model vehicle even if it is aMitsubishi genu
ine floor mat.
Before driving, be sure to check the fol- lowing:• Periodically check that the floor mat isproperly secured with the retaining clips. If you remove the fl
oor mat while clean-
ing the inside of you
r vehicle or for any
other reason, always
check the condition
of the floor mat afte
r it has been rein-
stalled.• While the vehicle is stopped with theengine off, check that
the floor mat is not
interfering with the pedals by depressing the pedals fully.
Vehicle preparation before driving Seat belts and seats
Defrosters Tires
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Loading information 6-6 Driving safety
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Your front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over curbs or parking stop blocks. Be careful when traveling up or down steepslopes where your bumper can scrape the road. More effort could be required to turn the steering wheel. Refer to “Electric power steering system(EPS)” on page 5-48.
Always carry the key and lock all doors and the liftgate when leaving the vehicle unat- tended.Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
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It is very importa
nt to know how much
weight your vehicle can carry. This weight iscalled the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of
all occupants, cargo,
non-factory-installed options, if any, beingtowed. The tire and load
ing information plac-
ard located on the driver’s door sill of your vehicle will show how
much weight it may
properly carry. It is important to fami
liarize yourself with the
following terms before loading your vehicle:
 Vehicle maximum load on the tire: load on an individual tire th
at is determined by
distributing to each ax
le its share of the
maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two. Vehicle normal load on the tire: load on an individual tire that is
determined by dis-
tributing to each axle its share of the curbweight, accessory
weight, and normal
occupant weight and dividing by two.  Maximum loaded vehicle weight: the sum of - (a) Curb weight;(b) Accessory weight; (c) Vehicle capacity weight; and (d) Production options weight. Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehi- cle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil, and cool-
ant.  Accessory weight: the combined weight (in excess of those standard items whichmay be replaced) of automatic transmis- sion, power steering
, power brakes, power
windows, power seats,
radio, and heater,
to the extent that these items are available as factory- installe
d equipment (whether
installed or not). Vehicle capacity weight: the rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lbs (68 kg)
*
times the vehicle’s designated seatingcapacity.
WA R N I N G Leaving the engine ru
nning risks injury or
death from accidentally moving the gear-shift lever (manual transaxle) or the selec-tor lever (CVT) or from the accumulation of toxic exhaust fumes in the passenger compartment.
Where you park
WA R N I N G Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as dry grass orleaves can come in
contact with a hot
exhaust, since a fire could occur.
Do not keep the steering wheel fully turned for a long time
When leaving the vehicle Loading information
WA R N I N G Never overload your ve
hicle. Overloading
can damage your vehicl
e, adversely affect
vehicle performance, including handling and braking, cause tire failure, and resultin an accident.
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Vents
Comfort controls 7-3
7
switch. (Refer to “MODE switch” on page 7-13, “Defogger switch” on page 7-13.)These symbols are used in the next several illustrations to demonstr
ate 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 vents Air flows only to the upper part of the passen- ger compartment. Air flows to the upper part of the passenger compartment, and flows to the leg area.
Air flows mainly to the leg area.
Air flows to the leg area, the windshield and the door windows.
Face position Foot/Face position
NOTE
 With the mode select
ion dial between the
“ ” and “ ” positions, air flows mainly to the upper part of the passenger compart-ment. With the mode se
lection dial between
the “ ” and “ ” positions, air flows mainly to the leg area.
Foot position
Foot/Defroster position
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Air flows mainly to the windshield and the door windows.
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The heater can only be used while the engineis 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 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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The temperature control lever is used to select the desired air temperature.
NOTE
 With the mode selec
tion dial between the
“ ” and “ ” positions, air flows mainly to the leg area. With the mode selection dial between the “ ”and “ ” positions, air flows mainly to the windshield and the door windows.
Defroster position
Heater without air condi- tioning function
(if so equipped)
Control panel

1- Temperature control lever 2- Air selection lever 3- Mode selection dial4- Electric rear win
dow defogger switch
 P. 5-80
5- Blower speed selection dial
Blower speed selection dial

Temperature control lever

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Heater without air conditioning function (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-5
7
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To change the amount of air flowing from the vents, turn the mode
selection dial. Refer to
“Changing the mode se
lection” on page 7-2.
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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 wind-shield. To change the air selection, use the air selec- tion lever.  “ ” Outside air  “ ” Recirculated air
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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Set the mode selection
dial to the “ ” posi-
tion and set the air selection lever to the out- side air position.Set the temperature control lever to the desired temperature.
Select the desired
blower speed to fit your needs.
1- Cooler 2- WarmerMode selection dial

Air selection lever

CAUTION Using recirculated ai
r for a long time may
cause the windows to fog up.
Operating the system

Heating

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Heater without air conditioning function (if so equipped) 7-6 Comfort controls
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Set the mode selection dial to the positions shown in the illustrati
on and set the air selec-
tion lever to the out
side 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 unheatedor slightly warm air (depending upon the position of the temper
ature control lever)
flows to the upper part of the passenger com-partment.
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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 ke
ep 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 turn- ing the blower speed selection dial. 4. Select your desired temperature by settingthe temperature control lever.
For quick defrosting 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Set the air selection lever to the outside airposition. 3. Set your blower to the maximum speed. 4. Set the temperature to the highest posi-tion.
NOTE
 For quick heating, set the blower speed at the 3rd position.
Combination of unheated air and heated air

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
 To defog quickly, direct the air flow from the side vents toward the door windows.
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Manual air conditioning (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-7
7
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The air conditioning ca
n only be used while
the engine is running.
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When the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON, select
the blower speed by
turning the blower sp
eed selection dial.
Turning the dial clockw
ise 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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The temperature control lever is used to select the desired air temperature.
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To change the amount of air flowing from thevents, turn the mode
selection dial. Refer to
“Changing the mode se
lection” on page 7-2.
Manual air conditioning
(if so
equipped)Control panel

1- Temperature control lever 2- Air selection lever 3- Mode selection dial 4- Electric rear
window defogger
switch
 P. 5 - 8 0
5- Air conditioning switch 6- Blower speed selection dial
Blower speed selection dial

Temperature control lever

1- Cooler2- Warmer
NOTE
 While the engine coolant temperature is low, the temperature of the air from the heaterwill be cool/cold unti
l the engine warms up,
even if you have selected warm air with the lever.
Mode selection dial

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Manual air conditioning (if so equipped) 7-8 Comfort controls
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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 wind- shield. To change the air selection, use the air selec- tion lever.  “ ” Outside air  “ ” Recirculated air
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 the windows from fogging up.
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Push the switch, and the air conditioningcompressor will turn on. The air conditioning indicator light (A) will come on.
Push the switch again and the air condition- ing compressor will stop and the indicatorlight (A) goes off.
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Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi-tion and set the air sele
ction lever to the out-
side air position.
Air selection lever

CAUTION Using recirculated ai
r for a long time may
cause the windows to fog 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.
Operating the air conditioning system

Heating

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