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NOTE•Electric power consumption is high, such
as when the rear window demister or oth-
er electrical components are operating or
the blower speed is set to a high setting.
• Battery voltage or battery performance is
low.
• Check engine warning lamp is illuminated
or the
indication lamp is blinking.
• On 4WD vehicles, the drive mode-selec-
tor in “4H” or “4L” (Easy select 4WD),
“4HLc” or “4LLc” (Super select 4WD II).
l In the following cases, the engine will not
stop automatically even if “AS&G” indica-
tion lamp turn on.
• Push the accelerator pedal.
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low.
• Operate the steering wheel.
• Parking on steep hill.
l Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving because this will cause detec-
tion of clutch pedal malfunction and blink-
ing of AS&G OFF display/indicator, and AS&G system will not operate.
l If the AS&G system operates while the air
conditioner is operating, both the engine and
the air conditioning compressor will stop.
Therefore, only the blower will operate, the windows may start to fog up. If this occurs,
press the demister switch to restart the en- gine.
Refer to “Demister switch” on page 7-15.
NOTEl If the windows become fogged up each time
the engine is stopped, we recommend you to
deactivate the AS&G system by pressing the
“AS&G OFF” switch. Refer to “To deacti- vate” on page 6-26.
l If the air conditioner is operating, set the
temperature control higher to lengthen the
time that the engine is stopped automatical- ly.Automatically restarting the
engine
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Depress the clutch pedal while the gearshift lever is in the “N” (Neutral) position. The in- dication lamp turns off and the engine restarts
automatically.
NOTEl Do not move the gearshift lever to a position
other than the “N” (Neutral) position or do
not release the clutch pedal while the engine is restarting automatically. The starter motor will stop and the engine will not restart auto-
matically.NOTEl If the engine does not restart automatically
or if the engine stalls, the charge warning lamp and check engine warning lamp will il-
luminate.
If this occurs, the engine will not restart even if the clutch pedal is depressed again. While depressing the brake pedal, fully de-press the clutch pedal and turn the ignition
switch to the “START” position or press the engine switch to start the engine.
For details, refer to “Starting and stopping
the engine” on page 6-17.CAUTIONl In the following cases, the engine will restart
automatically even if the engine was stopped
by the AS&G system. Pay attention, other- wise an unexpected accident might occur
when the engine restarts.
• Vehicle speed is 3 km/h (2 mph) or higher
when coasting down a slope.
• Brake booster vacuum pressure is low be-
cause the brake pedal is depressed repeat- edly or depressed harder than usual.
• Engine coolant temperature is low.
• When the air conditioner is operated by
pressing the air conditioning switch.
• When the preset temperature of the air
conditioner is changed significantly.
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*
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CAUTION•When the air conditioner is operated in
AUTO mode where the temperature con- trol is set to the max. hot or the max. cool
(for vehicles with automatic climate air conditioning)
• When the air conditioner is ON, the pas-
senger compartment temperature rises and the air conditioning compressor operatesto lower the temperature.
• Demister switch is pressed.
Refer to “For quick demisting” on page
7-16.
• Electric power consumption is high, such
as when the rear window demister or oth- er electrical components are operating or
the blower speed is set to a high setting.
• Battery voltage or battery performance is
low.
• Operate the steering wheel.
• Driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• Driver’s door is opened.NOTEl In the following cases, the engine will not
restart automatically.
• While the engine is stopped automatical-
ly, the “AS&G OFF” switch is pressed to
deactivate the “AS&G” system.
• Bonnet is opened.
l When the engine restarts automatically, the
audio volume may temporarily decrease.
This does not indicate a malfunction.NOTEl While the engine is stopped automatically,
the air volume change of the air conditioner
may temporarily be experienced. This does not indicate a malfunction.To deactivate
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The AS&G system is automatically activated
when the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” position or the operation mode put in
ON. You can deactivate the system by press- ing the “AS&G OFF” switch.
When the AS&G system is deactivated, the
indicator will be turned on.
To reactivate the AS&G system, press the “AS&G OFF” switch; the indicator will turn
off.
NOTEl This indicator will also turn on for a few
seconds when the ignition switch is turned to
the “ON” position or the operation mode put in ON.If the indication lamp blinks
while driving
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If the indication lamp blinks, the AS&G
system is malfunctioning and will not oper-
ate.
We recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system*
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Foot/Demister position Demister positionNOTElFor vehicles with the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system, the windows may start to fog up while the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system is operating. If this
occurs, press the demister switch to remove fog from the windows.
Heater/Manual air
conditioning* E00700501680
The heater/air conditioning can only be used while the engine is running.CAUTIONl The engine speed may increase when the air
conditioning is operating.
With an increased engine speed, an A/T ve-
hicle will creep to a greater degree than with a lower engine speed. Fully depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from
creeping.Control panel
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1- Mode selection dial
Heater/Manual air conditioning*
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2- Rear window demister switch ® p. 5-27
3- Blower speed selection dial
4- Air conditioning switch*
5- Temperature control dial
6- Air selection leverBlower speed selection dial
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Select the blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial clockwise or anticlock- wise.
The blower speed will gradually increase as
the dial is turned to the right.
Temperature control dial
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Turn the temperature control dial clockwise
to make the air warmer. Turn it anticlockwise
to make the air cooler.NOTEl 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
lever.Mode selection dial
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To change the position of air flowing from
the ventilators, turn the mode selection dial.
(Refer to “Mode selection” on page 7-03.)CAUTIONl When using the mode selection dial between
the “” and “” positions, prevent fog-
ging by moving the air selection lever to se-
lect outside air.
(Refer to “Air selection lever” on page 7-06.)
Heater/Manual air conditioning*
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NOTElWith the mode selection dial between the
“” and “” positions, air flows mainly
to the upper part of the passenger compart-
ment. With the mode selection dial between
the “
” and “” positions, air flows
mainly to the leg area.
l With the mode selection 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 windscreen and door
windows.
Air selection lever
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To change the air selection, use the air selec-
tion lever.
l “
” Outside air
Outside air is introduced into the passen-
ger compartment.
l “
” Recirculated air
Air is recirculated inside the passenger
compartment.CAUTIONl Use of the “” (recirculation) position for
extended time may cause the windows to fog up.NOTEl Normally, use the “” (outside) position
to keep the windscreen and side windows clear and quickly remove fog or frost from
the windscreen.
If high cooling performance is desired, or if
the outside air is dusty or otherwise contami-
nated, use the “
” (recirculation) position.
Switch to the “
” (outside) position peri-
odically to increase ventilation so that the windows do not become fogged up.
Air conditioning switch*
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Push the switch to turn the air conditioning
on, indication lamp (A) will come on.
Push the switch again to switch it off.
Operating the air conditioning
system
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Select dials and levers as shown in the illus- tration according to your purpose.
Heater/Manual air conditioning*
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HeatingNOTElFor maximum heat, set the blower speed at
the 3 rd
position.Cooling (Manual air condition-
ing)
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CAUTIONl If the outside air is dusty or otherwise conta-
minated, or if high cooling performance is
desired, set air selection lever to the “
”
(recirculation) position and the temperature control dial all the way to the right.
Switch to the “
” (outside) position peri-
odically to increase ventilation so that the windows do not become fogged up.
Combination of unheated air
and heated air
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Demisting of the windscreenand door windows
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CAUTIONl For safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows.
Heater/Manual air conditioning*
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RHD LHD
RHD LHD
RHD
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For ordinary demistingFor quick demistingNOTElTo demist effectively, direct the air flow
from the side ventilators towards the door windows.
l Do not set the temperature control dial to the
max. cool position. Cool air will blow
against the window glasses and prevent de- misting.Introduction of outside air
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Heater/Manual air conditioning*
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LHD LHD
RHD LHD
RHD
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Automatic climate control air conditioner*E00702401638
The air conditioner can only be used while the engine is running.CAUTIONl The engine speed may increase when the air conditioning is operating. With an increased engine speed, an
A/T vehicle will creep to a greater degree than
with a lower engine speed. Fully depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
Control panel
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1- Temperature control switch
2- Air conditioning switch
3- MODE switch
4- Blower speed selection switch
5- Air selection switch6- Demister switch
7- AUTO switch
8- Rear window demister switch ® p. 5-27
9- OFF switch10- Temperature display ® p. 7-11
11- Air conditioning indicator
12- Mode selection display
13- Blower speed display
Automatic climate control air conditioner*
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