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
NOTElIn extreme cold, the air conditioning control
panel screen may operate sluggishly. This does not indicate a problem.
It will disappear when the vehicle interior temperature rises to a normal temperature.Blower speed selection switch
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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 speed will be shown in
the display (A).
1- Increase
2- DecreaseTemperature control switch
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Press or of the temperature control
switch to the desired temperature.
The selected temperature will be shown in
the display (A).
NOTEl The temperature value of air conditioner is
switched in conjunction with outside tem-
perature display unit of the multi informa- tion display.
Refer to “Changing the temperature unit” on
page 5-10.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
switch.
To prevent the windscreen and windows from fogging up, the ventilator mode will be
changed to “
” and the blower speed will
be reduced while the system is operating in the AUTO mode.
l When the temperature is set to the highest or
the lowest, the air selection and the air con-
ditioner will be automatically changed as follows.
Also, if the air selection is operated manual-
ly after an automatic changeover, manual operation will be selected.
• Quick Heating (When the temperature is
set to the highest setting)
Outside air will be introduced and the air conditioner will stop.
• Quick Cooling (When the temperature is
set to the lowest setting)
Inside air will be recirculated and the air
conditioner will operate.
The settings described above are the factory
settings.
Automatic climate control air conditioner*
7-11OKTE17E1For pleasant driving7 Type 1
Type 2
NOTElNormally, use the outside position to keep
the windscreen and side windows clear and
quickly remove fog or frost from the wind- screen.
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 periodically to in- crease ventilation so that the windows do notbecome fogged up.
l When the engine coolant temperature rises
to a certain level, the air selection is auto- matically switched to the recirculation posi-
tion and the indication lamp (A) comes on. At this time, the system will not switch tothe outside position even if the air selection
switch is pressed.Customizing the air selection
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Functions can be changed as desired, as sta-
ted below.
l Enable automatic air control
When the AUTO switch is pressed, the
air selection switch is also controlled au- tomatically.
l Disable automatic air control
Even when the AUTO switch is pressed, the air selection switch is not controlled
automatically.
l Setting change method
Hold down the air selection switch for approximately 10 seconds or more. • When the setting is changed from ena-
ble to disable
3 sounds are emitted and the indica- tion lamp flashes 3 times.
• When the setting is changed from dis-
able to enable
2 sounds are emitted and the indica- tion lamp flashes 3 times.NOTEl The factory setting is “Enable automatic air
control.”
l When the demister switch is pressed, in or-
der to prevent misting of the windows the
ventilator automatically switches to outside air even if “Disable automatic air control” is set.AUTO switch
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When the AUTO switch is pressed, the indi-
cation lamp (A) comes on and the mode se- lection, blower speed adjustment, recircula-
ted/outside air selection, temperature adjust- ment, and air conditioner ON/OFF status are all controlled automatically.
Automatic climate control air conditioner*
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NOTElFor vehicles with the Auto Stop & Go
(AS&G) system, if the demister switch is
pressed, the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) sys- tem will not operate and the engine will notstop automatically even if the vehicle is stopped. This is to ensure that good visibility
is maintained.Important operation tips for
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lPark the vehicle in the shade.
Parking in the hot sun will make the ve-
hicle inside extremely hot, and it will re-
quire more time to cool the interior.
If it is necessary to park in the sun, open the windows for the first few minutes of
air conditioning operation to expel the
hot air.
l Close the windows when the air condi-
tioning is in use. The entry of outside air
through open windows will reduce the cooling efficiency.
l Too much cooling is not good for the
health. The inside air temperature should
only be 5 to 6 °C below the outside air temperature.
l When operating the system, make sure
the air intake, which is located in front
of the windscreen, is free of obstructions such as leaves and snow. Leaves collec- ted in the air-intake plenum may reduce
air flow and plug the plenum water
drains.
Air conditioning system refrig- erant and lubricant recommen-dations
If the air conditioning seems less effective than usual, the cause might be a refrigerant
leak. We recommend you to have the system inspected.
The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be charged with the refrigerant
HFC- 134a and the lubricant DH-PR.
Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will
cause severe damage which will result in the need to replace your vehicle’s entire air con-
ditioning system. The release of refrigerant into the atmosphere should be prevented.
It is recommended that the refrigerant be re- covered and recycled for further use.
During a long period of disuse
The air conditioning should be operated for at
least five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This is to prevent poor lubrication
of the compressor internal parts and to main-
tain the air conditioning in the best operating
condition.
Air purifier*
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An air filter has been incorporated into thisair conditioner so that dirt and dust are
cleaned from the air.
Replace the air filter periodically as its ability
to clean the air will be reduced as it collects pollen and dirt. For the maintenance interval,
refer to the “SERVICE BOOKLET”.
NOTEl Operation in certain conditions such as driv-
ing on a dusty road and frequent use of the air conditioner can lead to reduction of serv-
ice life of the filter. When you feel that the air flow is lower than normal or when the
windscreen or windows start to fog up easi- ly, replace the air filter.
We recommend you to have it checked.
Important operation tips for the air conditioning
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NOTElOpen the terminal cover before connecting
the jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal
of the battery.
(Refer to “Battery” on page 10-10.)WARNINGl Make sure that the connection is made
to the appointed position (shown in the il-
lustration). If the connection is made di-
rectly to the negative ( −) side of the bat-
tery, the inflammable gases generated
from the battery might catch fire and ex-
plode.
l When connecting the jumper cables, do
not connect the positive (+) cable to the
negative ( −) terminal. Otherwise sparks
might cause explosion of the battery.CAUTIONl Take care not to get the jumper cable caught
in the cooling fan or other rotating part in
the engine compartment.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has
the booster battery, let the engine idle a
few minutes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
CAUTIONl Keep the engine of the vehicle giving assis-
tance running.NOTEl For vehicles equipped with the Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) system, press the “Auto Stop &Go (AS&G) OFF” switch to deactivate theAuto Stop & Go (AS&G) system and pre- vent the engine from automatically stoppingbefore the battery is sufficiently charged.Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-26.
7. After the engine is started, disconnect
the cables in the reverse order and keep the engine running for several minutes.
NOTEl If the vehicle is put in motion without fully
charging the battery, it might cause the loss
of the smooth engine operation and the anti- lock brake warning lamp to illuminate.
Refer to “Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” on
page 6-57.Engine overheating
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When the engine is overheating, “” will
blink.
If this occurs, take the following corrective measures: 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Check whether steam is coming from the
engine compartment.
[If steam does not come from the engine
compartment]
With the engine still running, raise the
bonnet to ventilate the engine compart-
ment.
Engine overheating
8-09OKTE17E1For emergencies8
NOTElFor vehicles equipped with the Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) system, press the “Auto Stop &Go (AS&G) OFF” switch to deactivate theAuto Stop & Go (AS&G) system before stopping the vehicle.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-26.
[If steam is coming from the engine
compartment]
Stop the engine, and when the steam
stops, raise the bonnet to ventilate the engine compartment. Restart the engine.
WARNINGl Do not open the bonnet while steam is
coming from the engine compartment. It
could cause steam or hot water to spurt out, causing burns. Hot water could spurt
out even when there is no steam coming out, and some parts will be very hot. Be
very careful when opening the bonnet.
l Be careful of hot steam, which could be
blowing off the reserve tank cap.WARNINGl Do not attempt to remove the radiator
cap while the engine is hot.
3. Confirm that the cooling fan (A) is turn-
ing.
[If the cooling fan is turning]
After the high coolant temperature warn- ing has gone off, stop the engine.
[If the cooling fan is not turning]
Stop the engine immediately and contact
a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point for assistance.
A- Cooling fan
B- Reserve tank
C- Radiator cap
WARNINGl Be careful not to get your hands or clothes
caught in the cooling fan.
Engine overheating
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Service precautionsE01000102595
Adequate care of your vehicle at regular in- tervals serves to preserve the value and ap-
pearance as long as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this own- er’s manual can be performed by the owner.We recommend you to have the periodic in-
spection and maintenance performed by a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point or another specialist.
In the event a malfunction or a problem is discovered, we recommend you to have it
checked and repaired. This section contains information on inspection maintenance pro- cedures that you can do yourself. Follow theinstructions and cautions for each of the vari-
ous procedures.WARNINGl When checking or servicing the inside of
the engine compartment, make sure theengine is switched off and has had achance to cool down.
l If it is necessary to do work in the engine
compartment with the engine running, be
especially careful that your clothing, hair, etc., does not become caught by the cool-ing fan, drive belts, or other moving parts.
l After performing the maintenance, make
sure that no tools or cloths are left behind in the engine compartment. If they are left
behind, a fire or damage to the vehicle
may occur.WARNINGl The cooling fan can turn on automatically
even if the engine is not running. Turn the
ignition switch to “LOCK” position or put
the operation mode in OFF to be safe while you work in the engine compart-ment.
l Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames around fuel or battery. The fumes are flammable.
l Be extremely cautious when working
around the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulphuric acid.
l Do not get under your vehicle with just
the body jack supporting it. Always use
automotive jack stands.
l Improper handling of components and
materials used in the vehicle can endanger
your personal safety. We recommend you
to consult a specialist for necessary infor- mation.
Service precautions
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