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1- Mode selection dial
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
dial.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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1-Driver’s side temperature control switch
(LHD vehicles)
Passenger’s side temperature control
switch (RHD vehicles)
2- Air conditioning switch
3- Blower speed selection switch
4- MODE switch 5- Passenger’s side temperature control
switch (LHD vehicles)
Driver’s side temperature control switch
(RHD vehicles)
6- Air selection switch
7- Demister switch
8- AUTO switch
9- Rear window demister switch ® p. 5-27
10- OFF switch11- Driver’s side temperature display (LHD
vehicles) ® p. 7-11
Passenger’s side temperature display (RHD vehicles) ® p. 7-11
12- DUAL indicator
13- Mode selection display
14- Passenger’s side temperature display
(LHD vehicles) ® p. 7-11
Driver’s side temperature display (RHD vehicles) ® p. 7-11
15- Air conditioning indicator
16- Blower speed displayNOTEl There is an interior air temperature sensor
(A) in the illustrated position.
Never place anything on top of the sensor,
since doing so will prevent it from function- ing properly.
Automatic climate control air conditioner*
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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.
The air selection and air conditioning
switches can be customised (function setting changed), and the automatic switching of out-side air and the air conditioner according to
operating conditions can be changed as de-
sired.
Automatic climate control air conditioner*
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Type 2
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For further information, we recommend youto consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
Refer to “Customizing the air conditioning
switch” on page 7-14.
Refer to “Customizing the air selection” on page 7-13.
Synchronized mode and dual mode*
The driver’s side and the passenger’s side
temperature can be controlled independently.
At this time, the “DUAL” indicator will be
shown in the display (A).
l Synchronized mode
If the driver’s side temperature control switch is pressed, the passenger’s side temperature will also be controlled to the
same setting temperature as the driver’s
side.
l Dual mode
If the passenger’s side temperature con-
trol switch is pressed under synchron- ized mode, the system will switch to du-
al mode. In dual mode, the driver’s side
and the passenger’s side temperature can
be set separately by using each tempera- ture control switch.
Press the AUTO switch to return to
synchronized mode.Air selection switch
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To change the air selection, simply press the air selection switch.
l Outside air: Indication lamp (A) is OFF
Outside air is introduced into the passen- ger compartment.
l Recirculated air: Indication lamp (A) is
ON
Air is recirculated inside the passenger
compartment.CAUTIONl Use of the recirculation position for exten-
ded 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 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.
Automatic climate control air conditioner*
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