Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (2022 year). Manual in english

Vents

Type 1

Left

Right

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1- Close

2- Open

Type 2

A- Center vents

B- Side vents

NOTE

z On rare occasions, air from the vents of an

air-conditioned vehicle may be foggy. This is

Air flow and direction adjust-

only moist air cooling suddenly and does not

indicate a problem.

ments

z Do not let drinks or other liquids get into the

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vents as they could prevent the air condition-

ing from operating normally.

Center vents

1- Close

2- Open

Move the knob (A) to make adjustments.

Changing the mode selection

To close the vent, move the knob (A) to the

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Side vents

inside as far as possible.

To change the position and amount of air

flowing from the vents, turn the mode selec-

Move the knob (A) to make adjustments.

tion dial. Refer to “Mode selection dial” on

To close the vent, move the knob (A) to the

page 7-5, 7-11.

outside as far as possible.

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Comfort controls

Vents

These symbols are used in the next several

illustrations to demonstrate 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

Face position

Air flows only to the upper part of the passen-

ger compartment.

NOTE

Foot/Defroster position

z With the mode selection dial between the

“

” and “

” positions, air flows mainly

to the upper part of the passenger compart-

Air flows to the leg area, the windshield and

ment. With the mode selection dial between

the door windows.

the

“

” and

“

” positions, air flows

mainly to the leg area.

Foot position

Air flows mainly to the leg area.

Foot/Face position

Air flows to the upper part of the passenger

compartment, and flows to the leg area.

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Automatic air conditioning-Type1 (if so equipped)

F- Electric rear window defogger switch

NOTE

Automatic air conditioning-

P.5-162

z With the mode selection dial between the

Type1 (if so equipped)

“

” and “

” positions, air flows mainly

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NOTE

to the leg area. With the mode selection dial

z There is an interior air temperature sensor

between the “

”and “

” positions, air

CAUTION

(G) in the illustrated position.

flows mainly to the windshield and the door

Never place anything over the sensor, since

windows.

z The engine speed may increase when the air

doing so will prevent it from functioning

conditioning is operating.

properly.

With an increased engine speed, a continu-

ously variable transmission

(CVT) vehicle

Defroster position

will creep to a greater degree than with a

lower engine speed. Fully depress the brake

Air flows mainly to the windshield and the

pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.

door windows.

Control panel

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Blower speed selection dial

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When the ignition switch or the operation

mode is in ON, 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 to

A- Temperature control dial

the

“OFF” position, all fan-driven airflow

B- Air selection switch

will stop.

C- Blower speed selection dial

D- Air conditioning switch

E- Mode selection dial

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Automatic air conditioning-Type1 (if so equipped)

Temperature control dial

NOTE

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• Quick Heating (When the temperature is set

Use this dial to adjust the temperature in the

to the highest setting)

Outside air will be introduced and the air

passenger compartment. Turn the temperature

conditioning will stop. In this case, manual

control dial clockwise to make the air

operation is possible.

warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the

• Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set

air cooler.

to the lowest setting)

Inside air will be recirculated and the air

conditioning will operate. In this case, you

cannot select outside air and turn the air

conditioning off.

NOTE

The above indicates the factory settings. You

Due to a drop in the battery voltage or some

other problem, the blower speed may tempo-

can personalize the air selection switch and

rarily become less than the blower speed set

air conditioning switch to match your per-

using the blower speed selection dial or the

sonal preferences.

fan may stop.

Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

If the fan stops, turn the ignition switch to

repair facility of your choice for assistance.

the “OFF” position or set the operation mode

Refer to “Personalizing the air conditioning

to OFF, wait a few minutes, and then turn the

switch (Changing the function setting)” on

ignition switch back to the “ON” position or

NOTE

page7-7.

set the operation mode back to ON.

While the engine coolant temperature is low,

Refer to

“Personalizing the air selection

In the following cases, have the system

the temperature of the air from the heater

(Changing the function setting)” on page7-6.

inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi

will be cool/cold until the engine warms up,

Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

even if you have selected warm air with the

choice.

dial.

Mode selection dial

• The blower speed remains lower than the

When the temperature is set to the highest or

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blower speed set using the blower speed

the lowest setting under the AUTO opera-

To change the amount of air flowing from the

selection dial or the blower speed decreases

tion, the air selection and the air conditioning

frequently.

vents, turn the mode selection dial. Refer to

will be automatically changed as follows.

• The fan does not operate even after stop-

“Changing the mode selection” on page 7-2.

ping and restarting the engine, or the fan

stops frequently.

Comfort controls

7-5

Automatic air conditioning-Type1 (if so equipped)

NOTE

z If the mode selection dial is set between

“

” and “

”, you cannot turn the air con-

ditioning off or select the recirculation posi-

tion.

This prevents the windows from fogging up.

z When the mode selection dial or the blower

speed selection dial is set to the “AUTO”

position again after manual operation, the air

selection switch will also be automatically

controlled.

When the air conditioning turns on, the air

selection is controlled automatically. When

Air selection switch

the air conditioning turns off, the air selection

Personalizing the air selection

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automatically goes back to the outside air

(Changing the function setting)

Normally, use the outside air position to keep

position.

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the windshield and side windows clear and to

If high cooling performance is desired, or if

quickly remove fog or frost from the wind-

You can change the following functions to

the outside air is dusty or contaminated in

shield.

match your preference.

some way, use the recirculation position.

Switch to the outside air position every now

z Enable automatic air control:

To change the air selection, simply press the

and then to keep the windows from fogging

When the mode selection dial or the

air selection switch. A sound will be made

up.

blower speed selection dial is set to the

every time you press the switch.

“AUTO” position, the air selection switch

z Outside air {Indicator light (A) OFF}

CAUTION

will also be automatically controlled.

Outside air is introduced into the passen-

z Using recirculated air for a long time may

ger compartment.

z Disable automatic air control:

cause the windows to fog up.

z Recirculated air {Indicator light (A) ON}

Even when the mode selection dial or the

Air is recirculated inside the passenger

blower speed selection dial is set to the

compartment.

“AUTO” position, the air selection switch

will not be automatically controlled.

z Changing the settings

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Automatic air conditioning-Type1 (if so equipped)

Press the air selection switch for about 10

Personalizing the air conditioning

seconds or longer.

switch (Changing the function set-

When the setting has changed, the system

will beep and the indicator light will flash.

ting)

• When the setting has changed from

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enabled to disabled, the system will beep

You can change the following functions to

three times and the indicator will flash

match your preference.

three times.

• When the setting has changed from dis-

Enable automatic air conditioning control:

abled to enabled, the system will beep

When the mode selection dial or blower

two times and the indicator light will

speed selection dial has been set to the

flash three times.

“AUTO” position or when the tempera-

Push the switch again and the air condition-

ture control dial has been set to the mini-

ing compressor will stop and the indicator

mum temperature, the air conditioning

light (A) goes off.

NOTE

switch is automatically controlled.

z The factory setting is “Enable automatic air

control”.

NOTE

Disable automatic air conditioning con-

z While the mode selection dial is set between

If a problem is detected in the air condition-

trol:

“

” and “

” position, the air selection

ing compressor, the air conditioning indica-

The air conditioning switch is not auto-

will automatically change to the outside air

tor light

(A) blinks. Press the air

matically controlled, unless the air condi-

position, even if the system is set to “Disable

conditioning switch once to turn it off, then

tioning switch is used.

automatic air control”, in order to prevent

once more to turn it back on. If the air condi-

windows from fogging up.

tioning indicator light does not blink there is

Changing the settings

no problem. If it does blink, have it checked

Press the air conditioning switch for about

at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or

10 seconds or longer.

a repair facility of your choice.

Air conditioning switch

When the setting has changed, the system

Sometimes, for example after using a high-

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will beep and the indicator light will flash.

pressure car wash, the condenser can get wet,

Push the switch, and the air conditioning

• When the setting has changed from

and the air conditioning indicator light (A)

compressor will turn on. The air conditioning

blinks temporarily. Wait for a while, press

enabled to disabled,

indicator light (A) will come on.

the air conditioning switch once to turn the

the system will beep three times and the

A sound will be made every time you push

system off, then once more to turn it back on.

indicator will flash three times.

the switch.

Once the water evaporates, the blinking will

• When the setting has changed from dis-

stop.

abled to enabled,

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Automatic air conditioning-Type1 (if so equipped)

the system will beep two times and the

1. Set the blower speed selection dial to the

selection dial and the mode selection dial to

indicator light will flash three times.

“AUTO” position.

the desired positions. To return to automatic

2. Select the temperature control dial to the

operation, set the dials to the “AUTO” posi-

desired temperature. The temperature can

tion.

NOTE

be set within a range of around 61 to 89.

z The factory setting is “Enable automatic air

The temperature will increase as the dial

conditioning control”.

Defrosting or defogging (wind-

is turned to the right.

z While the mode selection dial is set between

shield, door windows)

3. Set the mode selection dial to the

“

” and “

” position, the air condition-

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“AUTO” position.

ing will run automatically, even if the system

is set to “Disable automatic air conditioning

CAUTION

The vents, recirculation/outside air, blower

control”, in order to prevent windows from

z For safety, make sure you have a clear view

speed, and ON/OFF of air conditioning will

fogging up.

through all the windows.

be controlled automatically.

To remove frost or mist from the windshield

Operating the air conditioning

NOTE

and door windows, use the mode selection

z Set the temperature at approximately

system (automatic mode)

dial (“

” or “

”).

under normal conditions.

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z While the engine coolant temperature is low,

the temperature of the air from the heater

will be cool/cold until the engine warms up,

even if you have selected warm air with the

dial. To prevent the windshield and windows

from fogging up, the vent mode will be

changed to “

” or “

” and the blower

speed will be reduced.

Operating the air conditioning

system (manual mode)

In normal conditions, use the system in the

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AUTO mode and follow these procedures:

Blower speed and vent mode may be con-

trolled manually by setting the blower speed

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Automatic air conditioning-Type2 (if so equipped)

For ordinary defrosting

For quick defrosting

NOTE

z When defrosting, do not set the temperature

Use this setting to keep the windshield and

control dial to the maximum cool position.

door windows clear of mist, and to keep the

This will blow cool air on the window glass

leg area heated

(when driving in rain

and fog it up.

snow).

Automatic air conditioning-

Type2 (if so equipped)

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CAUTION

1. Set the mode selection dial to the “

”

The engine speed may increase when the air

conditioning is operating.

position.

With an increased engine speed, a continu-

2. Set your blower to the maximum speed.

ously variable transmission

(CVT) vehicle

3. Set the temperature to the highest posi-

will creep to a greater degree than with a

tion.

lower engine speed. Fully depress the brake

1. Set the mode selection dial to the “

”

pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.

position.

NOTE

2. Select your desired blower speed by turn-

While the mode selection dial is set between

ing the blower speed selection dial.

3. Select your desired temperature by turn-

“

” and “

” position, the air condition-

ing the temperature control dial.

ing compressor will run automatically. The

outside air position will also be selected

automatically.

If the mode selection dial is set between

“

” and “

” you cannot turn the air con-

ditioning off or select the recirculation posi-

tion. This prevents the windows from

fogging up.

To defog quickly, direct the air flow from the

side vents toward the door windows.

Comfort controls

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Automatic air conditioning-Type2 (if so equipped)

Control panel

NOTE

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z There is an interior air temperature sensor

(G) in the illustrated position.

Never place anything over the sensor, since

doing so will prevent it from functioning

properly.

NOTE

Due to a drop in the battery voltage or some

A- Temperature control dial

other problem, the blower speed may tempo-

B- Air selection switch

rarily become less than the blower speed set

C- Blower speed selection dial

using the blower speed selection dial or the

D- Air conditioning switch

Blower speed selection dial

fan may stop.

E- Mode selection dial

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If the fan stops, turn the ignition switch to

F- Electric rear window defogger switch

the “OFF” position or set the operation mode

When the ignition switch or the operation

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to OFF, wait a few minutes, and then turn the

mode is in ON, select the blower speed by

ignition switch back to the “ON” position or

turning the blower speed selection dial.

set the operation mode back to ON.

Turning the dial clockwise will increase the

In the following cases, have the system

blower speed; turning the dial counterclock-

inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi

wise will decrease it. When the dial is set to

Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

the

“OFF” position, all fan-driven airflow

choice.

will stop.

• The blower speed remains lower than the

blower speed set using the blower speed

selection dial or the blower speed decreases

frequently.

• The fan does not operate even after stop-

ping and restarting the engine, or the fan

stops frequently.

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Automatic air conditioning-Type2 (if so equipped)

Temperature control dial

NOTE

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• Quick Heating (When the temperature is set

Use this dial to adjust the temperature in the

to the highest setting)

Outside air will be introduced and the air

passenger compartment. Turn the temperature

conditioning will stop.

control dial clockwise to make the air

• Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set

warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the

to the lowest setting)

air cooler.

Inside air will be recirculated and the air

conditioning will operate.

The above indicates the factory settings. You

can personalize the air selection switch and

air conditioning switch to match your per-

Air selection switch

sonal preferences.

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Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

repair facility of your choice for assistance.

Normally, use the outside air position to keep

Refer to “Personalizing the air conditioning

the windshield and side windows clear and to

switch (Changing the function setting)” on

quickly remove fog or frost from the wind-

page7-13.

shield.

Refer to

“Personalizing the air selection

To change the air selection, simply press the

(Changing the function setting)” on

NOTE

air selection switch. A sound will be made

page7-12.

While the engine coolant temperature is low,

every time you press the switch.

the temperature of the air from the heater

will be cool/cold until the engine warms up,

Mode selection dial

z Outside air {Indicator light (A) OFF}

even if you have selected warm air with the

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Outside air is introduced into the passen-

dial.

To change the amount of air flowing from the

ger compartment.

When the temperature is set to the highest or

vents, turn the mode selection dial. Refer to

z Recirculated air {Indicator light (A) ON}

the lowest setting under the AUTO opera-

“Changing the mode selection” on page 7-2.

Air is recirculated inside the passenger

tion, the air selection and the air conditioning

compartment.

will be automatically changed as follows.

Also, if the air selection is operated manually

after an automatic changeover, manual oper-

ation will be selected.

Comfort controls

7-11

Automatic air conditioning-Type2 (if so equipped)

Personalizing the air selection

NOTE

(Changing the function setting)

z The factory setting is “Enable automatic air

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control”.

z While the mode selection dial is set to the

You can change the following functions to

match your preference.

“

” position, the air selection will auto-

matically change to the outside air position,

Enable automatic air control:

even if the system is set to “Disable auto-

When the mode selection dial or the

matic air control”, in order to prevent win-

dows from fogging up.

blower speed selection dial is set to the

“AUTO” position, the air selection switch

will also be automatically controlled.

When the air conditioning turns on, the air

Air conditioning switch

selection is controlled automatically. When

Disable automatic air control:

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the air conditioning turns off, the air selection

Even when the mode selection dial or the

Push the switch, and the air conditioning

automatically goes back to the outside air

blower speed selection dial is set to the

compressor will turn on. The air conditioning

position.

“AUTO” position, the air selection switch

indicator light (A) will come on.

If high cooling performance is desired, or if

will not be automatically controlled.

A sound will be made every time you push

the outside air is dusty or contaminated in

the switch.

some way, use the recirculation position.

Changing the settings

Switch to the outside air position every now

Press the air selection switch for about 10

and then to keep the windows from fogging

seconds or longer.

up.

When the setting has changed, the system

will beep and the indicator light will flash.

• When the setting has changed from

CAUTION

enabled to disabled,

z Using recirculated air for a long time may

the system will beep three times and the

cause the windows to fog up.

indicator will flash three times.

• When the setting has changed from dis-

abled to enabled,

the system will beep two times and the

indicator light will flash three times.

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Comfort controls

Automatic air conditioning-Type2 (if so equipped)

Push the switch again and the air condition-

When the mode selection dial or blower

NOTE

ing compressor will stop and the indicator

speed selection dial has been set to the

z While the mode selection dial is set to the

light (A) goes off.

“AUTO” position or when the tempera-

ture control dial has been set to the mini-

“

” position, the air conditioning will run

automatically, even if the system is set to

mum temperature, the air conditioning

NOTE

“Disable automatic air conditioning control”,

switch is automatically controlled.

If a problem is detected in the air condition-

in order to prevent windows from fogging

ing compressor, the air conditioning indica-

up.

Disable automatic air conditioning con-

tor light

(A) blinks. Press the air

trol:

conditioning switch once to turn it off, then

The air conditioning switch is not auto-

Operating the air conditioning

once more to turn it back on. If the air condi-

tioning indicator light does not blink there is

matically controlled, unless the air condi-

system (automatic mode)

no problem. If it does blink, have it checked

tioning switch is used.

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at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or

a repair facility of your choice.

z Changing the settings

Sometimes, for example after using a high-

Press the air conditioning switch for about

pressure car wash, the condenser can get wet,

10 seconds or longer.

and the air conditioning indicator light (A)

When the setting has changed, the system

blinks temporarily. Wait for a while, press

will beep and the indicator light will flash.

the air conditioning switch once to turn the

• When the setting has changed from

system off, then once more to turn it back on.

enabled to disabled,

Once the water evaporates, the blinking will

the system will beep three times and the

stop.

indicator will flash three times.

• When the setting has changed from dis-

abled to enabled,

Personalizing the air conditioning

In normal conditions, use the system in the

the system will beep two times and the

switch (Changing the function set-

AUTO mode and follow these procedures:

indicator light will flash three times.

ting)

1. Set the blower speed selection dial to the

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NOTE

“AUTO” position.

You can change the following functions to

z The factory setting is “Enable automatic air

match your preference.

conditioning control”.

z Enable automatic air conditioning control:

Comfort controls

7-13

Automatic air conditioning-Type2 (if so equipped)

2. Select the temperature control dial to the

operation, set the dials to the “AUTO” posi-

1. Set the mode selection dial to the “

”

desired temperature. The temperature can

tion.

position.

be set within a range of around 18 to 32.

2. Select your desired blower speed by turn-

The temperature will increase as the dial

ing the blower speed selection dial.

Defrosting or defogging (wind-

is turned to the right.

3. Select your desired temperature by turn-

shield, door windows)

3. Set the mode selection dial to the

ing the temperature control dial.

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“AUTO” position.

CAUTION

For quick defrosting

The vents, recirculation/outside air, blower

z For safety, make sure you have a clear view

speed, and ON/OFF of air conditioning will

through all the windows.

be controlled automatically.

To remove frost or mist from the windshield

NOTE

and door windows, use the mode selection

z Set the temperature at approximately

dial (“

” or “

”).

under normal conditions.

z While the engine coolant temperature is low,

the temperature of the air from the heater

For ordinary defrosting

will be cool/cold until the engine warms up,

Use this setting to keep the windshield and

even if you have selected warm air with the

door windows clear of mist, and to keep the

dial. To prevent the windshield and windows

leg area heated

(when driving in rain or

from fogging up, the vent mode will be

1. Set the mode selection dial to the “

”

snow).

changed to “

” or “

” and the blower

position.

speed will be reduced.

2. Set your blower to the maximum speed.

3. Set the temperature to the highest posi-

tion.

Operating the air conditioning

system (manual mode)

NOTE

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z While the mode selection dial is set to the

Blower speed and vent mode may be con-

“

” position, the air conditioning com-

trolled manually by setting the blower speed

pressor will run automatically. The outside

selection dial and the mode selection dial to

air position will also be selected automati-

the desired positions. To return to automatic

cally.

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Important air conditioning operating tips

3. When running the air conditioning, make

NOTE

CAUTION

sure the air intake, which is located in

The air conditioning system in your vehicle

z While the “

” position is selected, you

front of the windshield, is free of obstruc-

must be charged with the refrigerant HFO-

cannot turn the air conditioning off or select

tions such as leaves. Leaves collected in

1234yf and the lubricant PAG46A.

the recirculation position. This prevents the

the air-intake chamber may reduce air

Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will

windows from fogging up.

flow and plug the water drains.

cause severe damage and may require replac-

z To defog quickly, direct the air flow from the

ing your vehicle’s entire air conditioning

side vents toward the door windows.

system.

z When defrosting, do not set the temperature

Air conditioning system refrig-

The release of refrigerant into the atmo-

control dial to the maximum cool position.

erant and lubricant recommen-

sphere is not recommended.

This will blow cool air on the window glass

dations

The new refrigerant HFO-1234yf in your

and fog it up.

vehicle is designed not to harm the earth’s

ozone layer. However, it may contribute

If the air conditioning seems less effective

Important air conditioning

slightly to global warming.

than usual, the cause might be a refrigerant

It is recommended that the old refrigerant be

operating tips

leak.

saved and recycled for future use.

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Have the system inspected by your authorized

1. Park the vehicle in the shade whenever

Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility

possible. Parking in the hot sun makes the

of your choice.

During a long period of disuse

vehicle interior extremely hot which then

requires more time to cool. If it is neces-

The air conditioning should be operated for at

sary to park in the sun, open the windows

least five minutes each week, even in cold

for the first few minutes of air condition-

weather. This includes the quick defrosting

ing to expel the hot air.

mode. Operating the air condition system

2. Afterwards, keep the windows closed

weekly maintains lubrication of the compres-

when the air conditioning is in use. The

sor internal parts to keep the air conditioning

entry of outside air through open windows

in the best operating condition.

will reduce cooling efficiency.

Air purifier

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The air conditioning system is equipped with

an air filter to remove pollen and dust.

Comfort controls

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General information about your radio

The air filter’s ability to collect pollen and

z The device may not cause harmful inter-

dirt is reduced as it becomes dirty, so replace

ference.

it periodically. For the maintenance interval,

z This device must accept any interference

refer to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE-

received, including interference that may

NANCE MANUAL”.

cause undesirable operation.

NOTE

CAUTION

z Operation in certain conditions such as driv-

z Changes or modifications not expressly

25 to 40 mile radius

100 mile radius

ing on a dusty road and frequent use of the

approved by the party meeting the above

(40 to 64 km)

(160 km)

air conditioning can lead to reduction of ser-

conditions could void the user’s authority to

vice life of the filter. When you feel that the

operate the equipment.

air flow is lower than normal or when the

windshield or windows start to fog up easily,

replace the air filter.

Weak reception (fading)

Signal transmission

Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

repair facility of your choice for assistance.

Because of the limited range of FM signals

FM signals do not follow the earth surface

and the way FM waves transmit, you may

nor are they reflected by the upper atmo-

experience weak or fading FM reception.

sphere. For this reason, FM broadcasts cannot

General information about

When the broadcast is blocked by mountains

be received over long distances. AM signals

or similar obstructions, reception can be dis-

your radio

follow the earth’s surface and are reflected by

turbed.

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the upper atmosphere. For this reason, AM

Your vehicle’s radio receives both AM and

broadcasts can be received over longer dis-

FM stations.

tances.

Reflection

The quality of your reception is affected by

distance, obstacles, and signal interference.

The reason why one can hear FM but not AM

in parking garages, under bridges etc., is that

This radio complies with Part 15 of Federal

FM signals, unlike AM signals, are reflected

Communications Commission (FCC) Rules

by solid objects such as buildings, etc.

(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.). Operation is

Because FM signals are easily reflected by

subject to the following conditions:

buildings, this can also cause reception dis-

turbances.

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Comfort controls

General information about your radio

The direct signal from the broadcast station

lines, lightning and other types of similar

reaches the antenna slightly before the

electrical phenomena.

reflected signal. This time difference may

cause some reception disturbance or flutter.

This problem occurs primarily in urban areas.

FM stereo reception

Stereo reception requires a high quality

broadcast signal. This means that types of

disturbances mentioned previously become

more marked and the reception range is

Cross modulation

somewhat diminished during stereo recep-

tion.

If one listens to a weak station and is in the

vicinity of another strong station, both sta-

Causes of disturbances

tions might be received simultaneously.

FM reception is affected by the electrical sys-

tems of vehicles in the vicinity, especially

those without an electronic noise suppression

device. The disturbance is even greater if the

station is weak or poorly tuned.

FM reception is not as sensitive to electrical

disturbances as AM. AM reception is sensi-

tive to electrical disturbances such as power

Comfort controls

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If the vehicle breaks down

If the operation mode can-

CAUTION

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z Do not try to start your vehicle by pushing or

not be changed to OFF

towing. Vehicles with automatic transaxles

If your vehicle breaks down on the road,

(vehicles equipped with the

cannot be started this way. Also, there is

move to the shoulder and turn on the hazard

more risk of an accident when a vehicle is

warning flashers. If there is no shoulder, or

F.A.S.T.-key)

being pushed or towed.

the shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane

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slowly, with the hazard lights flashing, until

If the operation mode cannot be changed to

1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch

you come to a safe stopping place. Keep the

OFF, perform the following procedure.

bands or bracelets that might make an

flashers flashing.

accidental electrical contact.

1. Move the selector lever to the

“P”

2. Position the vehicles close

enough

(PARK) position, and then change the

If the engine stops/fails

together so that the jumper cables can

operation mode to OFF.

reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t

2. One of the other causes could be low bat-

If the engine stops, there will be no power

tery voltage. If this occurs, the keyless

touching each other.

assist to the steering and brakes, making these

entry system and the F.A.S.T.-key opera-

difficult to use.

tion will also not operate. Contact an

CAUTION

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

z Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-

z The brake booster will not work, so the

volt battery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt,

brakes will not grip well. The brake pedal

both systems can be damaged.

will be harder to press than usual.

Jump-starting the engine

z Since there is no power steering assist, the

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3. You could be injured if the vehicles move.

steering wheel will be hard to turn.

If the engine cannot be started because the

Set the parking brake firmly on each vehi-

battery is weak or dead, you can start it with

cle. Put an automatic transaxle or CVT in

When the engine fails at the

the battery from another vehicle using jumper

“P” (PARK) or a manual transaxle in “N”

cables.

(Neutral).

intersection

4. Turn the ignition switch to the

“OFF”

position or put the operation mode in

WARNING

Get help from your passengers, bystanders,

OFF.

z When using jumper cables to start a vehi-

etc. to push the vehicle and move it to a safe

cle, follow the procedures and be very cau-

zone.

tious.

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For emergencies

Jump-starting the engine

WARNING

z Perform step 4 on both vehicles before-

Be sure to follow the proper order when

hand. Make sure that the cables or your

connecting

the

batteries,

of:

clothes cannot be caught by the fan or



drive belt. Personal injury could result.

Make sure that the connection

is made

to the engine properly. If the connection is

directly made to the negative terminal of

NOTE

the battery, the flammable gases from

z Turn off all lights, heater, and other electrical

inside the battery might catch fire and

loads. This will avoid sparks and help save

explode, causing personal injury.

both batteries.

When connecting the jumper cable, do not

connect the positive (+) cable to the nega-

NOTE

tive

(-) terminal. Otherwise sparks can

5. Make sure your battery electrolyte is at

Open the terminal cover before connecting

make the battery explode.

the proper level.

the jumper cable to the positive terminal of

(Refer to “Battery” on page 9-11.)

the battery.

(Refer to “Battery” on page 9-11.)

CAUTION

WARNING

Use the proper cables suitable for the battery

Make sure that the jumper cable will not be

z If the electrolyte fluid is not visible, or

size.

caught in the cooling fan or other moving

looks frozen, DO NOT ATTEMPT JUMP

Otherwise heat damage to the cables could

parts in the engine compartment.

STARTING!!

result.

The battery might split open or explode if

Check the jumper cables for damage and cor-

the temperature is below the freezing

rosion before use.

8. Start the engine in the vehicle providing

point or if it is not filled to the proper

the boost. Let the engine idle a few min-

level.

7. Connect one end of the other jumper cable

utes, then start the engine in the vehicle

to the negative (-) terminal of the booster

with the low battery.

6. Connect one end of one jumper cable to

battery

(B), and the other end to the

9. After the engine is started, disconnect the

the positive (+) terminal of the discharged

engine block of the vehicle with the low

cables in the reverse order from the way

battery (A), and the other end to the posi-

battery (A) at the point farthest from the

you connected them.

tive

(+) terminal of the booster battery

battery.

(B).

For emergencies

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Engine overheating

using jumper cables, the engine may misfire.

4. If you see steam or spray coming from

WARNING

This can cause the anti-lock braking system

under the hood, turn off the engine.

Charging your battery while it is still in

warning light to blink on and off. This is only

5. If you do not see steam or spray coming

your vehicle might cause the battery to

due to the low battery voltage. It is not a

from under the hood, leave the engine on

catch fire and explode. If you have to

problem with the brake system. If this hap-

until the bar graph for the engine coolant

charge it while in the vehicle, disconnect

pens, fully charge the battery and ensure the

temperature warning display on the multi-

the negative (-) terminal.

charging system is operating properly.

information display goes down. When it

Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away

from the battery because the battery could

is in the middle of the normal zone, you

explode.

can start driving again. If the bar graph

Engine overheating

Keep your work area well vented when

stays in the red zone, turn off the engine.

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charging or using the battery in an

enclosed space.

When the engine is overheating, the informa-

WARNING

Remove all the caps before charging the

tion screen in the multi-information display

z Before raising the engine hood, check to

battery.

will be interrupted and the engine coolant

see if there is steam or spray coming from

Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro-

temperature warning display will appear.

under the hood. Steam or spray coming

sive diluted sulfuric acid. If electrolyte

from an overheated engine could seriously

Also “

” blink. If this happens:

comes in contact with your hands, eyes,

scald you.

clothes, or the painted surface of your

Do not open the hood until there is no

1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on

vehicle, thoroughly flush with water. If

steam or spray.

the hazard warning flashers.

electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them

2. With the engine still running, carefully

immediately and thoroughly with water,

raise the engine hood to vent the engine

6. When you do not see any more steam or

and get prompt medical attention.

compartment.

spray, open the hood. Look for obvious

Always wear protective clothing and gog-

gles when working near the battery.

3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If

leaks, such as a split radiator hose. Be

Keep the battery out of the reach of chil-

the fan is not turning, stop the engine

careful as components will be hot. Any

dren.

immediately and contact an authorized

leak source must be repaired.

Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil-

7. If there is no obvious leak source, check

ity of your choice for assistance.

the coolant level in the engine coolant

reserve tank. If there is none, or if it is too

As your vehicle has anti-lock

WARNING

low, slowly add coolant.

brakes

z To avoid personal injury, keep hands, hair,

jewelry and clothes away from the cooling

If you drive your vehicle with a low battery

fan. The cooling fan can start at any time.

charge after the engine has been started by

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For emergencies

Jack and tools

8. If the engine coolant reserve tank needs

Jack and tools

Tools

coolant, you will probably also need to

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add coolant to the radiator. Do not loosen

or remove the radiator cap until the engine

has cooled down.

Storage

WARNING

The tools and jack are stowed in the luggage

z Removing the radiator cap could scald

compartment.

you with escaping hot water or steam.

When checking the radiator level, cover

the cap with a cloth before trying to

remove it. Turn it slowly counterclock-

wise, without pressing down, to the first

notch. The pressure in the system will then

1- Bar

be let out. When the pressure is COM-

2- Wheel nut wrench

PLETELY LET OUT, press down and

keep turning the cap counterclockwise

until it comes off.

Jack

9. Start the engine, and slowly add coolant,

Tools

up to the bottom of the filler neck. Use

Before removing the jack, lift up the luggage

Jack

plain water if you have to (and replace it

floor board.

with the right coolant as soon as possible).

10. Replace the radiator cap and tighten it

fully. Check the engine coolant tempera-

ture display on the multi-information dis-

play. You can start driving again when

the bar graph for the engine coolant tem-

perature display returns to the normal

zone.

11. Have the system inspected by your autho-

rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair

facility of your choice.

For emergencies

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