Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2023 year). Manual in english

Cargo loads

NOTE

z Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (GAWR’s) for the front and rear axles

must not be exceeded. For further information on GAWR’s,

vehicle loading and trailer towing, see the “Specifi-

cations” section of this manual.

Cargo loads

WARNING

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Do not load cargo or luggage higher than

the top of the seatback. Be sure that your

cargo or luggage cannot move when your

Cargo load precautions

vehicle is in motion.

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Having either the rear view blocked, or

To determine the cargo load capacity for your

your cargo being thrown inside the cabin

vehicle, subtract the weight of all vehicle

if you suddenly have to brake can cause a

occupants from the vehicle capacity weight.

serious accident or injury or death.

For additional information, if needed, refer to

Put cargo or luggage in the cargo area of

your vehicle. Try to spread the weight

“Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit”

evenly.

on page 6-8.

WARNING

DO NOT USE the Gross Vehicle Weight

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating num-

death, the combined weights of the driver,

bers listed on the safety certification label

passengers and cargo must never exceed

located on the inside sill of the driver’s door

the vehicle capacity weight.

as the guide for passengers and/or cargo

Exceeding the vehicle capacity weight will

weight.

adversely affect vehicle performance,

including handling and braking, and may

cause an accident.

Driving safety

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Cargo loads

Loading cargo on the roof

CAUTION

Roof carrier mounting bracket

(Vehicles equipped with roof

Do not load luggage directly onto the roof.

cover (if so equipped)

Use a roof carrier that properly fits your

rails)

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vehicle.

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For installation, refer to the instruction man-

When installing the roof carrier, use the pro-

ual provided with the roof carrier.

vided brackets.

WARNING

Place the luggage on the carrier so that its

The brackets are located under each cover.

Weight placed on the roof of the vehicle

weight is distributed evenly with the heaviest

will raise the vehicle’s center of gravity

items on the bottom. Do not load items that

and adversely affect its handling charac-

are wider than the roof carrier.

To remove the covers

teristics. As a result, driving errors or

Before driving and after traveling a short dis-

emergency maneuvers could lead to a loss

1. Slide each cover (A) toward the front of

tance, always check the load to make sure it

of control and result in an accident. Drive

is securely fastened to the roof carrier.

the vehicle.

slowly and avoid excessive maneuvers

Stop the vehicle periodically and check that

2. Lift the front edge of the cover (A).

such as sudden braking or quick turning.

the load remains secure. If the load is not

Make sure that the weight of luggage and

secure, it could fall from the vehicle and

the roof carrier do not exceed the maxi-

damage your vehicle, another vehicle or cre-

mum roof load, 110 lb (50 kg). If the maxi-

ate a road hazard.

mum roof load is exceeded, this could

cause damage to the vehicle or result in an

accident.

NOTE

The total weight of all occupants and lug-

To prevent wind noise or reduction in gas

gage, including your roof load, must not

mileage, remove the roof carrier when not in

exceed the vehicle capacity weight. For

use.

more information, refer to “Tire and load-

Before using an automatic car wash, check

ing information placard” on page 11-3.

with the attendant to determine if the roof

Roof load is determined by adding the

carrier should be removed.

weight of the roof carrier and the weight

Be sure that adequate clearance is main-

of the luggage placed on the roof carrier.

tained for raising the sunroof and/or liftgate

For additional information, refer to

when installing a roof carrier. (For vehicle

“Maximum roof load” on page 11-5.

with sunroof only)

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Driving safety

Trailer towing

Weight limits

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Never exceed the vehicle capacity

Towing a trailer will adversely affect

weight, maximum trailer weight (A),

your vehicle’s handling, perfor-

maximum tongue weight

(B) and

mance, braking, durability and driv-

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

ing economy

(fuel consumption,

etc.).

If you do tow a trailer with this vehi-

cle, be sure to use proper equipment

Section

and cautious steering and braking for

safe driving.

CAUTION

Do not lose control of your vehi-

cle when towing a trailer.

•Always use proper equipment.

*: Front of the vehicle

•Always drive carefully.

Vehicle capacity weight

Damage to your vehicle caused

by improper equipment or driv-

The vehicle capacity weight is

To install the covers

ing is not covered by your war-

printed on the tire and loading infor-

ranty.

mation placard as “combined weight

Install the covers by performing the removal

of occupants and cargo”.

step in reverse.

The weight includes the weight of all

occupants and the total weight it can

carry.

For more information, refer to “Tire

and loading information placard” on

Driving safety

6-13

Trailer towing

page 6-8.

Tongue weight

Vehicle

Maximum tongue

condition

weight

Maximum trailer weight

The tongue weight of any trailer is

With brake 150 lb

important because it affects the vehi-

3-5 per-

(68 kg)

Recommendations for towing up to

cle capacity weight.

sons seated

Without brake 125 lb

this limit are as follows.

The vehicle capacity weight includes

(57 kg)

any cargo you may carry, and the

Vehicle

Maximum trailer

people who will be riding in the vehi-

After you’ve loaded your trailer,

condition

weight

cle. If you will tow a trailer, you must

weigh the trailer and then the tongue,

include the tongue weight of the

With brake 2,000 lb

separately, to see if the weights are

trailer in your calculation of the vehi-

1 or 2 per-

(907 kg)

proper.

cle capacity weight. For more infor-

sons seated

Without brake

Keep the trailer tongue load at 10 %

mation regarding vehicle capacity

1,250 lb (567 kg)

of the loaded trailer weight for dead

weight, refer to

“Tire and loading

With brake 1,500 lb

weight hitches. Tongue loads can be

information placard” on page 6-8.

3-5 per-

(680 kg)

adjusted by proper distribution of the

Do not exceed the maximum tongue

sons seated

Without brake

load in the trailer. This can be

weight for your vehicle.

1,250 lb (567 kg)

checked by separately weighing the

loaded trailer and then the tongue.

Vehicle

Maximum tongue

condition

weight

Gross axle weight rating (GAWR)

With brake 200 lb

1 or 2 per-

(91 kg)

The GAWRs are printed on the certi-

sons seated

Without brake 125 lb

fication label which is riveted on the

(57 kg)

door sill on the driver’s side.

Refer to “Vehicle labeling” on page

11-2.

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Driving safety

Trailer towing

should cross under the trailer tongue to pre-

Trailer hitches

Trailer brakes

vent the tongue from dropping to the ground

in case it becomes damaged or separated.

Choose a proper hitch and ball, and make

For correct safety chain procedures, consult

Mitsubishi Motors recommends that any

sure it is installed at a height that is compati-

your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

trailer having a total weight of

1,250 lb

ble with the trailer.

(567 kg) or more be equipped with its own

Use a good equalizing hitch which uniformly

electric or surge-type brakes.

CAUTION

distributes the trailer tongue load throughout

z Never tow a trailer without using a safety

If you choose electric brakes, be sure they are

the frame.

chain securely attached to both the trailer

electrically actuated. Do not attempt to tap

and the vehicle. If the coupling unit or hitch

into your vehicle’s hydraulic system. No mat-

WARNING

ball experiences a problem, the trailer may

ter how successful it may seem, any attempt

If you make any holes in the body of your

separate from your vehicle.

to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle’s

vehicle for installing a trailer hitch, be

hydraulic system will lower braking effec-

sure to seal the holes later when you

tiveness and create a potential hazard.

remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them,

Maintenance when trailer tow-

deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your

ing

exhaust can enter your vehicle. Refer to

Trailer lights

“Exhaust system” on page 9-23.

Your vehicle will need service more often

Trailer lights and equipment must comply

when you’re towing a trailer. Refer to “WAR-

with federal, state, and local regulations.

NOTE

RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN-

Check with your local recreational vehicle

Mitsubishi Motors recommends that sway

UAL”. Especially important in trailer

dealer for the requirements in your area, and

control be used whenever you are towing, to

operation are automatic transaxle fluid,

improve towing stability.

use only equipment designed for your vehi-

engine oil, rear axle oil, belt, cooling system

For further information, please contact your

cle.

and brake system. Each of these is covered in

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

this manual.

Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type

For details, please refer to the “Vehicle care

and brand, you should have a qualified tech-

and maintenance” section.

nician install a suitable connector between the

Safety chains

Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts

vehicle and the trailer. Improper equipment or

and bolts are tight.

installation can cause damage to your vehi-

A safety chain must always be used between

cle’s electrical system and affect your vehicle

the towing vehicle and the trailer. Leave suf-

warranty.

ficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain

Driving safety

6-15

Trailer towing

Additional trailer equipment

WARNING

Tire

• If exhaust does come into your vehicle

through a window or another opening,

Many states and Canadian provinces require

Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the

drive with your front, main heating or

special outside mirrors when towing a trailer.

cold inflation pressure listed in the manual.

cooling system on and with the blower on

Even if not required, you should install spe-

You’ll find these numbers on the tire and

any speed. This will bring fresh, outside

cial mirrors if you cannot clearly see behind

loading information placard at the sill of the

air into your vehicle. Do not use recircu-

you, or if the trailer creates a blind spot.

driver’s door.

lation because it only recirculates the air

inside your vehicle. Refer to “Air selec-

Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page

Ask your trailer sales or rental agency if any

tion switch” on page 7-9.

9-16.

other items are recommended or required for

your towing situation.

Driver preparation

Following distance

Operating hints

Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of

experience.

Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle

Before setting out for the open road, you’ll

ahead as you would when driving your vehi-

WARNING

want to get to know your trailer. Acquaint

cle without a trailer. This can help you avoid

z If you have a rear window open and you

yourself with the feel of handling and braking

situations that require heavy braking and sud-

tow a trailer with your vehicle, carbon

with the added weight of the trailer. Always

den turns.

monoxide gas which you cannot see or

smell could come into your vehicle. It can

keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving

cause unconsciousness or death. Refer to

is now a good deal longer and not nearly as

Passing

“Exhaust system” on page 9-23.

responsive as your vehicle is without a trailer.

To maximize your safety when towing a

trailer:

You’ll need more passing distance up ahead

• Have your exhaust system inspected for

Vehicle preparation

when you’re towing a trailer. And, because

leaks, and make necessary repairs before

you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go

starting on your trip.

Before you start, check the trailer hitch,

much farther beyond the passed vehicle

• Keep the rear windows closed.

safety chains, tires and mirror adjustment.

before you can return to your lane.

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Driving safety

Trailer towing

heating. Following are some suggestions to

z If the engine coolant temperature indica-

Backing up

reduce overheating:

tor

flashes on the information screen in

the multi-information display or the

Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with

Cause of over-

Solution

engine power drops suddenly, refer to

one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left,

heating

“Engine overheating” on page 8-4.

just move that hand to the left. To move the

Air conditioning on

Turn off

trailer to the right, move your hand to the

z If the

warning display or

warning

right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,

Highway speeds

Reduce speed

display illuminates, refer to “Warning dis-

have someone guide you.

play” on page 5-66.

Select lower gear posi-

Going up hills

tion

Making turns

Stop-and-go city

With the vehicle

Driving on hills

traffic

stopped, shift to the

“N” (NEUTRAL)

Reduce speed and downshift before you start

CAUTION

position and idle the

down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t

z Making sharp turns while towing a trailer

engine at high idle.

downshift, prolonged or frequent application

could cause the trailer to come in contact

of the brakes can cause reduced braking effi-

with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be dam-

When towing at high altitudes, engine coolant

ciency and performance.

aged. Avoid making sharp turns while tow-

ing a trailer.

and automatic transaxle fluid will overheat at

You can tow in “D” (DRIVE) position. How-

a lower temperature than at normal altitudes.

ever, you may want to shift the selector lever

If you turn your engine off immediately after

When you’re turning with a trailer, make

to the 3rd or a lower position, under heavy

towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades,

wider than normal turns to help prevent the

loads or hilly conditions.

your vehicle may show signs similar to over-

trailer from striking shoulders, curbs, road

heating. To avoid this, let the engine run

signs, trees or other objects.

while parked (preferably on level ground)

Parking

Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal

with the automatic transaxle in the

“P”

well in advance.

(PARK) position for a few minutes before

Always place chocks or blocks under both the

turning the engine off.

vehicle and trailer wheels when parking. Be

Overheating

sure that the parking brake is firmly set and

that the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK)

Towing a trailer puts additional burden on the

position. Avoid parking on a hill with a

engine and transaxle, which may cause over-

trailer, but if it cannot be avoided, do so only

after performing the following:

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6-17

Trailer towing

1. Apply the brakes and keep them applied.

2. Have someone place chocks or blocks

under both the vehicle and trailer wheels.

3. When the chocks or blocks are in place,

release your brakes slowly until the

chocks or blocks absorb the load.

4. Apply the parking brake firmly.

5. Set the selector lever to the “P” (PARK)

position and turn off the engine.

When restarting out after parking on a hill:

1. Check that the selector lever is set to the

“P” (PARK) position.

2. Start the engine. Be sure to keep the brake

pedal depressed.

3. Set the selector lever to the “D” (DRIVE)

position or “R” (REVERSE) position.

4. Release the parking brake and brake pedal

and slowly pull or back away from the

chocks or blocks. Stop and apply your

brakes.

5. Have someone retrieve the chocks or

blocks.

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Driving safety

Important air conditioning operation tips

Important air conditioning

Air conditioning system refrig-

During a long period of disuse

erant and lubricant recommen-

operation tips

The air conditioning should be operated for at

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dations

least five minutes each week, even in cold

CAUTION

weather. This includes the quick defrosting

If the air conditioning seems less effective

z The engine speed may increase when the air

mode. Operating the air conditioning system

than usual, the cause might be a refrigerant

conditioning is operating.

weekly maintains lubrication of the compres-

leak.

With increased engine speed, a CVT

sor internal parts to keep the air conditioning

Have the system inspected by your authorized

equipped vehicle will creep to a greater

in the best operating condition.

Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility

degree than with a lower engine speed. Fully

depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehi-

of your choice.

cle from creeping.

Vents

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CAUTION

1. Park the vehicle in the shade whenever

The air conditioning system in your vehicle

possible. Parking in the hot sun makes the

must be charged with the refrigerant HFO-

vehicle interior extremely hot which then

1234yf and the lubricant PAG46A.

requires more time to cool. If it is neces-

Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will

sary to park in the sun, open the windows

cause severe damage and may require replac-

ing your vehicle’s entire air conditioning

for the first few minutes of air condition-

system.

ing to expel the hot air.

The release of refrigerant into the atmo-

2. Afterwards, keep the windows closed

sphere is not recommended.

when the air conditioning is in use. The

The new refrigerant HFO-1234yf in your

entry of outside air through open windows

vehicle is designed not to harm the earth’s

will reduce cooling efficiency.

ozone layer. However, it may contribute

Center vents

3. When running the air conditioning, make

slightly to global warming.

Side vents

sure the air intake, which is located in

It is recommended that the old refrigerant be

front of the windshield, is free of obstruc-

saved and recycled for future use.

tions such as leaves. Leaves collected in

the air-intake chamber may reduce air

flow and plug the water drains.

7-2

Comfort controls

Vents

Air flow and direction adjust-

Side vents

Changing the mode selection

ments

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Move the knob (A) to make adjustments.

To change the position and amount of air

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

flowing from the vents, press the MODE

outside as far as possible.

switch or defogger switch. Refer to “MODE

Center vents

switch” on page 7-9, 7-18 and “Defogger

switch” on page 7-9, 7-18.

Move the knob (A) to make adjustments.

Left

Right

These symbols are used in the next several

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

illustrations to demonstrate the quantity of air

inside as far as possible.

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

1- Close

2- Open

Air flows only to the upper part of the passen-

ger compartment.

NOTE

1- Close

z On rare occasions, air from the vents of an

2- Open

air-conditioned vehicle may be foggy. This is

only due to moist air cooling suddenly and

does not indicate a problem.

z Do not let drinks or other liquids get into the

vents as they could prevent the air condition-

ing from operating normally.

Comfort controls

7-3

Vents

Foot/Face position

Foot position

Foot/Defroster position

Air flows to the upper part of the passenger

Air flows mainly to the leg area.

Air flows to the leg area, the windshield and

compartment, and flows to the leg area.

the door windows.

NOTE

z The foot/face air flow ratio can be adjusted

z The foot/defroster air flow ratio can be

with the mode selection in the “

” posi-

adjusted with the mode selection in the

tion.

“

” position.

For further information, we recommend you

consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

On vehicles equipped with the Smartphone-

link Display Audio

(SDA) or the Smart-

link Display Audio

(SDA) or the Smart-

phone-link Display Audio (SDA) navigation

system, screen operations can be used to

make the adjustment. Refer to the separate

owner’s manual for details.

7-4

Comfort controls

Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped)

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The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is running.

Control panel

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1- Temperature control switch  P.7-8

9- OFF switch  P.7-12

2- MODE switch  P.7-9

10- Temperature display  P.7-8

3- Air conditioning switch  P.7-10

11- Mode selection display  P.7-9

4- Blower speed selection switch  P.7-7

12- Air conditioning indicator  P.7-10

5- Air selection switch  P.7-9

13- Blower speed display  P.7-7

6- Defogger switch  P.7-9

7- AUTO switch  P.7-12

8- Electric rear window defogger switch

 P.5-211

7-6

Comfort controls

Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped)

NOTE

Blower speed selection switch

NOTE

There is an interior air temperature sensor

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Due to a drop in the battery voltage or some

(A) in the illustrated position.

other problem, the blower speed may tempo-

Press

of the blower speed selection

Never place anything over the sensor, since

rarily become less than the selected blower

switch to increase the blower speed.

doing so will prevent it from functioning

speed display setting or the fan may stop.

properly.

Press

of the blower speed selection

If the fan stops, turn the ignition switch to

switch to decrease the blower speed.

the “OFF” position, wait a few minutes, and

The selected blower speed (A) will be shown

then turn the ignition switch back to the

in the display.

“ON” position.

In the following cases, have the system

inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi

Motors dealer or a repair facility of your

choice.

• The blower speed remains lower than the

blower speed set using the blower speed

Since the air conditioning operation is con-

display or the blower speed decreases fre-

trolled while the ECO mode is operating,

quently.

you may feel that effectiveness of the air

• The fan does not operate even after stop-

conditioning is insufficient.

ping and restarting the engine or the fan

Refer to “ECO mode switch” on page 5-204.

stops frequently.

Even during ECO mode operation, you can

select normal operation of the air condition-

Increase

ing.

Decrease

On vehicles equipped with the Smartphone-

link Display Audio (SDA), screen operations

can be used to change the setting. Refer to

the separate owner’s manual for details.

In 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.

Comfort controls

7-7

Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped)

air conditioning switch to match your per-

Temperature control switch

NOTE

sonal preferences.

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When the engine coolant temperature is low,

Contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors

Press

of the temperature control switch to

the air temperature from the heater will be

dealer or a repair facility of your choice for

increase the temperature.

cool/cold until the engine warms up, even if

assistance.

you have selected warm air with the switch.

Press

of the temperature control switch to

Refer to “Personalizing the air conditioning

To prevent the windshield and windows

decrease the temperature.

switch (Changing the function setting)” on

from fogging up, the vent mode will be

The selected temperature (A) will be shown

page 7-11.

changed to “

” and the blower speed will

in the display.

be reduced while the system is operating in

Refer to

“Personalizing the air

selection

the AUTO mode.

(Changing

the

function

setting)”

page

When you feel that it is hotter or colder than

7-10.

the set temperature, you may adjust it to your

preference.

For further information, we recommend you

consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

When the temperature is set to the highest or

the lowest setting, the air selection and the

air conditioning will be automatically

changed as follows.

Also, if the air selection is operated manually

after an automatic changeover, manual oper-

ation will be selected.

NOTE

• Quick Heating (When the temperature is set

The temperature value of the air conditioning

to the highest setting)

is switched in conjunction with the outside

Outside air will be introduced and the air

temperature display unit of the multi-infor-

conditioning will stop.

mation display.

• Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set

Refer to “Changing the temperature unit” on

to the lowest setting)

page 5-158.

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

7-8

Comfort controls

Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped)

MODE switch

Defogger switch

NOTE

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z When the defogger switch is pressed, the air

When this switch is pressed, the mode

conditioning system automatically operates

To change the amount of air flowing from the

changes to the “

” mode and the blower

and outside air (as opposed to recirculated

vents, press the MODE switch. Each time the

speed will be set at the maximum automati-

air) is selected. This automatic switching

MODE switch is pressed, the mode changes

cally. The indicator light (A) will come on

control is carried out to prevent misting of

to the next one in the following sequence:

the windows even if “Disable automatic air

“

”  “

” 

and the “

” mode is shown in the display

conditioning control” or “Disable automatic

(B).

“

”. The selected mode is shown in the dis-

air selection control” is set. Refer to “Person-

play (A). Refer to “Changing the mode selec-

alizing the air conditioning switch (Changing

tion” on page 7-3.

the function setting)” on page 7-11, “Person-

alizing the air selection (Changing the func-

tion setting)” on page 7-10.

z The indicator light

(A) will go off when

adjusting the blower speed.

Air selection switch

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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, simply press the

air selection switch.

z Outside air {Indicator light (A) OFF}

Outside air is introduced into the passen-

ger compartment.

z Recirculated air {Indicator light (A) ON}

Air is recirculated inside the passenger

compartment.

Comfort controls

7-9

Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped)

• When the setting has changed from

NOTE

enabled to disabled, the system will beep

z When the engine coolant temperature rises to

three times and the indicator light will

a certain level, the air selection is automati-

flash three times.

cally switched to the recirculation position

• When the setting has changed from dis-

and the indicator light (A) comes on. At this

abled to enabled, the system will beep

time, the system will not switch to the out-

side position even if the air selection switch

two times and the indicator light will

is pushed.

flash three times.

On vehicles equipped with the Smart-

phone-link Display Audio (SDA), screen

Personalizing the air selection

operations can also be used to change the

(Changing the function setting)

setting. Refer to the separate owner’s

When the air conditioning turns on, the air

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manual for details.

selection is controlled automatically. When

You can change the following functions to

the air conditioning turns off, the air selection

match your preference.

automatically goes back to the outside posi-

NOTE

tion.

Enable automatic air selection control:

The factory setting is “Enable automatic air

If high cooling performance is desired, or if

When the AUTO switch is pressed, the air

selection control”.

the outside air is dusty or contaminated in

selection switch will also be automatically

When the defogger switch is pressed, the air

some way, use the recirculation position.

controlled.

selection will automatically change to the

Switch to the outside position every now and

outside air position, even if the system is set

Disable automatic air selection control:

then to keep the windows from fogging up.

to “Disable automatic air selection control”,

Even when the AUTO switch is pressed,

in order to prevent windows from fogging

the air selection switch will not be auto-

up.

CAUTION

matically controlled.

z Using recirculated air for a long time may

cause the windows to fog up.

Changing the settings:

Air conditioning switch

Press the air selection switch for approxi-

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mately 10 seconds or longer.

Push the switch, and the air conditioning

NOTE

When the setting has changed, the system

compressor will turn on. The “

” indicator

z If the mode selection is set “

” position,

will beep and the indicator light will flash.

you cannot turn the air conditioning off or

(A) will be shown in the display.

select the recirculation position.

This prevents the windows from fogging up.

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Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped)

On vehicles equipped with the Smart-

Personalizing the air conditioning

phone-link Display Audio (SDA), screen

switch (Changing the function set-

operations can also be used to change the

ting)

setting. Refer to the separate owner’s

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manual for details.

You can change the following functions to

match your preference.

NOTE

Enable automatic air conditioning control:

The factory setting is “Enable automatic air

When the AUTO switch is pressed, or

conditioning control”.

when the temperature control switch has

When the defogger switch is pressed, the air

been set to the minimum temperature, the

conditioning will run automatically, even if

Push the switch again and the air condition-

air conditioning switch is automatically

the system is set to “Disable automatic air

ing compressor will stop and the indicator

controlled.

conditioning control”, in

order to prevent

goes off.

windows from fogging up.

Disable automatic air conditioning con-

trol:

NOTE

The air conditioning switch is not auto-

If a problem is detected in the air condition-

matically controlled, unless the air condi-

ing compressor, the “

” indicator blinks.

tioning switch is used.

Press the air conditioning switch once to turn

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

Changing the settings:

the“

” indicator does not blink, there is

Press the air conditioning switch for

no problem. If it does blink, have it checked

approximately 10 seconds or longer.

at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or

When the setting has changed, the system

a repair facility of your choice.

will beep and the indicator light will flash.

For example, sometimes after using a high-

• When the setting has changed from

pressure car wash, the condenser can get wet,

enabled to disabled, the system will beep

and the “

” indicator blinks temporarily.

three times and the indicator light will

Wait for a while, press the air conditioning

flash three times.

switch once to turn the system off, then once

• When the setting has changed from dis-

more to turn it back on. Once the water evap-

orates, the blinking will stop.

abled to enabled, the system will beep

two times and the indicator light will

flash three times.

Comfort controls

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Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped)

AUTO switch

OFF switch

Operating the air conditioning

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system (automatic mode)

When the AUTO switch is pressed, the indi-

Push the switch to turn off the air condition-

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cator light (A) comes on and the mode selec-

ing system.

tion, blower speed adjustment, recirculated/

outside air selection, temperature adjustment,

and air conditioning ON/OFF status are all

controlled automatically. The selected mode

and the blower speed are not shown in the

display.

In normal conditions, use the system in the

AUTO mode and follow these procedures:

1. Push the AUTO switch.

2. Set the temperature control switch to the

desired temperature. The temperature can

be set within a range of around 61 (LO) to

89 (HI) (when the outside temperature

unit of the multi-information display

shows °F) or 17 (LO) to 31 (HI) (when the

outside temperature unit of the multi-

information display shows °C).

The vents, recirculated/outside air, blower

speed, temperature adjustment, and ON/OFF

of air conditioning will be controlled auto-

matically.

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2. Set the MODE switch to the “

” posi-

NOTE

Defrosting or defogging (wind-

tion.

Set the temperature at approximately

shield, door windows)

3. Select your desired blower speed by

(when the outside temperature unit of the

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pressing the blower speed selection

multi-information display shows °F) or 24

switch.

(when the outside temperature unit of the

CAUTION

multi-information display shows °C) under

4. Select your desired temperature by press-

z For safety, make sure you have a clear view

normal conditions.

ing the temperature control switch.

through all the windows.

When the engine coolant temperature is low,

5. Push the air conditioning switch.

the air temperature from the heater will be

To remove frost or mist from the windshield

cool/cold until the engine warms up, even if

For quick defrosting

and door windows, use the MODE switch or

you have selected warm air with the temper-

ature switch. To prevent the windshield and

defogger switch (“

” or “

”).

windows from fogging up, the vent mode

will be changed to “

” and the blower

For ordinary defrosting

speed will be reduced.

Use this setting to keep the windshield and

door windows clear of mist, and to keep the

leg area heated

(when driving in rain or

Operating the air conditioning

snow).

system (manual mode)

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Blower speed and vent mode may be con-

trolled manually by setting the blower speed

selection switch and the MODE switch to the

1. Push the defogger switch.

desired positions. To return to automatic

2. Set the temperature to the highest posi-

tion.

operation, press the AUTO switch.

NOTE

z While the “

” indicator light is on, the air

conditioning compressor will run automati-

cally. The outside air position will also be

1. Set the air selection switch to the outside

selected and the blower speed will be set at

position.

the maximum automatically.

Comfort controls

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