MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2010 4.G Owners Manual

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NOTE
Set the temperature {at about 75 (Type 1) or 25 (Type 2)
under normal conditions}.

When the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest
setting under the AUTO operation, the air selection and
the air conditioning will be automatically changed as fol-
lows.
• Quick Heating (When the temperature is set to the high-
est setting)
Outside air will be introduced and the air conditioning
will stop.
• Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the low-
est setting)
Inside air will be recirculated and the air conditioning
will operate.

When the temperature is set to the highest setting, you can
turn the air conditioning on.
Operating the air conditioning system (manual
mode)
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Blower speed and vent mode may be controlled manually by
setting the blower speed selection dial and the mode selection
dial to the desired positions. To return to automatic operation,
set the dials to the “AUTO” position.Defrosting or defogging the windshield and door win-
dows
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To remove frost or fog from the windshield and door windows,
use the mode selection dial (“ ” or “ ”).
CAUTION
!
For safety, make sure you have a clear view through
all the windows.
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For ordinary defrosting
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 snow).
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Select your desired blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial.
3. Select your desired temperature by turning the tempera-
ture control dial.For quick defrosting

1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set your blower to the maximum speed.
3. Set the temperature to the highest position.
NOTE
When the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” or “ ”
position, the air conditioning compressor runs automati-
cally. The outside air position will be also selected auto-
matically. (In this case, the air conditioning indicator light
will not change.)

When the “ ” or “ ” position is selected, you cannot
turn the air conditioning off or use the recirculation posi-
tion. This prevents the windows from fogging up.

When defrosting, do not set the temperature control dial to
the maximum cool position. This would blow cool air on
the window glass and fog it up.
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To stop the air conditioning
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To turn the air conditioning off, set the blower speed selection
dial to the “OFF” position. All operations will stop except the
air selection.
Important air conditioning operating tips
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1. Park the vehicle in the shade whenever possible. Parking
in the hot sun makes the vehicle interior extremely hot
which then requires more time to cool. If it is necessary to
park in the sun, open the windows for the first few min-
utes of air conditioning to expel the hot air.
2. Afterwards, keep the windows closed when the air condi-
tioning is in use. The entry of outside air through open
windows will reduce cooling efficiency.
3. When running the air conditioning, make sure the air
intake, which is located in front of the windshield, is free
of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-
intake chamber may reduce air flow and plug the water
drains. Air conditioning system refrigerant and lubri-
cant recommendations If the air conditioning seems less effective than usual, the cause
might be a refrigerant leak.
Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
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During a long period of disuse The air conditioning should be operated for at least five min-
utes each week, even in cold weather. This includes the quick
defrosting mode. Operating the air condition system weekly
maintains lubrication of the compressor internal parts and
maintains the air conditioning in the best operating condition.
CAUTION
!
The air conditioning system in your vehicle must be
charged with the refrigerant HFC-134a and the
lubricant SUN-PAG56.
Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will cause
severe damage and may require replacing your vehi-
cle’s entire air conditioning system.
The release of refrigerant into the atmosphere is not
recommended.
The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehicle is
designed not to harm the earth’s ozone layer. How-
ever, it may contribute slightly to global warming.
It is recommended that the old refrigerant be saved
and recycled for future use.
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5Audio system
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The audio system can only be used when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. NOTE
To listen to the audio system while the engine is not run-
ning, turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position.
If a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, it may create
noise in the audio equipment. This does not mean that
anything is wrong with your audio equipment. In such a
case, use the cellular phone at a place as far as possible
from the audio equipment. Your vehicle is equipped with the following audio system:
(1) AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player (Type 1) → P.5-26
(2) AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger (Type 2) → P.5-39
(3) AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger (Type 3) → P. 5 - 3 9Ty p e 1Type 2, Type 3A- Display window
B- Audio system
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If foreign objects or water get into the audio equipment, or
if smoke or a strange odor comes from it, immediately
turn off the audio system and have it checked at an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice. Never try to repair it yourself. Avoid using the
audio system until it is inspected by a qualified person.

If the audio system is damaged by foreign objects, water,
or fire, have the system checked by a qualified Mitsubishi
Motors technician.

If you open or close the electric convertible top while lis-
tening to music, an audible beep will sound and the audio
system’s sound equalization will change to settings that
are optimized for operation with the electric convertible
top in its new, open or closed position (ECLIPSE SPY-
DER only).
Satellite radio
(if so equipped)
Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcasting
technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The
subscription service provider is SIRIUS™ Satellite Radio. This
service offers over 100 channels of music, sports, news, enter-
tainment, and programming for listeners, directly from its sat-
ellites and broadcasting studios.
System activationTo activate your SIRIUS Satellite Radio service, call the toll-
free number 888-539-SIRIUS (7474), or visit the Sirius web
site at www.sirius.com. Please have the following information
available when activating your system:
1. The Sirius Identification Number (SIRIUS ID). Refer to
the section “SIRIUS ID indication” on page 5-51.
2. Credit card information.
3. Your Vehicle Identification Number. Refer to “Vehicle
identification number plate” on page 9-2.
“SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo and channel names and logos
are trademarks of SIRUS Satellite Radio, Inc.
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5AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player-Type 1
(if so equipped)
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Volume and tone control panel
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1- PWR (On-Off) switch
2- VOL (Volume control) knob
3- AUDIO switch
4- Display
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To adjust the volume
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VOL (Volume control) Turn the VOL knob (2) clockwise to increase the volume;
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
The status will be displayed in the display (4).NOTE
The volume control mode will shut off automatically if
either the radio or CD is selected, or if no adjustment is
made within about 2 seconds.
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To adjust the tone
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1. Press the AUDIO switch (3) repeatedly to select the tone
or balance control to change. The order is: BASS → TRE
→ FADE → BAL → Audio adjust mode off.
The status will be displayed in the display (4).
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2. Turn the AUDIO switch (3) either clockwise or counter-
clockwise to change the tone/balance setting.BASS (Bass tone control) To select the desired bass level. TRE (Treble tone control) To select the desired treble level. FADE (Front/Rear balance control) To balance the volume from the F (front) and the R (rear)
speakers. BAL (Left/Right balance control) To balance the volume from the L (left) and the R (right)
speakers.NOTE
When set to “0”, it will beep.

The audio adjust mode will automatically shut off when
either the radio or CD is selected, or if no adjustment is
made within about 7 seconds.Mode
Adjusting operation
Clockwise
Counterclockwise
BASS Increase Decrease
TRE Increase Decrease
FA D EMore sound from the
rear speakers More sound from the
front speakers
BAL More sound from the
right speakers More sound from the
left speakers
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