MITSUBISHI CARISMA 2000 1.G Owners Manual

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2-Blower speed selection dial
There are 4 blower speeds for control
of the amount of air flow.
Adjust the blower speed by turning the
blower speed selection dial clockwise
or anticlockwise. The setting for ordi-
nary use should be the first or second
speed.
3-Temperature control dial
The heater will not operate if the dial is
set all the way to the left.
The air flow temperature will gradually
increase as the dial is turned to the
right.
NOTE
When the engine coolant temperature is
low, temperature of air introduced into the
passenger compartment does not change
even if the temperature control dial is
moved to the high temperature side.
H04A013a
Mode selectionAir outlets
B
B, C, D
A*, B*, C, D
A, B*, C, D
A, B*
A: From front and side demister
B: From centre and side ventilators
C: From under the instrument panel
D: From under the front seat
* : means a small amount of air flow
4-Mode selection dial
Main flow directions:
(Face position)
Air flows to the upper part of the
passenger compartment.
(Foot/face position)
Air flows to the upper part of the
passenger compartment, and the
leg area.
(Foot position)
Air flows to the leg areas.
(Foot/demister position)
Air flows to the leg areas, wind-
screen door windows.
(Demister position)
Air flows to the windscreen and the
door windows.
NOTE
Air always flows out from the centre and side
ventilators regardless of the mode selection
dial position.

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6–32
5-Air selection switch
Every time the switch is pressed, alter-
ation is made between outside air
introduction and inside air recircula-
tion.
When inside air is recirculated, the in-
dicator lamp comes on.
(Outside position)
Outside air is introduced into the
passenger compartment.
(Recirculation position)
Air is recirculated inside the pas-
senger compartment.
NOTE
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 con-
taminated, use the recirculation position.
But in this case, switch to the outside posi-
tion periodically to ventilate so that the win-
dow does not become fogged up.
CAUTION
Use of the recirculation position for
extended time causes the windows to
fog up.
LHD
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Leg area heatingEH03BABe
Set the mode selection dial to the position
shown in the illustration and set the air selec-
tion switch (A) to the outside position.
Adjust the temperature by turning the tem-
perature control dial clockwise or anticlock-
wise.
Select the desired blower speed.
NOTEWhen the maximum heating is needed, set
the blower speed at 3rd position.
RHD
H03B056a

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6–33
LHD
H03C076a
Combination of unheated air and
heated air
EH03C-Qb
Set the mode selection dial to the position
shown in the illustration and set the air selec-
tion switch (A) to the outside position.
The air will be directed to the leg area and the
upper part of the passenger compartment.
Select desired blower speed.
Warm air flows to the leg area and unheated
or slightly warm air flows to the upper part of
the passenger compartment.
RHD
H03C054a
LHD
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Demisting of the windscreen and
door windows
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CAUTION
For safety, make sure you have a clear
view through all windows.
To remove frost or mist from the windscreen
and door windows, use the mode selection
dial
(“” or “”).

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RHD
H03H023a
-To keep the windscreen and door
windows clear of mist, and to keep
leg area heating (when driving in
rain or snow).
1-Set the air selection switch (A) to the
outside position.
2-Set the mode selection dial to the “
”
position.
3-Select the desired blower speed by
turning the blower speed selection
dial.
4-Select the desired temperature by
turning the temperature control dial.
5-Push the air conditioning switch (B).
(vehicles with air conditioning)
LHD
H03D113a
-For quick demisting
1-Set the air selection switch (A) to the
outside position.
2-Set the mode selection dial to the “
”
position.
3-Set the blower speed to the maximum
speed position.
4-Set the temperature to the maximum
temperature position.
5-Push the air conditioning switch (B).
(vehicles with air conditioning)
RHD
H03D114a
NOTE
(1)To demist effectively, direct the air flow
from the side ventilators towards the
door windows.
(2) Do not set the temperature control dial
around the max. cool position. Cool air
will blow against the window glasses
and form mist on them.

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6–35
LHD
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Introduction of outside airEH03E-Rc
To introduce air into the vehicle during hot
weather, set the air selection switch (A) to the
outside position and set the temperature
control dial to the position shown in the il-
lustration. Be sure to set the temperature
control dial all the way to the left.
Select the desired blower speed.
NOTE
Turn the mode selection dial clockwise and
air will flow to the leg area and the wind-
screen.
RHD
H03E041a
LHD
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Cooling
(Vehicles with air conditioning)
EH04FAHe
Set the mode selection dial to the “” posi-
tion.
Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside
position and push the air conditioning switch
(B).
Adjust the temperature by turning the tem-
perature control dial clockwise or anticlock-
wise. Select the desired blower speed.
NOTEIf the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-
taminated, or if high cooling performance is
desired, set air selection switch to the recir-
culation position and the temperature control
dial all the way to the left.
Switch to the outside position periodically to
increase ventilation so that the windows do
not become fogged up.

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6–36
RHD
H04F078a
CAUTION
When using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as
the air conditioning compressor is
switched on/off automatically. Es-
pecially for vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, while the vehicle
is stationary, fully depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
creeping.
Automatic air conditioning*EH14A-U
The air conditioning can only be operated
while the engine is running.
CAUTION
When using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as
the air conditioning compressor is
switched on/off automatically. Es-
pecially for vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, while the vehicle
is stationary, fully depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
creeping.
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NOTE
(1) There is a photo sensor, atmosphere
temperature sensor and interior air tem-
perature sensor inside the vehicle.
A- Photo sensor
B- Atmosphere temperature sensor
C- Interior air temperature sensor
Never place anything on top of the
cover of these sensors, doing so will
prevent them from functioning properly.
(2) The cool air form the ventilators may ap-
pear as a mist. This is due to moist air
being suddenly cooled by the air condi-
tioning. This will clear after a few mo-
ments.

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H14B088aH14B125a
Operating the system as an auto-
matic air conditioning
EH14BBO
In normal conditions, use the system in the
AUTO mode and follow these procedures:
1-Set the blower speed selection dial to
“AUT” position.
2-Turn the temperature control dial to set
the desired temperature.
The temperature can be set within a
range of 15 to 29.
The temperature will gradually in-
crease as the dial is turned to the right.NOTE
Set the temperature, under normal operating
conditions, at around 22.
3-Set the mode selection dial to “AUT”
position.
4-Push the air conditioning switch to op-
erate the air conditioning. When the air
conditioning operates, the operation
indicator lamp (
) in the dial will
come on.
The outlet port (except “
” and “”),
recirculation/outside – air select and blower
speed, and ON/OFF of air conditioning will
be controlled automatically.

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6–38
H14B106a
The following items are displayed in the multi
center display. (Refer to “Multi center display”
on page 4–24.)
A- Outside air temperature display/Set
temperature display
B-Blower speed indicator
C- Air flow indicatorNOTE
(1) The outside air temperature is usually
displayed in the position (A). The set
temperature is displayed for several
seconds while the temperature control
dial is operated.
(2) If the outside temperature drops below
about 3 C, the alarm sounds and the
outside temperature figure flashes for
about 5 seconds. Turning the tempera-
ture adjustment dial during the period of
the alarm will have no effect on the dis-
play.
After completion of the warning, set the
temperature. (Refer to “Outside tem-
perature” on page 4–25.)
Operating the system as a manual
air conditioning
EH14CAF
If you operate the blower speed selection
dial or the mode selection dial as you de-
sired, the system is still automatically con-
trolled except selected function which dial is
operated. To return all operations to auto-
matic operation, set the dials to “AUT”
(AUTO) position.
H14D112a
Change of mode selectionEH14D-Y
The mode selection dial is operated accord-
ing to the need.
Turn the dial and the air outlet will be
changed.

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H14D102a
Air flow indicator (A) is displayed in the multi
centre display.
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Mode
selectionDisplay*1Air outlets
B
B, C, D
A*, B*2, C, D
A, B*2, C, D
A, B*2
A: From front and side demister
B: From centre and side ventilators
C: From under the instrument panel
D: From under the front seat
*
1 : Only vehicles with multi centre display
*2 : means a small amount of air flow
(Face position)
Air flows to the upper part of the
passenger compartment.
(Foot/Face position)
Air flows to the upper part of the
passenger compartment, and the
leg area.
(Foot position)
Air flows to the leg areas.
(Foot/demister position)
Air flows to the leg area, windscreen
and door windows.
(Demister position)
Air flows to the windscreen and the
door windows.
NOTE
Air always flows out from the centre and side
ventilators regardless of the mode selection
dial position.

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6–40
H14E019a
Change of air selectionEH14E - Fd
Every time the air selection switch is
pressed, alteration is made between outside
air introduction and inside air recirculation.
When inside air is recirculated, the indicator
lamp (A) comes on.
(Outside position)
Outside air is introduced into the pas-
senger compartment.
(Recirculation position)
Air is recirculated inside the passenger
compartment.Normally, use 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 not
become fogged up.
CAUTION
Use of the recirculation position for
extended time may cause the win-
dows to fog up.
H14C126a
Change of the blower speedEH13F-N
Adjust the blower speed by turning the
blower speed selection dial clockwise or
anticlockwise.
The blower speed will gradually increase
as the dial is turned to the right.