MITSUBISHI COLT 2011 Owner's Manual (in English)

lRecirculated air {Indication lamp (A) is ON}
Air is recirculated inside the passenger com-
partment.
NOTE
l For vehicles with automatic air conditioning,
an automatic fresh/recirculation control func-
tion is included to improve the efficiency of
the air conditioning. If the outside air temper-
ature rises, the air conditioning automatically
switches to the recirculation mode. To deacti-
vate the automatic fresh/recirculation con-
trol, press the air selection switch while the
ignition switch is “ON”. However, once the
automatic fresh/recirculation control is deac-
tivated, it can only be reactivated by ignition
switch is “OFF”.
l When the recirculation mode is selected by
the automatic fresh/recirculation control, the
air conditioning will switch to the outside air
mode for about 30 seconds at intervals of ap-
proximately 20 minutes in order to ventilate
the passenger compartment.
CAUTIONl 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.
Switch to the outside position periodically
to increase ventilation so that the win-
dows do not become fogged up.
l Use of the recirculation position for exten-
ded time may cause the windows to fog up.Air conditioning switch E00703501131
Push the switch, and the air conditioning compres-
sor will turn on. The air conditioning indication
lamp (A) will come on.
Push the switch again and the air conditioning com-
pressor will stop working and the indication lamp
goes off.
CAUTIONl When using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as the
air conditioning compressor is switched
on/off automatically. While the vehicle
with an automated manual transmission
is stationary, fully depress the brake ped-
al to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
NOTE
l If the air conditioning indication lamp is flash-
ing, the air conditioning system may be mal-
functioning. Press the air conditioning switch
to turn off the air conditioning, and then
press the switch again to turn on the air con-
ditioning.
If the air conditioning indication lamp flash-
es again after a while, consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. If the air conditioning indication lamp
no longer flashes, there is no problem.
Operating the air conditioning system E00704100834
Heating
Set the mode selection dial to the “
” position
and set the air selection switch (A) to the outside po-
sition.
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Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or anti-
clockwise to the desired temperature. Select the de-
sired blower speed.
NOTE
l For maximum heat, set the blower speed at
the 3 rd
position.
Cooling
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1.Set the mode selection dial to the “” posi-
tion.
2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside
position.
3. Push the air conditioning switch (B).
4. Change your desired temperature by turning
the control dial clockwise or anticlockwise.
5. Select the desired blower speed.
NOTE l If the outside air is dusty or otherwise conta-
minated, or if high cooling performance is de-
sired, set air selection switch to the recircula-
tion 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.Combination of unheated air and heated air E00722100025
Select the mode selection dial to the position
shown in the illustration and set the air selection
switch (A) to the outside position.
The air flow will be directed to the leg area and the
upper part of the passenger compartment. Select de-
sired blower speed.
Warm air flows to the leg area and unheated or
slightly warm air (depending upon temperature set-
ting) flows to the upper part of the passenger com-
partment.Demisting of the windscreen and door windows E00722200055CAUTIONlFor 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. (Foot/
Demister position or Demister position)
For ordinary demisting
Use this setting 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
shown in the illustration.
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3.Select your desired blower speed by turning
the blower speed selection dial.
4. Select your desired temperature by turning
the temperature control dial.
5. Push the air conditioning switch (B).
For quick demisting
1. Set the mode selection dial to the position
shown in the illustration.
2. Set your blower to the maximum speed.
3. Set the temperature to the highest position.
NOTE l While the mode selection dial is set to the po-
sition shown in the illustration, the air condi-
tioning will operate automatically and the out-
side air position will also be selected automat-
ically. (In this case, the air conditioning indi-
cator will not change)
l To demist effectively, direct the air flow
from the side ventilators towards the door win-
dows.
l Do not set the temperature control dial to the
max. cool position. Cool air will blow
against the window glasses and form mist on
them.
l For Clear Tec models, if the mode selection
dial is set to the demister position shown in
the illustration (within ±15° of the center),
the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system will not
operate and the engine will not stop automat-
ically even if the vehicle is stopped. This is
to ensure that good visibility is maintained.Important operation tips for the
air conditioning E00708300948
l Park the vehicle in the shade.
Parking in the hot sun will make the vehicle
inside extremely hot, and it will require more
to cool the interior.
If it is necessary to park in the sun, open the
windows for the first few minutes of air con-
ditioning operation to expel the hot air.
l Close the windows when the air conditioning
is in use.
The entry of outside air through open win-
dows will reduce the cooling efficiency.
l Too much cooling is not good for the health.
The inside air temperature should only be 5
to 6 °C below the outside air temperature.
l When operating the system, make sure the
air intake, which is located in front of the
windscreen, is free of obstructions such as
leaves and snow. Leaves collected in the air-
intake plenum may reduce air flow and plug
the plenum water drains.
Air conditioning system refrigerant
and lubricant recommendations
If the air conditioning seems less effective than usu-
al, the cause might be a refrigerant leak. We recom-
mend you to have the system inspected.
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 which will result in the need to re-
place your vehicle’s entire air conditioning system.
The release of refrigerant into the atmosphere
should be prevented.
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It is recommended that the refrigerant be recovered
and recycled for further use.
During a long period of disuse
The air conditioning should be operated for at least
five minutes each week, even in cold weather. This
is to prevent poor lubrication of the compressor in-
ternal parts and to maintain the air conditioning in
the best operating condition.Air purifier E00708400024
An air filter has been incorporated into this air con-
ditioning so that dirt and dust are cleaned from the
air.
Replace the air filter periodically as its ability to
clean the air will be reduced as it collects pollen
and dirt. For the maintenance interval, refer to the
“SERVICE BOOKLET”.
NOTE l Operation in certain conditions such as driv-
ing on a dusty road and frequent use of the
air conditioning can lead to reduction of serv-
ice life of the filter. When the air flow rate
suddenly drops or when the windscreen or
windows start to fog up easily, the air filter
requires replacement.
We recommend you to have it checked.LW/MW/FM electronic tuning
radio with CD player* E00708502175
The audio system can be used when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
NOTE l To listen to the audio system while the en-
gine is stopped, turn the ignition key to the
“ACC” position.
For Clear Tec models, the audio system will
continue to operate if the ignition switch is in
the “ON” position when the engine stops au-
tomatically. However, in some cases, the au-
dio system may stop producing sound or turn
off.
l If a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle,
it may create noise from the audio equip-
ment. 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
away as possible from the audio equipment.
l If foreign objects or water get into the audio
equipment, or if smoke or a strange odour
comes from it, immediately turn off the au-
dio system. We recommend you to have it
checked. Never try to repair it by yourself.
Avoid continuous usage without inspection
by a qualified person.
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Volume and tone control panelE00708600882
1- PWR (On-Off) switch
2- VOL (Volume control) knob
3- Memory select buttons
4- AUDIO button
5- Display
6- Audio adjust button
To adjust the volume E00708700649
VOL (Volume control)
Turn the VOL knob (2) clockwise to increase the
volume; anticlockwise to decrease the volume. The
status will be displayed in the display (5).
To adjust the tone E00708800914
Press the AUDIO button (4) to select SCV BASS TRE FADE BAL Audio adjust
mode off. The status will be displayed in the dis-
play (5).
SCV (Speed Compensated Volume)
SCV function is a feature that automatically adjusts
the VOLUME, BASS, and TREBLE settings in ac-
cordance with the vehicle speed. Press the audio ad-
just button (6) either
or to select OFF or
the desired settings 1-6.
BASS (Bass tone control)
Press the audio adjust button (6) either
or to select the desired bass tone quality.
TRE (Treble tone control)
Press the audio adjust button (6) either
or to select the desired treble tone quality.
FADE (Front/Rear balance control)
Press the audio adjust button (6) either
or to balance the volume of sound from the front and
the rear speakers.
BAL (Left/Right balance control)
Press the audio adjust button (6) either
or to balance the volume of sound from the left and
the right speakers.
NOTE l Audio adjust mode will be cancelled when ra-
dio or CD operation is performed or no ad-
justment is performed for more than 7 sec-
onds or press the AUDIO button (4) for 2 sec-
onds or longer.
To enter audio tone settings into the memory
It is possible to enter the audio adjustment condi-
tion (SCV, BASS, TRE, FADE, BAL) into the mem-
ory. 1.Make the desired adjustments in the audio ad-
just mode.
Refer to “To adjust the tone” on page 5-13.
2. In the audio adjust mode, press and hold one
of the memory select buttons (3) [1-6]. When
you hear a bleep, the memorization is com-
plete. The display will show the button num-
ber [SOUND1-SOUND6] for which the set-
tings were memorised.
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3.In future, when you gently press the memory
select button in the audio adjust mode, the au-
dio adjustment condition memorised for that
button will take effect.
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Radio control panel and displayE007089009311- PWR (On-Off) switch
2- Memory select buttons
3- FM/AM (FM/MW/LW selection) button
4- TUNE/SEEK (Down-step/Down-seek) button
5- TUNE/SEEK (Up-step/Up-seek) button6- ST (Stereo) indicator
7- FM (FM1/FM2/FM3) indicators
8- Preset memory number display
9- Frequency display window
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To listen to the radioE00709000711
1. Press the PWR switch (1) to turn the audio
system on and off.
Press the FM/AM button (3) to turn on the ra-
dio if a CD is being played.
2. Press the FM/AM button (3) to select the de-
sired band.
3. Press the TUNE/SEEK button (4 or 5) to
tune to a station, or press one of the memory
select button (2) to recall a station memo-
rised for that button.To tune the radio E00709100073
Automatic tuning
After keeping the TUNE/SEEK button (4 or 5) de-
pressed until it beeps, release the button, and the se-
lected station reception will start.
Manual tuning
The frequency changes every time the TUNE/
SEEK button (4 or 5) is pressed. Press the button to
select the desired station.
To enter frequencies into the memory E00716100974
Manual setting
You can assign to the memory select buttons (2) a
maximum of 18 stations in the FM band (6 FM1, 6
FM2 and 6 FM3 stations) and 6 stations each in the
MW and LW band. (Stations already assigned to
the memory select buttons are replaced by any new-
ly assigned stations.)
Follow the steps described below. 1.Press either the TUNE/SEEK button (4 or 5)
to tune the frequency to be entered in the mem-
ory.
2. Press one of the memory select buttons (2)
for 2 seconds or longer. The sound will be
momentarily interrupted while the frequency
is being entered into the memory.
The number of the button corresponding to
the entry in the memory and the frequency
are displayed.
3. The preset memory setting is retrieved by
pressing the button and then releasing it with-
in 2 seconds.
NOTE
l Disconnecting the battery terminal erases all
the radio frequencies stored in the memory.
Automatic setting
With the method, all manually set stations in the
band currently selected for reception are replaced
with stations in the same band that are automatical-
ly selected in order of signal strength. The radio au-
tomatically selects 6 stations in the FM band (FM3
station only) and 6 stations each in the MW and
LW band.

Follow the steps described below. 1.With the radio mode selected, hold down the
AM/FM button (3) for 2 seconds or longer.
The 6 stations with the best signal strength
will automatically be assigned to the memo-
ry select buttons (2), with the lowest-frequen-
cy station being assigned to the lowest-num-
ber button.
2. When you subsequently press a memory se-
lect button to select a channel number, the ra-
dio will begin receiving the station assigned
to that number.
NOTE l If you press the AM/FM button (3) for 2 sec-
onds or longer while tuning in the FM1 or
FM2 band, the radio will automatically
switch to the FM3 band, where the automatic
seeking/storing will be activated.
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Radio data system (RDS)E007092003481- PWR (On-Off) switch
2- Memory select buttons
3- TUNE/SEEK (Down-step/Down-seek) button
4- TUNE/SEEK (Up-step/Up-seek) button
5- FM/AM (FM/MW/LW selection) button
6- TP (Traffic program) button
7- PTY (Program type) button8- Menu button
9- RDS (Radio data system) indicator
10- AF (Alternative frequencies) indicator
11- TP (Traffic program identification) indicator
12- PTY (Program type)/CT (Clock time) indicator
13- Frequency display window
14- REG (Regional program) indicator
RDS uses PI (program identification) signal and AF (alternative frequency) list transmitted in addition to the normal FM broadcasting programs, and picks up the
FM stations that are transmitting the same program from the AF list and automatically tunes to the station with the strongest signal intensity.
Therefore, you can continue listening to one program in, for example, a long distance driving without retuning to the other station transmitting the same program
when you are leaving the service area of the currently receiving station.
The RDS radio also features the limited reception of the program types, the break-in reception of the traffic announcement to the EON (enhanced other network)
and emergency broadcast, and the limited/unlimited reception of the regional programs.
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AF (Alternative Frequencies) functionE00720900146
The AF function finds a station broadcasting the
same program and selects the station with the stron-
gest signal of AF lists.
The AF function is turned on (with the AF indica-
tor (10) shown on the display) at all times unless
you manually switch it off.

The AF function can be turned ON and OFF.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-20.CT (Clock Time) function E00721000128
The clock can be set automatically by using the sig-
nal from the local RDS stations. Refer to “Digital
clock” on page 5-34.
REG (Regional) function E00721100015
REG function limits to receive the stations broad-
casting regional programs.
Regional programming and regional networks are
organized differently depending on the country or
area (they may be changed according to the hour,
state, or broadcast area), so if you don’t want to re-
ceive the regional programs automatically, you can
set up REG ON not to receive regional programs.

The REG function can be turned ON and OFF.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-20.
PI (Program Identification) search function E00721200175
When travelling long distance and the recalled pre-
set station is weak, the radio searches another fre-
quency broadcasting the same programming with
the same PI code in AF list.
If there are no frequencies broadcasting the same
programming, the radio searches a frequency broad-
casting the regional programming. The radio suc-
ceeds in searching the regional programming, then
the display shows the REG indicator (14).
If the radio does not succeed in searching the re-
gional programming, the radio returns to the recal-
led preset station.
The PI function can be turned ON and OFF on
some vehicles.
Refer to “Function setup mode” on page 5-20.
NOTE l While searching, the audio system is muted.
The display shows “WAIT” or “SEARCH”.PTY (Program Type) E00721300264
RDS broadcasts are classified according to pro-
gram type (PTY) as follows. Use the TUNE/SEEK
button (3 or 4) to select your desired PTY.
1. NEWS
2. AFFAIRS (Current affairs)
3. INFO (Information)
4. SPORT
5. EDUCATE (Education)
6. DRAMA
7. CULTURE
8. SCIENCE
9. VARIED
10. POP M (Pop music)
11. ROCK M (Rock music)
12. EASY M (Easy music)
13. LIGHT M (Light classics)
14. CLASSICS
15. OTHER M (Other music)
16. WEATHER (Weather information)
17. FINANCE
18. CHILDREN
19. SOCIAL
20. RELIGION
21. PHONE IN
22. TRAVEL
23. LEISURE
24. JAZZ
25. COUNTRY
26. NATION M (National music)
27. OLDIES
28. FOLK M (Folk music)
29. DOCUMENT
30. TEST
31. ALARM
To search for a broadcast of desired program type: 1. Press the PTY button (7).
2. Press the TUNE/SEEK button (3 or 4) for
less than 1 second at a time to select your de-
sired PTY.
3. Two seconds after a desired PTY has been se-
lected, the radio will begin to search for a
broadcast of your selected PTY. During
search, the selected PTY on the display
blinks and the radio will begin to search for a
broadcast of your selected PTY.
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