cooling 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
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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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4.Connect one end of one jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal of the discharged bat-
tery (A), and the other end to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery (B).Except for vehicles with turbochargerVehicles with turbocharger
5. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to
the negative (-) terminal of the booster bat-
tery (B), and the other end to the engine
block of the vehicle with the discharged bat-
tery at the point farthest from the battery.
NOTE
l Open the cover before connecting the jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
Refer to “Battery” on page 8-10.WARNINGl Be sure to observe the connecting se-
quence of .
l Make sure that the connection is made
to the appointed position (shown in the il-
lustration). If the connection is made di-
rectly to the negative side of the battery,
the inflammable gasses generated from
the battery might catch fire and explode.
l When connecting the jumper cables, do
not connect the positive (+) cable to the
negative (-) terminal. Otherwise sparks
might cause explosion of the battery.
CAUTIONl Take care not to get the jumper cable
caught in the cooling fan or other rotat-
ing part in the engine compartment.
l Use the proper cables suitable for the bat-
tery size to prevent overheating of the ca-
bles.
l Check the jumper cables for damage and
corrosion before use.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the
booster battery, let the engine idle a few mi-
nutes, then start the engine in the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
CAUTIONl Keep the engine of the vehicle giving assis-
tance running.
7. After the engine is started, disconnect the ca-
bles in the reverse order.
8.
WARNINGl Charging the battery while it is installed
in the vehicle might cause the battery to
catch fire and explode.
Or damage to the vehicle could result. If
it has to be charged in that condition for
unavoidable reasons, disconnect the vehi-
cle side negative (-) terminal connected to
the battery.
l Keep sparks, cigarettes and flames away
from the battery because the battery may
produce an explosion.
l Use adequate ventilation when charging
or using the battery in an enclosed space.
l Remove all the caps before charging the
battery.
l Electrolyte is corrosive diluted sulphuric
acid.
If electrolyte (battery acid) comes into con-
tact with your hands, eyes, clothes and
the painted surface of your vehicle, it
should be thoroughly flushed with water.
If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush them
with water immediately and thoroughly,
and get prompt medical attention.
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CAUTIONlDo not attempt to start the engine by pull-
ing or pushing the vehicle.
It could damage your vehicle.
l Always wear protective eye goggles when
working near the battery.
l Keep the battery out of the reach of chil-
dren.
NOTE
l If the vehicle is put in motion without fully
charging the battery, it might cause the loss
of smooth engine operation and the anti-lock
brake warning lamp to illuminate. Refer to
“ Anti-lock brake system (ABS)” on page
4-27.
l For Clear Tec models, press the “Auto Stop
& Go (AS&G) OFF” switch to deactivate the
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system and pre-
vent the engine from automatically stopping
before the battery is sufficiently charged. Re-
fer to “To deactivate” on page 4-16.
Engine overheating E00800601839
If the high coolant temperature warning lamp flash-
es during the engine is running, the engine may be
overheating. If this occurs, take the following cor-
rective measures: 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Check whether steam is coming from the en-
gine compartment.

[ If steam does not come from the engine com-
partment]
With the engine still running, raise the bon-
net to ventilate the engine compartment.
NOTE l For Clear Tec models, press the “Auto Stop
& Go (AS&G) OFF” switch to deactivate the
Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system before stop-
ping the vehicle. Refer to “To deactivate” on
page 4-16.
[If steam is coming from the engine compart-
ment]
Stop the engine, and when the steam stops,
raise the bonnet to ventilate the engine com-
partment. Restart the engine.WARNINGl Do not open the bonnet while steam is com-
ing from the engine compartment. It
could cause steam or hot water to spurt
out, causing burns. Hot water could spurt
out even when there is no steam coming
out, and some parts will be very hot. Be
very careful when opening the bonnet.WARNINGl Be careful of hot steam, which could blow
off the reserve tank cap.
l Do not attempt to remove the radiator
cap while the engine is hot.
3. Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If the
fan is not turning, stop the engine immediate-
ly and have it checked.
Front
A- Cooling fan B- Radiator cap
C- Reserve tank
WARNINGl Be careful not to get your hands or
clothes caught in the cooling fans.
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4.After the engine coolant temperature has drop-
ped to the normal temperature, stop the engine.
5. Check the coolant level in the reserve tank. Except for vehicles with turbocharger
The coolant level in this tank should be kept
between the “LOW” and “FULL” marks.
FULLLOW
Vehicles with turbocharger
The reserve tank lid is equipped with a dip-
stick.

Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean
cloth. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
Remove the dipstick and read the coolant lev-
el, which should always be within the range
“F” (FULL) or “L” (LOW).FULLLOW
WARNINGl If there is none, make sure that the en-
gine has cooled down before removing
the radiator cap (B), because hot steam
or boiling water otherwise will gush from
the filler port and may scald you.
6. Add coolant to the radiator and/or reserve
tank if necessary (refer to the “Maintenance”
section).
CAUTIONl Do not add coolant while the engine is
hot. Suddenly adding cold coolant could
damage the engine. Wait for the engine to
cool down, then add coolant a little at a
time.
7. Examine the radiator hoses for coolant leak-
age and the drive belt for looseness or damage.
If there is anything wrong with the cooling
system or drive belt, we recommend you to
have it checked and repaired.
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ture is below the range shown in the illustra-
tion.
In this case, use engine oil conforming to the
following classification: • ACEA classification:“For service A3/ B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5”
• API classification: “For service SG” or higherEngine coolant E01000501390
To check the coolant level
A translucent coolant reserve tank is located in the
engine compartment.

Except for vehicles with turbocharger
The coolant level in this tank should be kept be-
tween the “LOW” and “FULL” marks when meas-
ured while the engine is cold.
FULLLOW
Vehicles with turbocharger
Check the coolant level in the reserve tank. The re-
serve tank lid is equipped with a dipstick.

Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes. Remove the
dipstick and read the coolant level, which should al-
ways be within the range “F” (FULL) or “L”
(LOW) while the engine is cold.FULLLOW
To add coolant
The cooling system is a closed system and normal-
ly the loss of coolant should be very slight. A no-
ticeable drop in the coolant level could indicate leak-
age. If this occurs, we recommend you to have the
system checked as soon as possible.

Except for vehicles with turbocharger
If the level should drop below the “LOW” level on
the reserve tank, open the lid and add coolant to
“FULL” level.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, re-
move the radiator cap (A) and add coolant until the
level reaches the filler neck.
Maintenance
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WARNINGlDo not open the radiator cap while the en-
gine is hot.
The coolant system is under pressure and
any hot coolant escaping could cause se-
vere burns.
Vehicles with turbocharger
If the level should drop below the “L” (LOW) level
on the dipstick, add coolant to the reserve tank.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, re-
move the radiator cap (A) and add coolant until the
level reaches the filler neck.
WARNINGl Do not open the radiator cap while the en-
gine is hot.
The coolant system is under pressure and
any hot coolant escaping could cause se-
vere burns.
Anti-freeze
The engine coolant contains an ethylene glycol anti-
corrosion agent. The cylinder head and water pump
housing are cast aluminium alloy, and periodic
changing of the engine coolant is necessary to pre-
vent corrosion of these parts.

Use High-quality ethylene glycol based coolant. It
has excellent protection against corrosion and rust
formation of all metals including aluminium and
can avoid blockages in the radiator, heater, cylin-
der head, engine block, etc.
Because of the necessity of this anti-corrosion
agent, the coolant must not be replaced with plain
water even in summer. The required concentration
of anti-freeze differs depending on the expected am-
bient temperature.Ambient temperature (minimum) °C-30-35-50Anti-freeze concentra- tion %455060CAUTIONlDo not use alcohol or methanol anti-
freeze or any engine coolants mixed with
alcohol or methanol anti-freeze. The use
of an improper anti-freeze can cause cor-
rosion of the aluminium components.
l For effective anti-corrosion and anti-
freeze performance, keep the anti-freeze
concentration within the range of 45 to
60 %.
Concentrations exceeding 60 % will re-
sult in a reduction of both the anti-freeze
and cooling performance thus adversely
affecting the engine.
l Do not top up with water only.
Water by itself reduces the rust-protec-
tive and anti-freeze qualities of the cool-
ant and has a lower boiling point. It can
also cause damage to the cooling system if
it should freeze. Do not use tapwater, as it
can cause corrosion and rust formation.During cold weather
If the temperatures in your area drop below freez-
ing, there is the danger that the coolant in the en-
gine or radiator could freeze and cause severe dam-
age to the engine and/or radiator.
Add a sufficient amount of anti-freeze to the cool-
ant to prevent it from freezing.
The concentration should be checked before the
start of cold weather and anti-freeze added to the
system if necessary.
Maintenance
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