MITSUBISHI iMiEV 2012 1.G Owners Manual

5-6 Comfort controls
5Air conditioning
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The air conditioning can only be used when the ready indicator
is illuminated.NOTE
If the energy level gauge is at 0 bars or the power down
warning light illuminates, the vehicle interior may not be
cooled/heated even though the dial or switch is operated.
Furthermore, the defog performance may be also reduced.
Refer to “Energy level gauge” on page 3-69.
Refer to “Power down warning light” on page 3-75.
Control panel
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A- Temperature control dial
B- MAX switch
C- Blower speed selection dial
D- Air conditioning switch
E- Mode selection dial
F- Air selection switch
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NOTE
There is an interior air temperature sensor (G) in the illus-
trated position.
Never place anything over the sensor, since doing so will
prevent it from functioning properly.
Blower speed selection dial
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When the electric motor switch is in the “ON” position, select
the blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial.
Turning the dial clockwise will increase the blower speed;
turning the dial counterclockwise will decrease it. When the
dial is set to the “OFF” position, all fan-driven airflow will
stop.
When the dial is set to the “AUTO” position, the air flow is
adjusted automatically according to the temperature of the inte-
rior and the position of the temperature control dial.
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Temperature control dial
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Use this dial to adjust the temperature of the air flow from the
vents.
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air
warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the air cooler.
When the dial is set to middle (
) position, only uncooled and
unheated air will flow.
When the dial is moved to middle (
) position when using
cooling or heating, cooling or heating stops.NOTE
When the dial is moved from middle (
) position to the
left while the air conditioning is not operating, the air tem-
perature will not change.

When the dial is moved to middle (
) position and then to
the left while the air conditioning is operating, the air con-
ditioning system is operating again.
When the temperature control dial is set to “C” position,
the air selection will be automatically set to the
recirculation position and the air conditioning will oper-
ate.
When the dial is moved thereafter, the air conditioning
continues to operate and the air selection setting returns to
the setting before the dial was set to “C” position.
Mode selection dial
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To change the position and amount of air flowing from the
vents, turn the mode selection dial. Refer to “Changing the
mode selection” on page 5-3.
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“AUTO” position
The vents change to the following positions according to the
position of the temperature control dial.
Refer to “Temperature control dial” on page 5-8.
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 windshield.
To change the air selection, simply press the air selection
switch.

Outside air {Indicator light (A) OFF}
Outside air is introduced into the passenger compartment.

Recirculated air {Indicator light (A) ON}
Air is recirculated inside the passenger compartment.
Temperature control dial position
Ve n t s
Between “C” and middle(
): Upper part of front
passenger compartment
Middle(
)Set the dial to middle
(
) from the “C” side: Upper part of front
passenger compartment
Set the dial to middle
(
) from the “H” side: Leg area
Between
middle (
)
and “H”Near middle (
)
: Leg area
Near “H”: Leg area,
windshield, and door
windowsCAUTION
!
When using the mode selection dial between the
“ ” and “ ” positions, prevent fogging by press-
ing the air selection switch to select outside air.
(Refer to “Air selection switch” on page 5-9.)
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If high cooling performance is desired, or, if the outside air is
dusty or contaminated in some way, use the recirculation posi-
tion. Switch to the outside air position every now and then to
keep the windows from fogging up. NOTE
When the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” position,
the air conditioning compressor runs automatically. Out-
side air introduction will also be selected automatically.

When the temperature control dial is set to the “C” posi-
tion, the air selection will be automatically set to the
recirculation position.
Air conditioning switch
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Push the switch, and the air conditioning compressor will turn
on. The air conditioning indicator light (A) will come on.
Push the switch again and the air conditioning compressor will
stop and the indicator light (A) goes off.
CAUTION
!
Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the
windows to fog up.
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MAX switch
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When the blower speed selection dial is not OFF and the MAX
switch is pressed, the indicator light (A) illuminates and cool-
ing/heating performance and the air conditioning setting is
changed according to the temperature control dial position.
When the switch is pressed again, the operation returns to the
mode before pressing the switch.
When the temperature control dial is set between middle
(
) and “H” position
The heating capability is at maximum.
When the temperature control dial is in middle (
) posi-
tion
The air flow is at maximum.When the temperature control dial is set between “C” and
middle (
) position
The air conditioning automatically operates and the cooling
capability is at maximum.
NOTE
Do not use the cooling/heating function with the MAX
switch for a long time. Because the power consumption is
greatly increased, the cruising range is shortened.

When the blower speed selection dial or temperature con-
trol dial is operated with the indicator light illuminated,
the indicator light goes out and the selected function over-
rides others.
Other functions return to the mode before pressing the
MAX switch.

When the air conditioning is operated with the MAX
switch, the air conditioning does not stop if the function is
cancelled.
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Operating the air conditioning system
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Heating 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or counter-
clockwise to the desired temperature between middle (
)
and “H” position.
4. Select the desired blower speed.
NOTE
When the blower speed selection dial is set to the
“AUTO” position, the air flow is adjusted automatically
according to the temperature of the interior and the posi-
tion of the temperature control dial.
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Quick heating1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or counter-
clockwise to between middle (
) position and “H” posi-
tion.
4. Turn the blower speed selection dial to any position other
than “OFF” position.
5. Press the MAX switch (B).NOTE
Do not use the heating function with the MAX switch for
a long time. Because the power consumption is greatly
increased, the cruising range is shortened.
Cooling
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For ordinary cooling

1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or counter-
clockwise to the desired temperature between middle (
)
and “C” position.
4. Select the desired blower speed.
5. Push the air conditioning switch (B).
6. When the air conditioning is operating, the switch indica-
tor light (C) illuminates.
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NOTE
If the outside air is dusty or contaminated in some way, set
the air selection switch (A) to the recirculation position.
Let in some outside air from time to time for good ventila-
tion.

To cool the leg areas, set the mode selection dial to the
“ ” position.NOTE
When the blower speed selection dial is set to the
“AUTO” position, the air flow is adjusted automatically
according to the temperature of the interior and the posi-
tion of the temperature control dial.For quick cooling

1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the recirculation posi-
tion.
3. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or counter-
clockwise to between middle (
) and “C” position.
4. Turn the blower speed selection dial to any position other
than “OFF” position.
5. Press the MAX switch (B).
The air conditioning automatically operates and the indi-
cator light (C) illuminates.
NOTE
Do not use the cooling function with the MAX switch for
a long time. Because the power consumption is greatly
increased, the cruising range is shortened.
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Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
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To remove frost or fog from the windshield and door windows,
use the mode selection dial (“ ” or “ ”).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 air selection switch (A) to the outside position.
2. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
3. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or counter-
clockwise to the desired temperature between middle (
)
and “H” position.
4. Select the desired blower speed.
5. Push the air conditioning switch (B).
CAUTION
!
For safety, make sure you have a clear view through
all the windows.
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