air conditioning MITSUBISHI L200 2004 Owner's Manual (in English)

Instruments and Controls
1 - Rear window demister switch*→p. 4-18
2 - Hazard warning flasher switch→p. 4-18
3 - Ventilators→p. 6-18
4 - Inclinometer*→p. 4-4
5 - Thermometer*→p. 4-5
6 - Voltage meter*→p. 4-5
7 - Heater/Air conditioning*→p. 6-19, p. 6-25
8 - Supplemental restraint system-air bag*
(for front passenger's seat)→p. 3-20
9 - Gearshift lever or selector lever→p. 5-14, p. 5-16
10 - Parking brake lever→p. 5-30
11 - Rear heater*→p. 6-30
12 - Heated seat switch*→p. 3-7
13 - Transfer shift lever (4WD only)→p. 5-20
14 - Cigarette lighter→p. 6-33
15 - Ashtray→p. 6-34
16 - Audio*→p. 6-2
17 - Cup tray→p. 6-37
18 - Digital clock→p. 6-34
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Instruments and Controls
1 - Supplemental restraint system-air bag
(for front passenger's seat)*→p. 3-20
2 - Heater/Air conditioning*→p. 6-19
3 - Ventilators→p. 6-18
4 - Voltage meter*→p. 4-5
5 - Thermometer*→p. 4-5
6 - Inclinometer*→p. 4-4
7 - Hazard warning flasher switch→p. 4-18
8 - Rear window demister switch*→p. 4-18
9 - Digital clock→p. 6-34
10 - Cup tray→p. 6-37
11 - Audio*→p. 6-2
12 - Ashtray→p. 6-34
13 - Transfer shift lever (4WD only)→p. 5-20
14 - Heated seat switch*→p. 3-7
15 - Rear heater*→p. 6-30
16 - Parking brake lever→p. 5-30
17 - Gearshift lever→p. 5-14
18 - Cigarette lighter→p. 6-33
NOTE: *1- Vehicle with electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors as
optional equipment only
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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(1)Starting
Avoid rapid acceleration and sudden
starts; such operation will result in
higher fuel consumption.
(2)Shifting
Shift only at an appropriate engine
speed. Always use the highest gear
possible.
The transfer shift lever should be set
to “2H” when driving 4WD vehicles on
normal roads and express ways to
obtain best possible fuel economy.
(3)City traffic
Frequent starting and stopping in-
creases the average fuel consump-
tion. Use roads with smooth traffic
flow whenever possible. When driving
on congested roads, avoid use of a
low gear at high engine speeds.
(4)Idling
The vehicle consumes fuel even dur-
ing idling. Avoid extended idling
whenever possible.
(5)Speed
The higher the vehicle speed, the
more fuel consumed. Avoid driving at
full speed. Even a slight release of the
accelerator pedal will save a signific-
ant amount of fuel.Trailer towingEC21APDd
In order to tow a trailer with your vehicle,
have a trailer towing device that meets all
pertinent regulations in your area mount-
ed at an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
The regulations concerning the towing of
a trailer may differ from country to country.
It is recommended that you obey the regu-
lations in each area.
CAUTIONDanger of Accident!
A towing bar should be fitted by an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
NOTE
Fitting of a towing bar requires specialized
skills and equipment.
Contact an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer
for details. If you are going to tow a trailer,
pay careful attention to the following
points.
(6)Tyre inflation pressure
Check the tyre inflation pressures at
regular intervals. Low tyre inflation
pressure increases road resistance
and fuel consumption. In addition, low
tyre pressures adversely affect tyre
wear and driving stability.
(7)Load
Do not drive with unnecessary articles
in the luggage compartment. Espe-
cially during city driving where fre-
quent starting and stopping is ne-
cessary, the increased weight of the
vehicle will greatly affect fuel con-
sumption. Also avoid driving with un-
necessary luggage, etc., on the roof;
the increased air resistance will in-
crease more fuel consumption.
(8)Cold engine starting
Starting of a cold engine consumes
more fuel.
Unnecessary fuel consumption is also
caused by keeping a hot engine run-
ning. After the engine is started, com-
mence driving as soon as possible.
(9)Air conditioning*
The use of the air conditioning will in-
crease the fuel consumption.
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UKW/MW/LW electronic tuning radio
with tape player* .................................... 6-2
Procedure for input of security code to
audio system with anti-theft system .... 6-15
Pillar antenna ............................................... 6-18
Ventilators .................................................... 6-18
Heater/Air conditioning* .............................. 6-19
Automatic air conditioning* ........................ 6-25
Rear heater* .................................................. 6-30
Sun visors..................................................... 6-32
Vanity mirror* ............................................... 6-32
Cigarette lighter ........................................... 6-33
Ashtray.......................................................... 6-34
Digital clock .................................................. 6-34
Accessory boxes ......................................... 6-35
Glove box...................................................... 6-35
Centre console box* .................................... 6-36
Cup tray ........................................................ 6-37
Secret box (Club cab) .................................. 6-37
First-aid kit and warning triangle
securing band ........................................ 6-38
Tray under seat
(under front passenger’s seat)* ............ 6-39
For pleasant driving
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FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
NOTE
On an air conditioned vehicle, the cool air
from the ventilators may appear as a mist.
This is due to moist air being suddenly
cooled by the air conditioning. This will
clear after a few moments.NOTE
On an air conditioned vehicle, the cool air
from the ventilators may appear as mist.
This is due to moist air being suddenly
cooled by the air conditioner. This will
clear after a few moments.
CAUTIONWhen using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase
as the air conditioning compressor
is switched on/off automatically.
Especialy for vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, while the vehi-
cle is stationary, fully depress the
brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from creeping.
Heater/Air conditioning*
EH04ABNa
The heater/air conditioning can be oper-
ated while the engine is running.
The performance of the heater is directly
related to the temperature of the engine
coolant, so operate the heater after the
engine has had a chance to warm up. The
amount of air flow can be regulated by ad-
justing the blower speed.
1 - Air conditioning switch*
Push the switch, and the air condition-
ing unit (cooling/dehumidifying func-
tion) will operate, turning the oper-
ation indicator lamp on.
Push the switch again, and the air
conditioning unit will stop.
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Side ventilators
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FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
Demisting of the windscreen and
door windows
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CAUTIONFor safety, make sure you have a
clear view through all windows.
To remove frost or mist from the wind-
screen and door windows, use the mode
selection dial (A or B).
B - For quick demisting
1. Set the air selection lever to the “ ”
(outside) position.
2. Set the mode selection dial to the
B 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.
(vehicles with air conditioning)A - 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 lever to the “
”
(outside) position.
2. Set the mode selection dial to the
A 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.
(vehicles with air conditioning)
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FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
Cooling (vehicles with
air conditioning)
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Set the mode selection dial and air selec-
tion lever to the positions shown in the il-
lustration and push the air conditioning
switch (A).
Adjust the temperature by turning the tem-
perature control dial clockwise or anti-
clockwise. Select the desired blower
speed.
Automatic air conditioning*
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By simply pressing the “AUTO” button and
select the desired temperature, the air
conditioning operates to cool or warm
automatically in order to maintain the
selected temperature.
You can also operate it manually if neces-
sary.
The air conditioning can only be operated
while the engine is running.
CAUTIONWhen using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase
as the air conditioning compressor
is switched on/off automatically.
Especially for vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, while the vehi-
cle is stationary, fully depress the
brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from creeping.
NOTE
If the outside air is dusty or otherwise con-
taminated, or if increased cooling perfor-
mance is desired, set the air selection
lever to the “ ” (recirculation) position
and the temperature control dial all the
way to the left.
Set the “
”(outside) position periodi-
cally to increase ventilation so that the
windows do not become fogged up.
CAUTIONWhen using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase
as the air conditioning compressor
is switched on/off automatically.
Especialy for vehicles with an auto-
matic transmission, while the vehi-
cle is stationary, fully depress the
brake pedal to prevent the vehicle
from creeping.
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FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
NOTE
(1) There is a photo sensor, atmosphere
temperature sensor and interior air
temperature sensor inside the vehi-
cle.
A - Photo sensor
B - Interior air temperature sensor
Never place anything on top of the
cover of these sensors, doing so will
prevent them from functioning prop-
erly.
(2) The cool air from the ventilators may
appear as a mist.
This is due to moist air being sud-
denly cooled by the air conditioner.
This will clear after a few moments.(3) The temperature setting and the but-
ton-selected air conditioning modes
remain in the memory even after the
engine has been switched off. How-
ever, disconnecting the cable from
the battery terminal will erase all
those stored in the memory and set
the temperature automatically at 25.0
(AUTO).
(4) The brightness of the air conditioning
indicator lamps changes depending
on whether the lamp switch is turned
on or not as well as whether the vehi-
cle is in the light or in the dark. There-
fore, if your vehicle has come out of a
tunnel with the lamp switch ON, it may
happen that the indicator lamps re-
main dimmed. This is not an indica-
tion of malfunction.Operating the system as an
automatic air conditioning
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In normal conditions, use the system in
the AUTO mode.
1 - Press the “AUTO” button (1).
The indicator will illuminate and the
outlet port (except “ ” and “ ”),
inside/outside - air select and blower
speed, and ON/OFF of the air condi-
tioning will be controlled automati-
cally.
The air conditioning compressor op-
eration will change to (constant air
conditioning operation).
A - Air flow indicator
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2 - Press the “TEMP” button (2) to set the
desired temperature.
The temperature can be set within a
range of 17.0 to 32.0.
▲: Each depression increases the
temperature by 0.5 up to the maxi-
mum 32.0.
▼: Each depression decreases the
temperature by 0.5 down to the
minimum 17.0.
B - Set temperature display air tem-
perature displayChange of mode selectionEH14D-Va
The air outlet selection button (1) is
pressed according to the need.
Press the button, and the air outlet will be
changed.
A - Mode display NOTE
(1) Set the temperature, under normal
operating conditions, at around 25.0.
(2) When the vehicle is stopping or in
some other cases when the outside
air temperature sensor is likely to be
influenced by the engine compart-
ment heat, the shine reflected by the
road surface, the displayed outside
air temperature may be higher than
the actual temperature.Operating the system as a manual
air conditioning
EH14C-Mb
When AUTO indicator is illuminated, if the
air outlet selection, air selection, the
blower speed selection or demisting ( )
button is operated, the AUTO indicator
goes out. But the system is still automati-
cally controlled except for the selected
function of which the button is depressed
(including the temperature setting). To re-
turn all operations to automatic operation,
press the AUTO button again.
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A: From front and side demister
B: From side ventilators
C: From under the instrument panel
D: From centre ventilators
*1: means a small amount of air flow
(Face position)
Air flows exclusively to the upper
part of the passenger compartment.
(Bi-level position)
Air flows to the leg part and the
upper part of the passenger com-
partment.
(Foot position)
Air flows exclusively to the leg
areas.
(Foot/demister position)
Air flows exclusively to the leg
areas, windscreen and door win-
dows.
(Demister position)
Air flows exclusively to the wind-
screen and door windows.
Press the button (2), and all func-
tions will be locked to the positions
appropriate for demisting.
Press the button again, and the
setting will be returned to the
conditions which existed before
accomplishment of setting for
demisting.
NOTE
Press the button, and the air condition-
ing will be automatically changed to
(constant air conditioning operation).
Changing of air selectionEH14E-K
Each time the button is pressed, the
modes for inside air recirculation and out-
side air introduction alternate, and the in-
dicators light alternately.
1 - Normally set the button in this position
to allow outside air to enter the pas-
senger compartment. Use this posi-
tion, to minimize window misting or
while smoking.
2 - Air is recirculated inside the passen-
ger compartment.
Set the button in this position to keep
the inside air free of dust or other con-
taminants from the outside air.
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Mode selectionAir outlets
B, D
B, C, D
A*
1, B*1, C
A, B*
1, C
A, B*
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