MITSUBISHI LANCER 2014 8.G Owners Manual

Manual air conditioning without
MAX A/C mode (if so equipped)
7-16 Comfort controls
7
N00731200249
For ordinary cooling 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Push the air selection switch (A) to set itto the outside air position.3. Push the air conditioning switch (B). 4. Change the temperature by turning the control dial clockwise or counterclock-wise. 5. Set the desired blower speed.
N00731300224
Set the mode selection dial to the positions shown in the illustration and set the air selec- tion switch (A) to the outside air position. The air flow will be di
rected to the leg area
and the upper part of the passenger compart-ment. Set the desired blower speed. Warm air flows to the leg area and unheated or slightly warm air (depending upon theposition of the temperat
ure control dial) flows
to the upper part of the passenger compart- ment.
Cooling

NOTE
 If the outside air is dusty or contaminated in some way, push the air selection switch (A)to set it to the recirculation position. Let in some outside air from time to time for good ventilation.
 To cool the leg areas, set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
Combination of unheated air and heated air

NOTE

Automatic air conditioning with
Fahrenheit scale (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-17
7
N00731400456
Set the mode selection dial (between “ ” and “ ”) to remove frost or mist from the windshield and door window. Use this setting to keep the windshield and door windows clear of mist, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain orsnow). 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the out- side air position. 3. Select your desired blower speed by turn- ing the blower speed selection dial.4. Select your desired temperature by turn- ing the temperature control dial.
For quick defrosting 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position.2. Set your blower to the maximum speed. 3. Set the temperature to the highest posi- tion.
N00731500226
The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is running.
N00711801565
Defrosting or defogging (wind- shield, door windows)

CAUTION For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows.
For ordinary defrosting
NOTE
 While the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” position, the air conditioning com- pressor will run automatically. The outside air position will also be automaticallyselected.
 To defog quickly, direct
the air flow from the
side vents toward the door windows.  When defrosting, do not set the temperature control dial near the maximum cool position.This will blow cool air on the window glass and fog it up.
Automatic air conditioning with Fahrenheit scale
(if so
equipped)Control panel

1- Temperature control dial 2- Air selection switch
NOTE

Automatic air conditioning with
Fahrenheit scale (if so equipped)
7-18 Comfort controls
7
N00736900094
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion, select the blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial. Turning the dial clockwise will increase theblower speed; turning the dial counterclock- wise will decrease it. When the dial is set to the “OFF” position, all fan-driven airflowwill stop.
N00737000265
Use this dial to adjust the temperature in thepassenger compartment. Turn the temperaturecontrol dial clockwise to make the air warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the air cooler.
The above indicates the factory settings. You can personalize the air selection switch and air conditioning switch to match your per-sonal preferences. Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.Refer to “Personalizing the air conditioning switch (Changing the function setting)” on page 7-20.Refer to “Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function setting)” on page
3- Blower speed selection dial 4- Air conditioning switch5- Mode selection dial 6- Electric rear window defogger switch
 P.5-160NOTE
There is an interior air temperature sensor (A) in the illustrated position.Never place anything over the sensor, since doing so will prevent it from functioning properly.
Blower speed selection dial

Temperature control dial

NOTE
 While the engine coolant temperature is low, the temperature of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with the dial.  When the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest setting under the AUTO opera-tion, the air selection and the air conditioning will be automatically changed as follows. Also, if the air selection is operated manuallyafter an automatic changeover, manual oper- ation will be selected. • Quick Heating (When the temperature is set to the highest setting) Outside air will be introduced and the airconditioning will stop. • Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the lowest setting) Inside air will be recirculated and the air conditioning will operate.

Automatic air conditioning with
Fahrenheit scale (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-19
7
7-19.
N00737100093
To change the amount of air flowing from the vents, turn the mode selection dial. Refer to“Changing the mode selection” on page 7-2.
N00737200238
Normally, use the outside air position to keepthe windshield and side windows clear and toquickly remove fog or frost from the wind- shield. To change the air selection, simply press the air selection switch. A sound will be madeevery time you press the switch.
 Outside air {Indicator light (A) OFF} Outside air is introduced into the passen- ger compartment.  Recirculated air {Indicator light (A) ON} Air is recirculated inside the passenger compartment.
When the air conditioning turns on, the air selection is controll
ed automatically. When
the air conditioning turns off, the air selection automatically goes back to the outside air position.If high cooling performance is desired, or if the outside air is dusty or contaminated in some way, use the recirculation position.Switch to the outside air position every now and then to keep th
e windows from fogging
up.
N00760000018
You can change the following functions to match your preference.  Enable automatic air control: When the mode selection dial or theblower speed selection dial is set to the “AUTO” position, the air selection switch will also be automatically controlled.
Mode selection dial

Air selection switch

CAUTION Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the windows to fog up.NOTE
 If the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and “ ”, you cannot turn the air con- ditioning off or select the recirculation posi- tion.This prevents the windows from fogging up.  When the mode selection dial or the blower speed selection dial is set to the “AUTO” position again after manual operation, the air selection switch will also be automaticallycontrolled.
Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function setting)

Automatic air conditioning with
Fahrenheit scale (if so equipped)
7-20 Comfort controls
7
 Disable automatic air control: Even when the mode selection dial or the blower speed selection dial is set to the “AUTO” position, the air selection switchwill not be automatically controlled.  Changing the settings Press the air selection switch for about 10 seconds or longer.When the setting has changed, the system will beep and the indicator light will flash. • When the setting has changed fromenabled to disabled,the system will beep three times and the indicator will flash three times. • When the setting has changed from dis-abled to enabled, the system will beep two times and the indicator light will flash three times.
N00737300297
Push the switch, and the air conditioningcompressor will turn
on. The air conditioning
indicator light (A) will come on. A sound will be made every time you push the switch. Push the switch again and the air condition- ing compressor will stop and the indicator light (A) goes off.
N00759800032
You can change the following functions to match your preference.
NOTE
 The factory setting is “Enable automatic air control”.  While the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and “ ” position, the air selection will automatically change to the outside air position, even if the sy
stem is set to “Disable
automatic air control”, in order to prevent windows from fogging up.
Air conditioning switch

CAUTION When using the air conditioning, the idling speed may slightly increase as the air condi-tioning compressor is switched on/off auto- matically. Especially for vehicles with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) orTwin Clutch SST, while the vehicle is sta- tionary, fully depress the brake pedal to pre- vent the vehicle from creeping.
NOTE
 If a problem is detected in the air condition- ing compressor, the air conditioning indica- tor light (A) blinks. Press the air conditioning switch once to turn it off, then once more to turn it b
ack on. If the air condi-
tioning indicator light does not blink there is no problem. If it does blink, have it checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer ora repair facility of your choice.  Sometimes, for example after using a high- pressure car wash, the condenser can get wet, and the air conditioning indicator light (A) blinks temporarily. Wait for a while, pressthe air conditioning switch once to turn the system off, then once more to turn it back on. Once the water evaporates, the blinking willstop.
Personalizing the air conditioning switch (Changing the function set- ting)

Automatic air conditioning with
Fahrenheit scale (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-21
7
 Enable automatic air conditioning control: When the mode selection dial or blower speed selection dial has been set to the “AUTO” position or when the tempera-ture control dial has been set to the mini- mum temperature, the air conditioning switch is automatically controlled.  Disable automatic air conditioning con- trol: The air conditioning switch is not auto- matically controlled, unless the air condi-tioning switch is used.  Changing the settings: Press the air conditioning switch for about 10 seconds or longer. When the setting has changed, the systemwill beep and the indicator light will flash. • When the setting has changed from enabled to disabled,the system will beep three times and the indicator will flash three times. • When the setting has changed from dis-abled to enabled, the system will beep two times and the indicator light will flash three times.
N00731700345
In normal conditions, use the system in the AUTO mode and follow these procedures: 1. Set the blower speed selection dial to the “AUTO” position.
2. Select the temperature control dial to the desired temperature. The temperature can be set within a range of around 61 to 89. The temperature will increase as the dialis turned to the right. 3. Set the mode selection dial to the “AUTO” position.
The vents (except between “ ” and “ ”), recirculation/outside air, blower speed, andON/OFF of air conditioning will be con-trolled automatically.
N00731800072
Blower speed and vent mode may be con- trolled manually by setting the blower speed selection dial and the mode selection dial to
NOTE
 The factory setting is “Enable automatic air conditioning control”.
 While the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and “ ” position, the air condition- ing will run automatically, even if the system is set to “Disable automatic air conditioningcontrol”, in order to prevent windows from fogging up.
Operating the air conditioning system (automatic mode)

NOTE
NOTE
 Set the temperature at about 75 under normal conditions.  While the engine coolant temperature is low, the temperature of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with thedial. To prevent the windshield and windows from fogging up, the vent mode will be changed to “ ” or “ ” and the blower speed will be reduced.
Operating the air conditioning system (manual mode)

Automatic air conditioning with
Fahrenheit scale (if so equipped)
7-22 Comfort controls
7
the desired positions. To return to automatic operation, set the dials to the “AUTO” posi- tion.
N00732400280
To remove frost or mist from the windshield and door windows, use
the mode selection
dial (“ ” or “ ”). 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 mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Select your desired
blower speed by turn-
ing the blower speed selection dial.3. Select your desired temperature by turn-ing the temperature control dial.
For quick defrosting 1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” position. 2. Set your blower to the maximum speed. 3. Set the temperature to the highest posi-tion.
Defrosting or defogging (wind- shield, door windows)

CAUTION For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows.
For ordinary defrosting
NOTE
 While the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and “ ” position, the air condition- ing compressor will run automatically. The outside air position will also be selectedautomatically.  If the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and “ ” you cannot turn the air con- ditioning off or select the recirculation posi- tion. This prevents the windows from fogging up.  To defog quickly, direct
the air flow from the
side vents toward the door windows.

Automatic air conditioning with
Celsius scale (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-23
7
N00731500239
The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is running.
N00711801594
N00736900111
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion, select the blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial.Turning the dial clockwise will increase the blower speed; turning the dial counterclock- wise will decrease it. When the dial is set tothe “OFF” position, all fan-driven airflow will stop.
N00737000281
Use this dial to adjust the temperature in the passenger compartment. Turn the temperaturecontrol dial clockwise to make the air warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the air cooler.
 When defrosting, do not set the temperature control dial to the maximum cool position. This will blow cool air on the window glass and fog it up.
Automatic air conditioning with Celsius scale
(if so
equipped)Control panel

1- Temperature control dial 2- Air selection switch 3- Blower speed selection dial 4- Air conditioning switch
NOTE
5- Mode selection dial6- Electric rear window defogger switch
 P. 5-160NOTE
There is an interior
air temperature sensor
(A) in the illustrated position. Never place anything over the sensor, sincedoing so will prevent it from functioning properly.
Blower speed selection dial

Temperature control dial

Automatic air conditioning with
Celsius scale (if so equipped)
7-24 Comfort controls
7
The above indicates the factory settings. You can personalize the air selection switch and air conditioning switch to match your per-sonal preferences. Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.Refer to “Personalizing the air conditioning switch (Changing the function setting)” on page 7-26.Refer to “Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function setting)” on page
7-25.
N00737100136
To change the amount of
air flowing from the
vents, turn the mode selection dial. Refer to“Changing the mode selection” on page 7-2.
N00737200241
Normally, use the outside air position to keepthe windshield and side windows clear and toquickly remove fog or frost from the wind- shield. To change the air selection, simply press the air selection switch. A sound will be madeevery time you press the switch.
 Outside air {Indicator light (A) OFF} Outside air is introduced into the passen- ger compartment.  Recirculated air {Indicator light (A) ON} Air is recirculated inside the passenger compartment.
When the air conditioning turns on, the air selection is controll
ed automatically. When
the air conditioning turns off, the air selection automatically goes back to the outside air position.If high cooling performance is desired, or if the outside air is dusty or contaminated in some way, use the recirculation position.Switch to the outside air position every now and then to keep the windows from fogging up.
NOTE
 While the engine coolant temperature is low, the temperature of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with the dial.  When the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest setting under the AUTO opera-tion, the air selection and the air conditioning will be automatically changed as follows. Also, if the air selection is operated manuallyafter an automatic changeover, manual oper- ation will be selected. • Quick Heating (When the temperature is set to the highest setting) Outside air will be introduced and the airconditioning will stop. • Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the lowest setting) Inside air will be recirculated and the air conditioning will operate.
Mode selection dial

Air selection switch

Automatic air conditioning with
Celsius scale (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-25
7
N00760000050
You can change the following functions to match your preference.  Enable automatic air control: When the mode selection dial or the blower speed selection dial is set to the “AUTO” position, the air selection switchwill also be automatically controlled.  Disable automatic air control: Even when the mode selection dial or the blower speed selection dial is set to the“AUTO” position, the air selection switch will not be automatically controlled.  Changing the settings Press the air selection switch for about 10seconds or longer. When the setting has changed, the system will beep and the indicator light will flash.• When the setting has changed from enabled to disabled, the system will beep three times and theindicator will flash three times.
• When the setting has changed from dis- abled to enabled, the system will beep two times and the indicator light will flash three times.
N00737300301
Push the switch, and the air conditioningcompressor will turn
on. The air conditioning
indicator light (A) will come on. A sound will be made every time you pushthe switch.
Push the switch again and the air condition- ing 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.
Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function setting)

NOTE
 The factory setting is “Enable automatic air control”.  While the mode selection dial is set to the “ ” position, the air selection will auto- matically change to the outside air position,even if the system is set to “Disable auto- matic air control”, in order to prevent win- dows from fogging up.
Air conditioning switch

CAUTION When using the air conditioning, the idling speed may slightly increase as the air condi-tioning compressor is switched on/off auto- matically. Especially for vehicles with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) orTwin Clutch SST, while the vehicle is sta- tionary, fully depress the brake pedal to pre- vent the vehicle from creeping.