MITSUBISHI LANCER RALLIART 2012 8.G Owners Manual

5-4 Comfort controls
5
Foot/Face positionAir flows to the upper part of the passenger compartment, and
flows to the leg area.NOTE
With the mode selection dial between the “ ” and “ ”
positions, air flows mainly to the upper part of the passen-
ger compartment. With the mode selection dial between
the “ ” and “ ” positions, air flows mainly to the leg
area.
Foot positionAir flows mainly to the leg area.
*- if so equipped
*- if so equipped
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Comfort controls
5-5
5
Foot/Defroster positionAir flows to the leg area, the windshield and the door windows.NOTE
With the mode selection dial between the “ ” and “ ”
positions, air flows mainly to the leg area. With the mode
selection dial between the “ ”and “ ” positions, air
flows mainly to the windshield and the door windows.
Defroster positionAir flows mainly to the windshield and the door windows.
*- if so equipped
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5-6 Comfort controls
5Heater without air conditioning function
(if
so equipped)
N00737700031
The heater can only be used while the engine is running.Control panel
N00737800029
NOTE
Button (A) is not available for use. The indicator below
the button doesn’t come on even if it is pushed.
Blower speed selection dial
N00737900020
When the ignition 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.
1- Temperature control dial
2- Air selection switch
3- Blower speed selection dial
4- Mode selection dial
5- Electric rear window defogger switch → P. 3 - 2 5 4
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Comfort controls
5-7
5
Temperature control dial
N00738000044
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air
warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the air cooler.NOTE
While the engine coolant temperature is low, the tempera-
ture 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.
Mode selection dial
N00738100058
To change the 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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5-8 Comfort controls
5
Air selection switch
N00738200033
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. A sound will be made every time you push the switch.

Outside air {Indicator light (A) OFF}

Recirculation air {Indicator light (A) ON}
The air selection indicator light (A) shows the selected posi-
tion.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.
CAUTION
!
Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the
windows to fog up.
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Comfort controls
5-9
5
Operating the system
N00738300034
HeatingSet the mode selection dial to the “ ” position and set the air
selection switch (A) to the outside air position.
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or counterclock-
wise to the desired temperature. Select the best speed to fit
your needs.
NOTE
For quick heating, set the blower speed selection dial to
the position shown in the illustration.
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5-10 Comfort controls
5
Combination of unheated air and heated air
N00738400022
Set the mode selection dial to the positions shown in the illus-
tration and set the air selection switch (A) to the outside air
position.
The air flow will be directed to the leg area and the upper part
of the passenger compartment. Set the desired blower speed.
Warm air flows to the leg area and unheated or slightly warm
air (depending upon the position of the temperature control
dial) flows to the upper part of the passenger compartment.
Defrosting or defogging the windshield and door win-
dows
N00738500065
Set the mode selection dial (between “ ” or “ ”) to remove
frost or mist from the windshield and door window.
CAUTION
!
For safety, make sure you have a clear view through
all the windows.
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Comfort controls
5-11
5
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 mode selection dial to the “ ” position.
2. Select your desired blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial.
3. Select your desired temperature by turning the tempera-
ture 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 position.
NOTE
To defog quickly, direct the air flow from the side vents
toward the door windows.
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5-12 Comfort controls
5Manual air conditioning with MAX A/C
mode
(if so equipped)
N00730300256
The air conditioning can only be used while the engine is run-
ning.Control panel
N00730500216
Blower speed selection dial
N00736500146
When the ignition 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.
1- Temperature control dial
2- Air selection switch
3- Blower speed selection dial
4- Air conditioning switch
5- Mode selection dial
6- Electric rear window defogger switch → P.3-254
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Comfort controls
5-13
5
Temperature control dial
N00736600219
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air
warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the air cooler.NOTE
While the engine coolant temperature is low, the tempera-
ture 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.

For instructions on how to use the “MAX A/C” position
(A), refer to “For quick cooling” on page 5-18.
Mode selection dial
N00736700151
To change the 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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