air conditioning MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK 2010 8.G Owners Manual

Overview
Center panel
N00100700112
Audio (if so equipped) P.5-27, 5-55
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-99
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)
Refer to the separate “Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”
Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-229Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-21
Cigarette lighter (if so equipped) P.3-276
12 V power outlet (if so equipped) P.3-277Electric rear window defogger
switch P.3-240
Air conditioning
P.5-6, 5-16 Passenger’s airbag off
indicator P.2-45
Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-85
Auxiliary Video connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-85
Ashtray P.3-275
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Overview
Audio (if so equipped) P.5-27, 5-55
Digital clock (if so equipped) P.5-99
Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System (if so equipped)
Refer to the separate “Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System owner’s manual”
Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-229Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-21
12 V power outlet
P. 3 - 2 7 7Electric rear window defogger switch
P. 3 - 2 4 0
Air conditioning
P.5-6, 5-16 Passenger’s airbag off
indicator P.2-45
Front console box (Upper box)
P. 3 - 2 8 6
Front console box (Lower box)
P.3-286Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-85
Auxiliary Video connector (RCA)
(if so equipped) P.5-85
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3-102 Features and controls
3
Operation of the CVT
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Passing acceleration
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To gain extra acceleration in “D” (DRIVE) position (when
passing another vehicle) push the accelerator to the floor if it is
safe to do so in traffic conditions. The CVT will automatically
downshift.NOTE

In sports mode, downshifts do not take place when the
accelerator is depressed all the way to the floor.
Waiting
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For short waiting periods, such as at traffic lights, the vehicle
can be left in selector lever position and held stationary with
the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine running, the selec-
tor lever should be placed in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
CAUTION
!

Before selecting a position with the engine running
and the vehicle stationary, fully depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
Do not release the brakes until you are ready to
drive away. The vehicle will begin to move as soon as
the CVT is engaged, especially when the engine
speed is high (fast idle or air conditioning on).


Depress the brake pedal with the right foot.
Using the left foot could cause driver movement
delay in case of an emergency.


To prevent sudden acceleration, never run the
engine at high rpms when shifting from the “P”
(PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.


Operating the accelerator pedal while the other foot
is resting on the brake pedal will affect braking effi-
ciency and may cause premature wear of brake
pads.


Do not rev the engine with the brake pedal pressed
when the vehicle is stationary.
This can damage the CVT.
Also, when you depress the accelerator pedal while
holding down the brake pedal with the selector lever
in the “D” (DRIVE) position, the engine revolutions
may not rise as high as when performing the same
operation with the selector lever in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position.
CAUTION
!

To avoid transmission overheating, never try to keep
your vehicle stationary on a hill by using the acceler-
ator pedal. Always apply the parking brake and/or
service brake.


Unexpected acceleration may occur if the selector
lever is in a position other than “P” (PARK) or “N”
(NEUTRAL).
Before driving off from a stop, make sure that the
selector lever is in “D” (DRIVE) position or “Sports
mode” position.
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5
Comfort controls
Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 2
Automatic air conditioning with Fahrenheit scale
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 6
Automatic air conditioning with Celsius scale
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 16
Important air conditioning operating tips . . . . . . .5- 26
Air purifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 27
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player
(RBDS and MP3 compatible) (if so equipped) .5- 27
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6 CD
autochanger (RBDS and MP3 compatible)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 55
To use the external audio input function
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 85
Steering wheel audio remote control switch . . . . .5- 87
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 90
Error codes (SIRIUS Satellite Radio)
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 92
Handling of compact discs (CD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 94
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 97
Digital clock (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 99
General information about your radio . . . . . . . . . .5-100
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Comfort controls
5-3
5
Side ventsMove the knob to make adjustments.
To close the vent, move the knob to the outside as far as possi-
ble.NOTE

On rare occasions, air from the vents of an air-conditioned
vehicle may be foggy. This is only moist air cooling sud-
denly and does not indicate a problem.


Do not let drinks or other liquids get into the vents as they
could prevent the air conditioning from operating nor-
mally.
Changing the mode selection
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To change the position and amount of air flowing from the
vents, turn the mode selection dial. Refer to “Mode selection
dial” on page 5-8, 5-18.
These symbols are used in the next several illustrations to dem-
onstrate the quantity of air coming from the vents.
: Small amount of air from the vents
: Medium amount of air from the vents
: Large amount of air from the ventsFace positionAir flows only to the upper part of the passenger compartment.
A- Knob
1- Close
2- OpenLeft Right
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5-6 Comfort controls
5Automatic air conditioning with Fahrenheit
scale
(if so equipped)
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Control panel
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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.
A- Temperature control dial
B- Air selection switch
C- Blower speed selection dial
D- Air conditioning switch
E- Mode selection dial
F- Electric rear window defogger switch → P. 3 - 2 4 0
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5-8 Comfort controls
5
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.


When the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest
setting under the AUTO operation, the air selection and
the air conditioning will be automatically changed as fol-
lows.
Also, if the air selection is operated manually after an
automatic changeover, manual operation will be selected.
 Quick Heating (When the temperature is set to the high-
est setting)
Outside air will be introduced and the air conditioning
will stop.
 Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the low-
est setting)
Inside air will be recirculated and the air conditioning
will operate.
The above indicates the factory settings. You can personalize
the air selection switch and air conditioning switch to match
your personal 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 5-12.
Refer to “Personalizing the air selection (Changing the func-
tion setting)” on page 5-10.
Mode selection dial
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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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Comfort controls
5-9
5
Air selection switch
N00737200238
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 press the 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.When the air conditioning turns on, the air selection is con-
trolled 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 posi-
tion. Switch to the outside air position every now and then to
keep the windows from fogging up.
NOTE

If the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and “ ”,
you cannot turn the air conditioning off or select the recir-
culation position.
This prevents the windows from fogging up.


When the mode selection dial or the blower speed selec-
tion dial is set to the “AUTO” position again after manual
operation, the air selection switch will also be automati-
cally controlled.
CAUTION
!

Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the
windows to fog up.
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Comfort controls
5-11
5
Air conditioning switch
N00737300314
Push the switch, and the air conditioning compressor 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 conditioning compressor will
stop and the indicator light (A) goes off.
NOTE

If a problem is detected in the air conditioning compres-
sor, the air conditioning indicator light (A) blinks. Press
the air conditioning switch once to turn it off, then once
more to turn it back on. If the air conditioning indicator
light does not blink there is no problem. If it does blink,
have it checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a 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,
press the air conditioning switch once to turn the system
off, then once more to turn it back on. Once the water
evaporates, the blinking will stop.
CAUTION
!

When using the air conditioning, the idling speed
may slightly increase as the air conditioning com-
pressor is switched on/off automatically. Especially
for vehicles equipped with a continuously variable
transmission (CVT) or Twin Clutch SST while the
vehicle is stationary, fully depress the brake pedal to
prevent the vehicle from creeping.
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5-12 Comfort controls
5
Personalizing the air conditioning switch (Changing
the function setting)
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You can change the following functions to match your prefer-
ence.

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 tem-
perature control dial has been set to the minimum temper-
ature, the air conditioning switch is automatically
controlled.


Disable automatic air conditioning control:
The air conditioning switch is not automatically con-
trolled, unless the air conditioning switch is used.


Changing the settings:
Press the air conditioning 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 from enabled to disabled,
the system will beep three times and the indicator will
flash three times.
 When the setting has changed from disabled to enabled,
the system will beep two times and the indicator light
will flash three times.
NOTE

The factory setting is “Enable automatic air conditioning
control”.


While the mode selection dial is set between “ ” and
“ ” position, the air conditioning will run automatically,
even if the system is set to “Disable automatic air condi-
tioning control”, in order to prevent windows from fog-
ging up.
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