cooling MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

Vents 7-2 Comfort controls
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Move the knob (A) to make adjustments.
When the dimple (A) is pressed, the vents open. To close the vents, press the dimple on the opposite side.Change the direction of the air flow by turn- ing the vent itself.
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To change air flow di
rection, turn the mode
selection dial. Refer to
“Mode selection dial”
on page 7-5, 7-8. On vehicles with the
automatic air condition-
ing, press the MODE
switch or defogger
switch. (Refer to “MODE switch” on page
Ve n t s 1- Center vents2- Side ventsAir flow and direction adjust- ments Center vents
Side vents
1- Open 2- Close
NOTE
 On rare occasions, air from the vents of an air-conditioned vehicle
may be foggy. This is
only moist air cooling suddenly and does not indicate a problem.  Do not let drinks or ot
her liquids get into the
vents as they could pr
event the air condition-
ing from operating normally.
Changing the mode selection
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Manual air conditioning (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-9
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Push the switch, and the air conditioning compressor will turn on. The air conditioningindicator light (A) will come on. Push the switch again and the air condition- ing compressor will stop and the indicator light (A) goes off.
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Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” posi- tion and set the air sele
ction lever to the out-
side air position. Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or counterclockwise to
the desired tempera-
ture. Select the desire
d blower speed to fit
your needs.
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1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ”position. 2. Set the air selection le
ver to the outside air
position.3. Push the air conditioning switch. 4. Change the temperature by turning the control dial clockwise or counterclock-wise. 5. Set the desired blower speed.
CAUTION Using recirculated ai
r for a long time may
cause the windows to fog up.
Air conditioning switch

Operating the ai
r conditioning
system

Heating

NOTE
 For quick heating, set th
e blower speed at the
3rd position.
Cooling

NOTE
 If the outside air is dusty or contaminated in some way, set the air selection lever to therecirculation position. Let in some outside air from time to ti
me for good ventilation.
 To cool the leg areas,
set the mode selection
dial to the “ ” position.
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Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped) 7-14 Comfort controls
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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 “Personalizi
ng the air conditioning
switch (Changing the function setting)” on
page7-16. Refer to “Personalizing the air selection(Changing the function setting)” on page7-15.
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To change air flow direction, press theMODE switch. Each time the MODE switch is pressed, the mode ch
anges to the next one
in the following sequence: “ ”
 “”

“”
 “”
 “ ”. The selected mode
is shown in the displa
y (A). Refer to “Chang-
ing the mode selection” on page 7-2.
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When this switch is pressed, the mode changes to the “ ” mode. The indicator
light (A) will come on. The selected mode is shown in the display (B). Refer to “Changingthe mode selection” on page 7-2.
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Normally, use the outside air position to keepthe windshield and side windows clear and to quickly remove fog or frost from the wind- shield.
 While the engine coolant temperature is low, the temperature of the air from the heaterwill be cool/cold until
the engine warms up,
even if you have selected warm air with the switch. To prevent the windshield and windows fromfogging up, the vent mode
will be changed to
“ ” and the blower sp
eed will be reduced.
 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. • Quick Heating (When th
e temperature is set
to the highest setting) Outside air will be introduced and the air conditioning will stop.If the air selection
and the air conditioning
are operated ma
nually after an automatic
changeover, manual
operation will be
selected. • Quick Cooling (When th
e temperature is set
to the lowest setting) Inside air will be recirculated and the air conditioning wi
ll operate.
NOTE
MODE switch

Defogger switch

NOTE
When the defogger switch is pressed, the air conditioning system au
tomatically operates
and outside air (as oppos
ed to recirculated
air) is selected.Refer to “Defrosting or defogging (wind- shield, door windows)” on page 7-17.
Air selection switch

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Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-15
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To change the air selection, simply press the air selection switch.The selected position will be shown in the display (A).  Outside air: “ ” indicator is ON Outside air is introduced into the passen- ger compartment.  Recirculated air: “ ” indicator is ON Air is recirculated
inside the passenger
compartment.
When the air conditioning turns on, the air selection is controlled automatically. Whenthe air conditioning turns off, the air selection automatically goes back to the outside air position.If high cooling performan
ce 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.
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You can change the following functions tomatch your preference.  Enable automatic air control: When the AUTO switch is pressed, the air selection switch will also be automaticallycontrolled.  Disable automatic air control: Even when the AUTO switch is pressed, the air selection switch will not be auto-matically controlled.  Changing the settings
Press the air selecti
on switch for about 10
seconds or longer.When the setting has changed, the system will beep and the “ ” indicator 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 will flash three times.
CAUTION Using recirculated air for a long time may cause the windows to fog up.NOTE
 If you press the AUTO switch to select auto- matic control after ma
nual operation, the air
selection switch will also be automaticallycontrolled.
Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function setting)

NOTE
 The factory setting is
“Enable automatic air
control”.  When the defogger switch
is pressed, the air
selection will automatically change to theoutside air position, even if the system is set to “Disable automatic air control”, in order to prevent windows from fogging up.
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Important air condit
ioning operating tips
7-18 Comfort controls
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2. Set the air selection switch to the outside air position.3. Select your desired blower speed by pressing the blower speed selection switch.4. Select your desired temperature by press- ing the temperature control switch. 5. Push the air conditioning switch. For quick defrosting 1. Push the defogger switch to change to the “ ” position. 2. Set your blower to the maximum speed.3. Set the temperature to the highest posi- tion.
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1. Park the vehicle in the shade whenever possible. Parking in the hot sun makes the vehicle interior extremely hot which then requires more time to cool. If it is neces-sary to park in the sun, open the windows for the first few minutes of air condition- ing to expel the hot air.2. Afterwards, keep the windows closed when the air conditioning is in use. The entry of outside air through open windowswill reduce cooling efficiency.
3. When running the air conditioning, make sure the air intake, which is located infront of the windshield, is free of obstruc- tions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-intake chamber may reduce airflow and plug the water drains.
If the air conditioning seems less effective than usual, the cause might be a refrigerant leak. Have the system inspected by your authorizedMitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice.
NOTE
 While the mode selection is set “ ” posi- tion, the air conditioning
compressor will run
automatically. The out
side air position will
also be selected automatically.
 If the mode selection is set “ ” position, you cannot turn the air conditioning off orselect the recirculati
on position. This pre-
vents the windows from fogging up.  To defog quickly, direct the air flow from the side vents toward the door windows.  When defrosting, do not set the temperature to the maximum cool position. This will blow cool air on the window glass and fog it up.
Important air conditioning operating tips
NOTE
Air conditioning system refrig- erant and lubricant recommen- dations
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Jump-starting the engine For emergencies 8-3
8
6. Connect one end of one jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dis- charged battery (A),
and then connect the
other end to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (B).
7. Connect one end of the other jumper cable
to the negative (-) terminal of the booster battery (B), and then connect the other end to the designated ground location of the vehicle with the dischargedbattery (A) at the point farthest from the battery.
8. Start the engine in the vehicle providing the boost. Let the engine idle a few min-utes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. 9. After the engine is
started, disconnect the
cables in the reverse order from the way you connected them.
WA R N I N G Make sure that the jumper cables and your clothing are clear of the cooling fansand drive belts. Entanglement with the fans or belts can cause serious personal injury.NOTE
 Open the terminal co
ver before connecting
the jumper cable to the positive terminal ofthe battery. (Refer to “Battery:
Disconnection and con-
nection” on page 9-11.)
 Use the proper cables suitable for the battery size.Otherwise heat damage
to the cables could
result.WA R N I N G Be sure to follow the proper order when connecting the batteries, of: 
 Make sure that the connection is made to the correct designated location (asshown in the illustration) properly. If the connection is directly made to the negative (-) terminal of the battery, the flammablegases from inside the battery might catch fire and explode, caus
ing personal injury.
When connecting the jumper cable, do not connect the positive (+) cable to the nega- tive (-) terminal. Sparks can make the bat-tery explode.NOTE
Charging the battery by using an external battery charger
WA R N I N G Always remove the battery from your vehicle when the battery is charged by an external battery charger. Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away from the battery because the battery couldexplode. Keep your work area well vented when charging or using
the battery in an
enclosed space. Remove all the caps
before charging the
battery. Electrolyte (battery acid) is made of corro- sive diluted sulfuric acid. If electrolyte comes in contact with your hands, eyes,clothes, or the pain
ted surface of your
vehicle, thoroughly flush with water. If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush themimmediately and thoroughly with water, and get prompt medical attention.
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Engine overheating 8-4 For emergencies
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If you drive your vehicle with a low battery charge after the engine has been started byusing jumper cables, the engine may misfire. This can cause the an
ti-lock braking system
warning light to blink on and off. This is onlydue to the low battery voltage. It is not a problem with the brak
e system. If this hap-
pens, fully charge the battery and ensure thecharging system is operating properly.
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If the high coolant temperature warning lightilluminates while the engine is running, the engine may be overheating. If this happens: 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.2. With the engine st
ill running, carefully
raise the engine hood to vent the engine compartment.
3. Check that the cooling fan is running. If the fan is not turning, stop the engineimmediately and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facil- ity of your choice for assistance. 4. If you see steam or spray coming from under the hood, turn off the engine. 5. If you do not see stea
m or spray coming
from under the hood, leave the engine onuntil the high coolant temperature warn- ing light goes off. After the high coolant temperature warning light has gone off,you can start driving again. If the high coolant temperature warning light stays on, turn off the engine.
6. When you do not see any more steam or spray, open the hood. Look for obviousleaks, such as a split radiator hose. Be careful as components will be hot. Any leak source must be repaired.7. If there is no obvious leak source, check the coolant level in th
e engine coolant res-
ervoir. If there is none, or if it is too low,slowly add coolant. 8. If the engine coolant reservoir needs cool- ant, you will probably also need to add coolant to the radiator. Do not loosen or remove the radiator cap until the enginehas cooled down. 9. Start the engine, and slowly add coolant, up to the bottom of the filler neck. Use plain water if you have to (and replace itwith the right coolant as soon as possible).
 Always wear protective clothing and gog- gles when working near the battery. Keep the battery out of the reach of chil- dren.
As your vehicle has anti-lock brakes Engine overheating
WA R N I N G
WA R N I N G To avoid personal injury
, keep hands, hair,
jewelry and clothes aw
ay from the cooling
fan. The cooling fan ca
n start at any time.
WA R N I N GBefore raising the engine hood, check to see if there is steam or spray coming fromunder the hood. Steam or spray comingfrom an overheated en
gine could seriously
scald you. Do not open the hood until there is nosteam or spray.
WA R N I N G Removing the radiat
or cap could scald
you with escaping hot water or steam. When checking the radiator level, coverthe cap with a cloth before trying to remove it. Turn it slowly counterclock- wise, without pressing down, to the firstnotch. The pressure in the system will then be let out. When the pressure is COM- PLETELY LET OUT, press down andkeep turning the cap counterclockwise until it comes off.
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Air cleaner filter 9-8 Vehicle care and maintenance
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The radiator cap must be
sealed tight to pre-
vent losing coolant, which may result in engine damage. Only use a Genuine Mitsubishi Parts radiator
cap, or an approved
equivalent.
 Do not overfill the reservoir.  Your vehicle uses a special radiator cap that stays sealed and lets the coolant flow from the reservoir back to the radiatorwhen the engine cools down. If you need to change the cap, use the exact same kind.
 Check the coolant freeze point in the radi- ator with the proper gauge, and only whenit is safe. If you add antifreeze, the con- tents of the reservoi
r must be protected
against freezing. Keep the front of the radiator and con- denser clean.  If the engine coolan
t temperature does not
rise after the engine
is warmed-up, take
your vehicle to an au
thorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to have the thermostat checked, and replaced if necessary.
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The air cleaner filter
will get dirty and dusty
from use and not filter
properly. Replace it
with a new filter using the schedule in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
 The required concentrati
on of anti-freeze dif-
fers depending on the
expected ambient tem-
perature.Above -31 °F (-35 °C) : 50 % concentration of anti-freeze Below -31 °F (-35 °C) : 60 % concentrationof anti-freeze You can check the concentration level with a gauge from an automotive supply store, oryour authorized Mitsubi
shi Motors dealer or
service station can check it for you. Do not use water to adjust the concentration of coolant. Do not top off the reservoir with plain water only. Water by itself bo
ils at a lower temper-
ature and does not stop rust or freezing. If thewater freezes, it will
damage your cooling
system. Do not use tapwater. It can cause corrosion and rust.
Radiator cap
CAUTION
WA R N I N G Wait for the engine to cool down before opening the radiator
cap. Otherwise hot
steam or boiling c
oolant could spray up
from the filler po
rt and scald you.
Points to remember
Air cleaner filter
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