Mitsubishi Lancer Owners Manual
Control panelFor pleasant driving / Heater / Control panel
A- Temperature control dial
B- Air selection switch
C- Blower speed selection dial
D- Mode selection dial
E- Rear window demister switch
Note
► Button (F) is not available for use. The indicator below the button doesn’t come on even if it is pushed.
Blower speed selection dial
Select the blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial clockwise or anticlockwise.
The blower speed will gradually increase as the dial is turned to the right.
Temperature control dial
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or anticlockwise.
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.
Air selection switch
To change the air selection, simply press the air selection switch.
A sound will be made every time you push the switch.
► Outside air: Indication lamp (A) is OFF Outside air is introduced into the
passenger compartment.
► Recirculated air: Indication lamp (A) is ON Air is recirculated inside the passenger
compartment.
► Normally, use the outside position to keep the windscreen and side windows
clear and quickly remove fog or frost from the windscreen.
If the outside air is dusty or otherwise contaminated use the recirculation position.
Switch to the outside position periodically to increase ventilation so that the
windows do not become fogged up.
► Use of the recirculation position for extended time may cause the windows to fog
up.
Note
► When the heater operates with the selection switch in the outside position,
the system automatically determines whether to continue using outside air or to
perform recirculation.
If the outside air temperature is high, the system selects recirculation and causes
the indication lamp (A) in the switch to illuminate.
Press the selection switch to return to outside air introduction.
Customizing the air selection (Changing function settings)
Functions can be changed as desired, as stated below.
► Enable automatic air control:
When the heater operates, the air selection switch will be automatically controlled.
► Disable automatic air control:
Even when the heater operates, the air selection switch will not be automatically
controlled.
► Setting change method Hold down the air selection switch for about 10 seconds or more.
When the setting is changed, a sound is emitted and the indication lamp flashes.
• When the setting is changed from enable to disable 3 sounds are emitted and
the indication lamp flashes 3 times.
• When the setting is changed from disable to enable 2 sounds are emitted and the
indication lamp flashes 3 times.
Note
► The factory setting is “Enable automatic air control.”
► When the mode selection dial is turned to
, in order to prevent misting
