Mitsubishi Lancer Owners Manual
Control panelFor pleasant driving / Manual air conditioning / Control panel
A- Temperature control dial
B- Air selection switch
C- Blower speed selection dial
D- Air conditioning switch
E- Mode selection dial
F- Rear window demister switch
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 high cooling performance is desired, or 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 air conditioning 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 to achieve rapid cooling 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 air conditioning operates, the air selection switch will be automatically controlled.
► Disable automatic air control: Even when the air conditioning 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
Air conditioning switch
Push the switch to turn the air conditioning on, the indication lamp (A) will come on.
A sound will be made every time you push the switch.
Push the switch again to switch it off.
► When using the air conditioning, the idling speed may slightly increase as the air conditioning compressor is switched on/off automatically. While the vehicle equipped with CVT is stationary, fully depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
Note
► If a problem is detected in the air conditioning system, the air conditioning
operation indication lamp (A) blinks. Press the air conditioning switch once to
turn it off, then once more to turn it back on. If the air conditioning operation
indication lamp (A) does not blink for a while, there is nothing wrong. If it starts
to blink again, we recommend you to have it checked.
► Sometimes, for example after using a highpressure car wash, the condenser can
get wet, and the operation indication lamp (A) blinks temporarily. In this case
there is nothing wrong. Wait 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.
