Important Air Conditioning Operating Tips - Mitsubishi Mirage 2017 Owner's Manual

Important air conditioning operating tips

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).
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1. Set the MODE switch to the "
tion.
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.
7-18 Comfort controls
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.
" posi-
NOTE
 While the mode selection is set "
tion, the air conditioning compressor will run
automatically. The outside air position will
also be selected automatically.
 If the mode selection is set "
you cannot turn the air conditioning off or
select the recirculation 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
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 windows
will reduce cooling efficiency.
3. When running the air conditioning, make
sure the air intake, which is located in
front of the windshield, is free of obstruc-
tions such as leaves. Leaves collected in
the air-intake chamber may reduce air
" posi-
flow and plug the water drains.
Air conditioning system refrig-
" position,
erant and lubricant recommen-
dations
If the air conditioning seems less effective
than usual, the cause might be a refrigerant
leak.
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