Important Air Conditioning Operating Tips - Mitsubishi MIRAGE Service Manual

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.
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.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :

Important air conditioning operating tips

Have the system inspected by your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice.
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CAUTION
 The air conditioning system in your vehicle
must be charged with the refrigerant HFC-
134a and the lubricant ZXL 200PG.
Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will
cause severe damage and may require replac-
ing your vehicle's entire air conditioning
system.
The release of refrigerant into the atmo-
sphere is not recommended.
The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehi-
cle is designed not to harm the earth's ozone
layer. However, it may contribute slightly to
global warming.
It is recommended that the old refrigerant be
saved and recycled for future use.
During a long period of disuse
The air conditioning should be operated for at
least five minutes each week, even in cold
weather. This includes the quick defrosting
mode. Operating the air condition system
weekly maintains lubrication of the compres-
sor internal parts to keep the air conditioning
in the best operating condition.
Comfort controls
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