Operating the air conditioning systemOperating the air conditioning system  - Heater/Air conditioning - For pleasant driving - Mitsubishi ASX Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi ASX

Heating (Heater/Manual air conditioning)

Set the mode selection dial to the switch (A) to the outside position. position and set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.

Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or anticlockwise to the desired temperature. Select the desired blower speed.

NOTE

• For quick heating, set the blower speed selection dial to the position shown NOTE

• For quick heating, set the blower speed selection dial to the position shown in the illustration.

Cooling (Manual air conditioning

Cooling (Manual air conditioning

1. Set the mode selection dial to the

1. Set the mode selection dial to the position.

2. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.
3. Push the air conditioning switch (B).
4. Change the temperature by turning the control dial clockwise or anticlockwise.
5. Select the desired blower speed.

• If the outside air is dusty or otherwise contaminated, or if high cooling CAUTION

• If the outside air is dusty or otherwise contaminated, or if high cooling performance is desired, set air selection switch to the recirculation position and the temperature control dial all the way to the left.

Switch to the outside position periodically to increase ventilation so that the windows do not become fogged up.

• When the air conditioning operates with the selection switch in the outside 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 in the switch to illuminate. Press the selection switch to return to outside air introduction.

Combination of unheated air and heated air (Heater/Manual air conditioning)

Select the mode selection dial to the position shown in the illustration and set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.

The air flow will be directed to the leg area and the upper part of the passenger compartment. Select the desired blower speed.

Warm air flows to the leg area and unheated or slightly warm air (depending upon

Warm air flows to the leg area and unheated or slightly warm air (depending upon temperature setting) flows to the upper part of the passenger compartment.

Automatic mode (Automatic air conditioning)

In normal conditions, use the system in the AUTO mode and follow these procedures:

In normal conditions, use the system in the AUTO mode and follow these procedures:

1. Set the blower speed selection dial to the “AUTO” position.
2. Set the temperature control dial to the desired temperature.
3. Set the mode selection dial to the “AUTO” position.

The outlet position (exceptair select and blower speed, and ON/OFF of air conditioning will be controlled automatically.), recirculation/outside air select and blower speed, and ON/OFF of air conditioning will be controlled automatically.

To stop the system, turn the blower speed selection dial to the “OFF” position.

• When using the air conditioning, the idling speed may slightly increase CAUTION

• When using the air conditioning, the idling speed may slightly increase as the air conditioning compressor is switched on/off automatically. While the vehicle with a CVT is stationary, fully depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.

• While the engine coolant temperature is low, the temperature of the air from 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. To prevent the windscreen and windows from fogging up, the ventilator mode will be changed to and the blower speed will be reduced. and the blower speed will be reduced.

• If the blower speed selection dial, air conditioning switch, mode selection dial, or air selection switch is operated while the system is operating in the AUTO mode, the activated function overrides the corresponding function of automatic control. All other functions remain under automatic control.

Manual mode (Automatic air conditioning)

Blower speed and ventilator mode may be controlled manually by setting the blower speed selection dial and the mode selection dial to the desired positions.

To return to automatic operation, set the dials to the “AUTO” position.

Demisting of the windscreen and door windows

• For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows. CAUTION

• For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows.

Use the mode selection dial (remove frost or mist from the windscreen or door windows.) to remove frost or mist from the windscreen or door windows.

For ordinary demisting

Perform the following settings to prevent misting of the windscreen and door windows, and to heat the leg area.

1. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.

1. Set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position.

2. Set the mode selection dial to the position.

3. Select your desired blower speed by turning the blower speed selection dial.
4. Select your desired temperature by turning the temperature control dial.
5. On vehicles with air conditioning, push the air conditioning switch (B).

For quick demisting

1. Set the mode selection dial to the

1. Set the mode selection dial to the position.

2. Set the blower to the maximum speed.

3. Set the temperature to the highest position.

• When the mode selection dial is in the NOTE

• When the mode selection dial is in theposition, the system operates automatically and outside air is set automatically. position, the system operates automatically and outside air is set automatically.

• To demist effectively, direct the air flow from the side ventilators towards the door windows.

• On vehicles with air conditioning, do not set the temperature control dial to the max. cool position. Cool air will blow against the window glasses and prevent demisting.

• For vehicles with the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system, if the mode selection dial is set to the demister position shown in the illustration, the Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) system will not operate and the engine will not stop automatically even if the vehicle is stopped.

This is to ensure that good visibility is maintained.

Introduction of outside air (Heater/Manual air conditioning)

To introduce air into the vehicle during hot weather, set the air selection switch (A) to the outside position and set the temperature control dial to the positions shown in the illustration. Be sure to set the temperature control dial all the way to the left. Select the desired blower speed.

NOTE

• Turn the mode selection dial clockwise and air will flow to the leg area and NOTE

• Turn the mode selection dial clockwise and air will flow to the leg area and the windscreen.

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