Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 8 owners manual page 303

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Important air conditioning operating tips 3.When running the air conditioning, make NOTE CAUTION sure the air intake, which is located in While the mode selection dial is set to theThe air conditioning system in your vehicle front of the windshield, is free of obstruc- must be charged with the refrigerant HFC- “ ” position, the air conditioning com- tions such as leaves. Leaves collected in pressor will run automatically. The outside 134a and the lubricant SUN-PAG56. the air-intake chamber may reduce air Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant will air position will also be selected automati- cally. flow and plug the water drains. cause severe damage and may require replac- While the “ ” position is selected, you ing your vehicle’s entire air conditioning Air conditioning system refrig- system. cannot turn the air conditioning off or select The release of refrigerant into the atmo- the recirculation position. erant and lubricant recommen- sphere is not recommended. This prevents the windows from fogging up. The new refrigerant HFC-134a in your vehi- To defog quickly, direct the air flow from thedations 7 side vents toward the door windows. cle is designed not to harm the earth’s ozone layer. However, it may contribute slightly to If the air conditioning seems less effective When defrosting, do not set the temperature global warming. than usual, the cause might be a refrigerant control dial to the maximum cool position. It is recommended that the old refrigerant be This will blow cool air on the window glass leak. saved and recycled for future use. and fog it up. Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility Important air conditioning of your choice. During a long period of disuse operating tips The air conditioning should be operated for at N00733700280 least five minutes each week, even in cold 1.Park the vehicle in the shade whenever weather. This includes the quick defrosting possible. Parking in the hot sun makes the mode. Operating the air condition system vehicle interior extremely hot which then weekly maintains lubrication of the compres- requires more time to cool. If it is neces- sor internal parts to keep the air conditioning sary to park in the sun, open the windows in the best operating condition. for the first few minutes of air condition- ing to expel the hot air. Air purifier 2.Afterwards, keep the windows closed when the air conditioning is in use. The N00733800151 entry of outside air through open windows The air conditioning system is equipped with will reduce cooling efficiency. an air filter to remove pollen and dust. 7-28 Comfort controls

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