Heating/Air Conditioning (Mitsubishi Space Star)

The heating and air conditioning system can only operate when the engine is running. The heater's performance is directly related to the engine coolant temperature, so turn on the heater after the engine has warmed up well.

1. Air conditioner switch

When the fan is on, press the switch and conditioned air will flow into the cabin (in cooling/drying mode), and the air conditioner indicator light will come on. Pressing the switch again will turn off the air conditioning system.

Note: When you turn on the air conditioning system, you may initially see mist coming out of the vents. This is simply a result of the sudden cooling of moist air

Warning: When the air conditioning system is operating, the engine idle speed increases slightly. If you stop the vehicle, fully depress the brake pedal to prevent it from creeping. This precaution is especially important for vehicles with automatic transmission.

2. Fan operation mode switch

To adjust the air flow, you can select one of four fan speeds. The fan mode is set by turning the switch clockwise or counterclockwise. Under normal conditions, you should set the first or second speed.

3. Air temperature control knob

The heating is switched off if this knob is turned all the way to the left. To increase the air temperature, turn the knob to the right.

Note: When the coolant temperature is low, the temperature of the air supplied to the cabin will not increase even if the air temperature control knob is turned to the high temperature side

4. Air flow distribution mode selection knob

The ventilation grilles/outlets of the ventilation system from which air is supplied depending on the choice of air flow distribution mode are shown in the table.

Table

Ventilation grilles/outlets of the ventilation system from which air is supplied Depending on the choice of air flow distribution

• A: From the ventilation grilles of the windshield and side windows
• B: From the central and side ventilation grilles
• C: From under the dashboard
• D: From under the front seats
• *: Indicates weak air tray.

4. Main directions of air flows (ventilation modes)

In the head area

The air flow enters the upper part of the car's interior.

To the legs/to the head area

Air enters the upper part of the car's interior and into the no.

In the leg area

Air flows only to the leg area.

In the footwell/to the ventilation grilles of the windshield and side windows

Air is directed to the footwell area, as well as to the windshield and door windows.



To the ventilation grilles of the windshield and side windows heating

Air is supplied only to the windshield and door windows of the car.

Note: Air is always supplied from the center and side ventilation grilles, regardless of the position of the air distribution mode selection knob.

5. Air ventilation mode selection switch

Each time this switch is pressed, the ventilation mode changes between fresh air intake mode and recirculation mode. In recirculation mode, the indicator lamp lights up.

(Fresh air supply position) Fresh air is supplied to the vehicle interior.

(Recirculated air position) Recirculates the air in the vehicle interior. Select this mode to keep the air in the vehicle interior free of dust and other pollutants from the outside air.

Note: The fresh air intake mode is usually used to quickly clear the windshield and side windows from moisture or ice and keep them clean. The recirculation mode should be selected when intensive cooling of the interior air is required, as well as if the outside air is very dusty or polluted. In this case, the fresh air intake mode should be periodically switched on to prevent the windows from fogging up.

Warning: Prolonged use of the air recirculation mode will cause the vehicle windows to fog up.

Heating of the foot area

Set the air flow mode selection knob and air intake mode selection switch (A) to the positions shown in the figure. Adjust the temperature by turning the temperature control knob clockwise or counterclockwise, select the desired fan speed

Note: For maximum heat, set the fan mode switch to speed three.

A combination of fresh and warm air

Set the air distribution mode selection knob (A) to the position shown in the figure and the air intake mode selection switch to the fresh air position. The air flow will be directed to the feet and upper part of the cabin. Select the desired fan speed. Warm air will be directed to the feet and cool or slightly heated air to the upper part of the cabin.

Eliminating fogging of the windshield and door windows

To remove frost or condensation (fogging) from the windshield or door windows, set the air distribution mode selection knob to the position or .

In this position, the foot area is heated and fogging is removed from the windshield and door windows (recommended when driving in rain or snow).

1. Set the air flow distribution mode selection knob (A) to the fresh air intake position.



2. Set the air intake mode selection switch to the position .

3. Turn the knob to set the required fan speed.

4. Turn the knob to set the desired temperature.

5. Press the air conditioning switch (B) (for vehicles equipped with air conditioning).

Fast defogging (fast heating) of glass

1. Set the air flow distribution mode selection knob (A) to the fresh air intake position.

2. Set the air intake mode selection switch to the position .

3. Turn the knob to set the fan speed to maximum.



4. Turn the knob to set the desired temperature.

5. Press the air conditioning switch (B) (for vehicles equipped with air conditioning).

Notes:

• (1) To effectively remove fog from the windows, direct the air flow from the side vents to the door windows and close the center vents.
• (2) Do not set the air temperature control knob to a position close to the maximum cooling position. Cool air will be blown onto the door glass and condense on it (fogging will occur).

The article is based on data from the website [MITSUBISHIMAN.ru]

Fresh air supply

To supply fresh air to the passenger compartment in hot weather, set the air intake mode selection switch (A) to the fresh air intake mode and the air temperature control knob to the positions shown in the figure. Make sure that the temperature control knob is turned all the way to the left. Select the desired fan speed.

Note: Turn the ventilation mode selection knob clockwise and the air flow will be directed to the feet and windshield.

Air cooling (vehicles with air conditioning/air conditioning system)

Set the air flow distribution mode selection knob to the position Set the fresh air intake mode with the switch (A) and press the switch (B) of the air conditioner. Adjust the temperature by turning the air temperature control knob clockwise or counterclockwise. Select the desired fan speed.

Note: If the outside air is dusty, extremely polluted, or if you want to cool the interior air quickly, set the air intake mode selector switch to the recirculation position and turn the temperature control knob all the way to the left.

Important instructions for using the air conditioning system

(1) Park your car in the shade if possible. If you leave your car in the sun, it will become very hot and will take longer to cool down. If you do have to leave your car in the sun, open the windows for the first few minutes of the air conditioning system to let the hot air out of the car.

(2) When operating the air conditioning system, the side windows must be raised. Outside air entering through open windows reduces the efficiency of the air conditioning system.

(3) Too much cooling of the air is harmful to health. The air temperature in the cabin should be only 5-6° below the outside air temperature.

(4) When operating the system, make sure that the air intake openings located in front of the windshield are free of foreign objects, such as leaves. Leaves clogging the air intake will prevent normal air flow and block the water drainage openings.

Recommendations for the care of the air conditioning system, refrigerant and its lubrication

If the air conditioning system performance has decreased compared to the standard, a refrigerant leak may be the cause. Have the air conditioning system checked by an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer. The air conditioning system installed in the vehicle must be filled with HFC-134a refrigerant and SUN-PAG56 air conditioning oil. Using another refrigerant or lubricant will cause serious damage, which will require replacing the entire air conditioning system. Do not release refrigerant into the atmosphere. The new HFC-134a refrigerant used in the vehicle does not harm the ozone layer of the atmosphere.

In case of prolonged downtime in a non-operating state

The air conditioning system should be run for at least 5 minutes each week, even in cold weather. This ensures lubrication of the internal parts of the compressor and keeps the air conditioning system in good technical condition. If these requirements are not met, the system may emit an unusual odor. This does not indicate that the system is faulty.