Mitsubishi Eclipse. Technical Information Manual (1994) - part 4
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GENERAL - Technical Features
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING
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The heater system uses a two-way-flow full-air-mix
The air conditioning system is essentially the same
system that features high performance and low oper-
as the conventional one, but it incorporates a new
ating noise, and includes an independent face air
CFC-free refrigerant (R134a) system that uses hy-
blowing function and a cool air bypass function.
dro fluorocarbon (HFC) containing hydrogen atoms
Side defrosters have been provided in the door sec-
as the refrigerant gas to meet the CFC control regu-
tion to improve demister performance.
lations that call for protection of the ozone layer.
For the rear seat, a semi rear heater duct has been
provided for better heating.
Side defroster
Inside air
FACE independent
nter outlet
assembly
Shut
Semi rear heater
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
To meet the growing world-wide demands for saving
resources and protecting global environment, spe-
cial considerations have been incorporated to make
the ECLIPSE friendly to driver and passengers and
to the earth.
Considerations for recycling
(1) Recyclable thermo-plastic material has been
extensively used.
(2) The names of the material have been marked
on the plastic parts to facilitate recycling.
(3) Recycled materials (regenerated materials)
have been used wherever possible.
air flow
Protection of global environment
(1) Use of non-asbestos material for gaskets and
pads
(2) Non-Freon parts
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Use of Freon has been limited to the neces-
sary minimum in the processes for manufac-
ture of seats, steering wheels, etc.
(3) Extending material life expectancies for less
waste
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Anti-rust steel sheets have been used for
about 80% of the outer panels and major
members of the body.
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Longer-life brake fluid and coolant additives
are used
(4) Better fuel economy by reducing friction and
weight in various areas