ECU MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2010 4.G Owner's Manual

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3. Push out on the rear hatch to open it.ECLIPSE SPYDERThe inside trunk lid key cylinder provides a way to open the
trunk lid in the case of a discharged battery.
1. Make sure the tonneau panel is securely closed to prevent
the tonneau panel from contacting the trunk lid when it
opens.
2. Remove the woofer cover (A) in the center of the rear seat
by gently pulling at its side edges.The trunk lid key cylinder (see illustration) is located near
the sub woofer.
You and your family should familiarize yourselves with
the location and operation of the inside trunk lid key cyl-
inder.
CAUTION
!
Always keep the release lever lid on rear hatch
closed when driving so that your cargo cannot acci-
dentally bump the lever and open the rear hatch.
A
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3 Electric convertible top (ECLIPSE SPY-
DER)
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The electric convertible top can be opened and closed using the
dash mounted control switches.
WA R N I N G
!
While the vehicle is being driven, passengers must
not stand up in the vehicle, sit on the tonneau panel,
or put any part of their bodies out of the vehicle.
Passengers failing to observe this caution may suffer
serious injuries in the event of hard braking or a col-
lision.
Never attempt to operate the electric convertible top
while the vehicle is in motion.
Never leave a child alone in the vehicle.

Before operating the electric convertible top, inform
other vehicle occupants that you are going to cause
the top to move and have them exercise caution.
Otherwise, sudden opening or closing of the win-
dows may cause injuries.
While the top is being opened or closed, vehicle
occupants must keep their heads, necks, and other
body parts away from the power windows and other
moving components and away from the windshield
top edge on which the top is retained.
If child restraint systems are mounted in the rear
seat or children are seated in the rear seat, remove
the child from the vehicle before operating the elec-
tric convertible top.
CAUTION
!
When the top is completely lowered, keep the rear
window defogger turned off to avoid damage to the
top.
Secure all loose objects inside the vehicle when driv-
ing with the top down.
Never drive the vehicle with the top in a partly
open/partly closed state. If the top is neither fully
open nor fully closed when the vehicle is driven,
there is a risk of serious injuries and a risk that the
top will be caught by the wind, resulting in an acci-
dent.
Do not open or close the top in a strong wind. The
top may not work normally in a strong wind.
WA R N I N G
!
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To p s w i t c h e s
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The top can be opened and closed using the switches. The top
moves only while a switch is being pushed.NOTE
If the OPEN switch and CLOSE switch are both pushed at
the same time, the operation indicator lamp will flash
slowly (approximately one flashes per second) and a tone
will sound intermittently and rapidly (approximately three
per second) to indicate that the top is not going to work.
To operate the top, release the switches and push the rele-
vant switch again.
If the switches are continuously pushed one after the
other, a protection circuit may operate, making the electric
convertible top temporarily inoperable. In this event, the
operation indicator lamp will flash slowly (approximately
one flash per second) and a tone will sound intermittently
(approximately three times per second). Wait about 7 min-
utes, then try operating the electric convertible top again.
To open the top
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1. Without obstructing traffic, stop the vehicle on a level,
firm surface where the top can be safely operated.
2. Securely apply the parking brake. If the vehicle has an
automatic transaxle, place the selector lever in the “P”
(PARK) position. If the vehicle has a manual transaxle,
place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.NOTE
The top can be operated with the selector lever of an auto-
matic transaxle in a position other than “P” (PARK) and
with the gearshift lever of a manual transaxle in a position
other than “N” (Neutral). For safety, however, you should
place the selector lever or gearshift lever (as relevant) in
the indicated position and apply the parking brake.
3. Start the engine.NOTE
Operating the top without the engine running can drain the
battery. To avoid a dead battery, operate the top with the
engine running.
4. Pull down both sun visors.
1- OPEN switch
2- CLOSE switch
3- Operation indicator lamp
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5. Push the left and right release buttons (A) to unlock the
latch handles (B) and cause them to slightly rise.6. Pull the latch handles (B) toward you until they lock in
position.
NOTE
Make sure the latch handles (B) are securely locked in
place. Operating the electric convertible top without first
locking the latch handles in position could cause the elec-
tric convertible top to malfunction.

If you pull the driver’s-side latch handle (B) while listen-
ing to the audio system, an audible beep will sound and
the audio system’s sound equalization will change to set-
tings that are optimized for operation with the electric
convertible top open.
A
B
B
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2. Pull down both sun visors.
3. Firmly return the latch handles (B) until they click and
lock into position. Return the sun visors to their original
positions.NOTE
If you lock the driver’s-side latch handle (B) while listen-
ing to the audio system, an audible beep will sound and
the audio system’s sound equalization will change to set-
tings that are optimized for operation with the electric
convertible top closed.
Part-open warning buzzer
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If you start to drive the vehicle with the top partly open, the
operation indicator lamp will flash rapidly (approximately two
flashes per second) and a tone will sound for approximately 5
seconds to indicate that the top is partly open. Stop the vehicle
in a safe place and completely open or close the top.If the electric convertible top malfunctions
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If the electric convertible top malfunctions, the operation indi-
cator lamp will flash rapidly (approximately two flashes per
second) and a tone will sound intermittently and slowly
(approximately once per second) to indicate the system fault
when either top switch is operated. If the operation indicator
lamp does not go off when a period of 10 minutes or longer has
elapsed, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsub-
ishi Motors dealer.
WA R N I N G
!
Make sure the latch handles (B) are securely locked
in place. Driving the vehicle without first locking the
latch handles in position could cause the top to open,
resulting in a serious accident.
B
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2. While pushing the slide (C) in the direction of the arrow,
install the top and bottom frames, then release the slide
(C). Make sure both of the frames are securely engaged.3. Move the locking pin (D) to the position (2).
C
1- Stowed position
2- Installation position
3- Locked position
1 2 3 D
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4. From inside the vehicle, insert the two retainer pegs (E)
all the way into mountings provided (F). 5. Align the locking pins (D) with the holes (G) in the vehi-
cle. Slide the locking pins (D) toward the outside and
insert them in the holes to retain the wind deflector. Make
sure that the wind deflector is securely installed in the
vehicle.
EF
D
G
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NOTE
When you insert the locking pins (D) into the holes (G),
they may be stiff. If this happens, adjust each locking pin
(D) to a length that enables secure retention of the wind
deflector. To adjust the length of each locking pin (D),
turn the end of the locking pin using a screwdriver.6. Raise the top frame to the full upright position as illus-
trated.
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To close the top by manually
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1. Without obstructing traffic, stop the vehicle on a level,
firm surface where you can work safely.
2. Securely apply the parking brake. If the vehicle has an
automatic transaxle, place the selector lever in the “P”
(PARK) position. If the vehicle has a manual transaxle,
place the gearshift lever in the 1st position.
3. Completely open the power windows.
4. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
5. Pull down both sun visors.
6. Slide the front seats fully forward. Tip the seatbacks for-
ward. Refer to “To adjust the seat forward or backward”
on page 2-5 and “To adjust the seatback” on page 2-6.
7. Remove the woofer cover (A) in the center of the rear seat
by gently pulling at its side edges.8. Remove the emergency tool (B) that is mounted in the
rear seat behind the woofer cover.
A
B
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13. Slowly close the top until it touches the top edge of the
windshield.14. With the top closed, return the latch handles (E) until they
lock into position. Return the sun visors to their original
positions.
CAUTION
!
Be careful not to trap your hands and fingers when
closing the top.
WA R N I N G
!
Make sure the latch handles (E) are securely locked
in place. Driving the vehicle without first locking the
latch handles in position could cause the top to open,
resulting in a serious accident.
E
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