key MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2010 4.G Owner's Guide

3-22 Features and controls
3Theft-alarm system
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The theft-alarm system is designed to provide protection from
unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is operated in
three stages: the first is the “armed” stage, the second is the
“alarm” stage, and third is the “disarmed” stage. If triggered,
the system provides both audible and visual alarm signals.
Armed stage
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Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as
described below.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Make sure that the engine hood is locked.
3. Lock all doors and the rear hatch or trunk lid by using
power door lock switch or the remote control transmitter.NOTE
The system is also armed by locking your vehicle using
the following procedures when you leave the vehicle.
• With either the driver’s door or passenger’s door open,
set the inside lock knobs on both doors to the locked
position and then close the door.
• With either the driver’s door or passenger’s door open,
lock all doors and the rear hatch or trunk lid using the
power door lock switch and then close the door.Arm the system and leave.
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After completion of the steps above, the theft-alarm indicator
(A) will illuminate for approximately 20 seconds and keeps
blinking on and off, indicating that the system is armed.
NOTE
The system will be armed even if the engine hood is open,
but when the system is set, be sure that the engine hood is
locked.

The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator (located in the front center of the dashboard) is illu-
minated, all doors and the rear hatch or trunk lid are
unlocked by remote control transmitter.

The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator is illuminated, the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
or “ACC”.

The system will not be armed if a door is not completely
closed. If this happens, rearm the system as described
above.

The trunk lid can only be opened by remote control trans-
mitter without triggering or disarming the system even
after the system has been armed. When it is closed, the
system will be rearmed.

The driver should not arm the system until first confirm-
ing that all passengers have left the vehicle. If the driver
arms the system with passenger(s) in the vehicle, the
alarm may be activated when the passenger(s) open the
door.
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Alarm stage
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The alarm will be activated if any of the following occur while
the vehicle is parked and the system is armed.
1. One of the doors and the rear hatch or trunk lid is opened
without the remote control transmitter.
2. The engine hood is opened from the outside.Type of alarmWhen the alarm is activated:
1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes the headlights automatically shut off.2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.
NOTE
The alarm will continue to operate for 3 minutes. At the
end of that period, the alarm will automatically shut off to
save battery power. The system will then be rearmed until
the proper disarming step is taken.Alarm deactivationThe alarm can be deactivated in the following ways.

By using the remote control transmitter to lock or unlock
the door, the rear hatch or trunk lid.

Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.Horn sounds!
Headlights blink on and off!
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Disarmed stage
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The system will be disarmed when either of the following steps
are taken:
1. All doors and the rear hatch or trunk lid are unlocked by
the remote control transmitter.
2. The ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position.
3. If the UNLOCK button is pressed when all doors and the
rear hatch or trunk lid are closed and no door is opened
within approximately 30 seconds, re-arming will automat-
ically occur.NOTE
Once the system has been disarmed, it cannot be rearmed
except by repeating the arming procedure.
Testing the theft-alarm system
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Use the following procedure to test the system:
1. Lower the driver’s window.
2. Arm the system as explained in “Armed stage”.
3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicator comes on and
flash in approximately 20 seconds.
4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock the driver’s side door
by using the inside door lock knob and opening the door.
5. Check to be sure that the horn sounds intermittently and
the headlights blink on and off when the door is opened.
6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doors and the rear
hatch or trunk lid by the remote control transmitter or
using the key.NOTE
To make sure the alarm sounds when the engine hood is
opened, open the engine hood by using the engine hood
release lever when the system is in the “armed” stage.
Disarm…by remote control transmitter
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3-26 Features and controls
3Power windows
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In an ECLIPSE SPYDER, operating a power window switch
causes the door window and quarter window to move together.
However, within about 4 inches from the fully closed position,
only the door window moves without accompanying the quar-
ter window.
NOTE
Depending on the position of the door window, the door
window may briefly stop then continue moving before
reaching the fully closed position.

Never try to operate the main switch and sub switch in dif-
ferent directions at the same time. This will freeze the
window in position.

Operating the power windows repeatedly with the engine
stopped will run down the battery. Use the window
switches only while the engine is running. NOTE
If a power window stops moving during operation due to a
drop in the battery voltage, it may not automatically return
to normal operability when the battery has been charged.
In this event, take the following corrective action:
With the door closed, pull up the power window switch to
fully close the window. After releasing the switch, pull it
up again for approximately 1 second. Normal opening and
closing of the window will then be possible.
1- Open (down)
2- Close (up)
WA R N I N G
!
Before operating the power windows, make sure
that nothing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers,
etc.) in the window.
Never leave the vehicle without removing the key.
Never leave a child alone in the vehicle.
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Main switch The main switch located on the driver’s door can be used to
operate all the windows.
The windows will move while the switch is pressed and stop
when the switch is released.
Sub switchA sub switch can be used for its own passenger side window,
unless the driver’s window lock switch is activated. Timer functionThe power windows can be run up or down when the ignition
key is in the “ON” position.
The windows can be opened or closed for a 30 second period
after the ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” posi-
tion. However, once the driver’s door or the passenger’s door is
opened, the power windows cannot be operated.
1- Driver’s door window switch (ECLIPSE)
Driver ’s door window and driver’s side quarter window
switch (ECLIPSE SPYDER)
(To open the window all the way, you do not need to hold the
switch down for the entire time.)
2- Passenger door window switch (ECLIPSE)
Passenger door window switch and passenger’s side quarter
window switch (ECLIPSE SPYDER)
3- Window lock switch
1- Close
2- Open
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Lock switch
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When this switch is in the lock mode, the main switch for pas-
senger’s side window and the sub switch cannot be used to
open or close the window, and the main switch will open or
close only the driver’s side window. To unlock the switch,
press it again.
Sunroof (ECLIPSE only, if so equipped)
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The sunroof can be opened and closed with the ignition key in
the “ON” position. To open Press the switch (1), the sunroof automatically opens and the
sunroof will stop several centimeters this side of the full open
position. Press the switch (1) again, and the sunroof will be
fully open.
To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch. NOTE
The sunroof stops just before reaching the fully open posi-
tion. If the vehicle is driven with the sunroof in this posi-
tion, wind buffeting is lower than with the sunroof fully
open.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
WA R N I N G
!
Before driving with a child in the vehicle, be sure to
lock the window switch to make it inoperative. Chil-
dren tampering with the switch could easily trap
their hands or heads in the window.
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To closeThe sunroof closes while the switch (3) is pressed.To tilt up When the switch (2) is pressed, the rear edge of sunroof raises
for ventilation. To tilt down Press the switch (3). Timer functionThe sunroof can be operated when the ignition key is in the
“ON” position. The sunroof can be opened or closed for a 30
seconds period after the ignition switch is turned off. However,
once the driver’s door or the passenger’s door is opened, the
sunroof cannot be operated until the ignition switch is turned
on again.
SunshadeThe sunshade can be opened or closed manually while the sun-
roof is closed.
When the sunroof is opened, the sunshade will also open auto-
matically.NOTE
Be sure to tilt down the sunroof before closing the sun-
shade.
CAUTION
!
Do not attempt to close the sunshade when the sun-
roof is opened.
Be careful that hands are not trapped when closing
the sunshade.
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NOTE
When leaving the vehicle unattended, be sure to close the
sunroof and remove the ignition key.

Do not try to operate the sunroof if it is frozen closed
(after snowfall or during extreme cold).

Do not sit on or place heavy luggage on the sunroof or
roof opening edge.

Do not apply any force that may cause damage to the sun-
roof.

Release the switch when the sunroof has reached a com-
pletely open or completely closed position.

If the sunroof does not operate when the sunroof switch is
operated, release the switch and check whether something
is trapped by the sunroof. If nothing is trapped, have the
sunroof checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.

Be careful when tilting up the sunroof if a ski carrier or a
roof carrier is installed. Depending on the model of ski
carrier or roof carrier, the sunroof may contact the carrier
when the sunroof is tilted up.

Be sure to close the sunroof completely when washing the
vehicle or when leaving the vehicle.
Do not put any wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber)
around the sunroof opening. If it is waxed, the weather-
strip cannot maintain a weatherproof seal with the sun-
roof.

After washing the vehicle or after it has rained, wipe off
any water that is on the sunroof before operating it.

Operating the sunroof repeatedly with the engine turned
off will run down the battery. Operate the sunroof only
while the engine is running.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not stick your head, hands or anything else in the
sunroof opening.
Before operating the sunroof, make sure that noth-
ing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers, etc.).
Never leave a child (or other person who is incapa-
ble of safely operating the sunroof switch) alone in
the vehicle.
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NOTE
The opening or closing operation of the top cannot be per-
formed when the vehicle is in motion.

For information about the cleaning of the top, refer to the
section “Convertible top” on page 7-77.

When leaving the vehicle unattended, be sure to close the
top and remove the ignition key.

To avoid damage, do not sit or place luggage or any heavy
objects on the top itself, or the area around it.

Make sure nothing is in the top storage area (top and
behind the rear seats) when raising or lowering the top.
Even a small article may interfere with the operation of
the top and may damage the top or cause it to malfunction.

Always be sure the top is completely dry before it is low-
ered. Lowering the top while wet or damp may cause inte-
rior water damage, water stains or mildew of the top. It
can also cause the top to deteriorate and shrink.

Never operate the top when temperatures are 32 °F (0 °C)
or below. The fabric of the top may be damaged. If neces-
sary, allow the vehicle to set for a while in a heated garage
prior to operating the convertible top mechanism.

A roof top or luggage carrier of any type or design MUST
NOT be used on the ECLIPSE SPYDER’s top. This
includes, but is not limited to ski, bicycle or luggage
racks. Damage to the top may result.

Before opening or closing the top, make sure there are no
obstructions above the vehicle. For opening and closing of
the top, there must be upward clearance of approximately
6.6 feet (2 m) as measured from the ground.

The trunk lid cannot be opened until opening or closing of
the electric convertible top is complete.
The power windows cannot be operated until opening or
closing of the electric convertible top is complete.
Normal operation
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The top can be opened and closed using the top switches.Requirements for operation
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The top can be opened and closed when the following require-
ments are all satisfied.

The ambient temperature is 32 °F (0 °C) or higher.

The vehicle is stationary.

The ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

The trunk lid is closed.

The latch handles are unlocked.NOTE
If either of the top switches is operated when the require-
ments for operation are not all satisfied, the operation
indicator lamp will flash slowly (approximately one flash
per second) and a tone will sound intermittently and rap-
idly (approximately three times per second) to indicate
that opening/closing operation is not possible.
If you are not able to perform opening/closing operation
when the requirements are all satisfied, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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