jack MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2010 4.G Owners Manual

Overview
Instruments and controls (Floor console)
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Gearshift or selector lever
P.3-67, 3-72
Parking brake lever
P.3-54
Floor console box P.3-178Cup holder
P.3-179 Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
P. 2 - 1 0
Air conditioning
P.5-5, 5-14 Electric rear window defogger
switch P.3-137
Electric convertible top (ECLIPSE SPYDER)
Operation indicator lamp
Top (OPEN) switch
P. 3 - 3 3Top (CLOSE) switch
P. 3 - 3 3 Power outlet
P. 3 - 1 7 0 Auxiliary Audio connector (mini-jack)
P. 5 - 6 3
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Overview
Cargo area
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Tether anchors for child restraint
system P.2-28
Jack P.6-9Tools P.6-8
Spare tire P.6-11 Luggage hooks
P.3-182 Luggage hooks
P. 3 - 1 8 2
Tether anchors for child restraint
system P.2-28
Inside rear hatch/trunk lid
release P.3-18Cargo area light P.3-176, 7-50, 7-69 ECLIPSE
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Overview
Trunk area
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Jack P.6-9 Tools P.6-8
Spare tire P.6-11
Inside emergency trunk lid release
P. 3 - 2 0 ECLIPSE SPYDER
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3-178 Features and controls
3Floor console box
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The floor console box is located under the arm rest.
To open the console box, lift the lever (A) and raise the arm
rest (B).NOTE
The Auxiliary Audio connector (mini-jack) is located in
the floor console box. For details, refer to “To use the
external audio input function” on page 5-63.
Coin holder
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The coin holders (A) are located inside the floor console box.
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Comfort controls
5-63
5
To find the start of each track on a disc for playbackPress the SCAN button (10). “SCAN” will appear on the dis-
play and the autochanger will play back the first 10 seconds of
each track on the selected disc.
The track number will blink while the scan mode is selected.
To exit the scan mode, press the SCAN button again.NOTE
Once all tracks on the disc have been scanned, playback
of the disc will restart from the beginning of the track that
was playing when scanning started.

The scan mode will be canceled when radio or CD opera-
tion is selected.

With a disc that contains both CD-DA and MP3 files, the
scan mode causes only files of the same format (CD-DA
only or MP3 files only) to be played.To eject a discPress the LOAD/EJECT button (2). Then press one of the
DISC select buttons (4) to select the CD which you would like
to eject.NOTE
When any CD is ejected, the system automatically
switches from CD mode to radio mode.
To use the external audio input function
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You can listen to commercially available audio equipment,
such as a portable audio system, from your vehicle’s speakers,
by connecting the audio equipment to the auxiliary audio con-
nector (A).NOTE
Use a stereo mini-jack connector to connect the audio
equipment to the auxiliary audio connector.Auxiliary Audio connector
(mini-jack)
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6
For emergencies
If the vehicle breaks down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 2
Jump-starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 2
Engine overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 6
Tools and jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 8
How to change a tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 9
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6- 20
Operation under adverse driving conditions . . . . .6- 22
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6-8 For emergencies
6Tools and jack
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StorageThe tools and jack are stowed beneath the luggage floor board
of the cargo area (trunk).
Tools
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NOTE
When returning the tools to the tool bag, place each one in
its own pocket.
1- Tools
2- Jack
1- Tool bag
2- Bar
3- Wheel nut wrench
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For emergencies
6-9
6
Jack
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Before removing the jack, lift up the luggage floor board.1-To removeTurn the shaft end so that the jack contracts, then remove it
from the storage bracket (A).2-To storeTurn the shaft end by hand to expand the jack until it is held
firmly in position.
How to change a tire
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Before changing a tire, first stop your vehicle in a safe, flat
location.
1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles with manual transaxle, turn the ignition key
to the “LOCK” position, then move the gearshift lever to
the “R” (Reverse) position.
On vehicles with automatic transaxle, move the selector
lever to the “P” (PARK) position, then turn the ignition
key to the “LOCK” position.
4. Turn on the hazard flashers and set up a warning triangle,
flashing signal light, etc., at an adequate distance from the
vehicle, and have all your passengers leave the vehicle.
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6-10 For emergencies
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5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is raised on the
jack, place chocks or blocks (A) at the tire that is diago-
nally opposite from the tire (B) you are changing.
NOTE
The chocks shown in the illustration do not come with
your vehicle. It is recommended that you purchase chocks
or blocks and keep them in the vehicle for use if needed.

If chocks or blocks are not available, use stones or any
other objects that are large enough to hold the wheel in
position.
6. Get the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench ready.
Refer to “Tools and jack” on page 6-8.
WA R N I N G
!
Be sure to apply chocks or blocks to the correct tire
when jacking up the vehicle. If the vehicle moves
while jacked up, the jack could slip out of position,
leading to an accident.
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For emergencies
6-13
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NOTE
Put the spare tire under the vehicle body near the jack.
This makes it safer if the jack slips out of position.
To change a tire
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1. Loosen the wheel nuts with the wheel nut wrench. Do not
remove the wheel nuts yet.
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