key MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2012 4.G Owners Manual

Overview
Outside (Front)
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Sunroof (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 8 ECLIPSE
Outside rearview mirrors
P. 3 - 5 8
Fuel tank filler door P.1-4
Locking and unlocking
P. 3 - 1 3
Keyless entry system
P. 3 - 7 Front fog lights
(if so equipped)
P.3-131, 7-48, 7-57Engine compartment P.7-6
Engine hood P.7-4 Windshield wiper and washer P.3-132
Headlight
P.3-125, 7-48, 7-51
Front turn-signal, parking and side-marker lights
P.3-125,3-129, 7-48, 7-56Headlight
P.3-125, 7-48, 7-52Vehicles with high intensity discharge (HID)
type headlights Except for vehicles with high intensity
discharge (HID) type headlights
Parking and side-marker
light P.3-125, 7-48, 7-53
Front turn signal light
P.3-129, 7-48, 7-55
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Overview
Outside (Front)
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ECLIPSE SPYDER
Outside rearview mirrors
P. 3 - 5 8
Fuel tank filler door P.1-4
Locking and unlocking
P. 3 - 1 3
Keyless entry system
P. 3 - 7
Front fog lights
P.3-131, 7-48, 7-57Engine compartment P.7-6
Engine hood P.7-4Windshield wiper and washer P.3-132
Headlight
P.3-125, 7-48, 7-51
Front turn-signal, parking and side-marker lights
P.3-125,3-129, 7-48, 7-56Headlight
P.3-125, 7-48, 7-52Vehicles with high intensity discharge (HID)
type headlights Except for vehicles with high intensity
discharge (HID) type headlights
Parking and side-marker
light P.3-125, 7-48, 7-53
Front turn signal light
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Quick index
1
If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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NOTE
These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition key is first turned to “ON”.
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
Charging system warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.P. 3 - 1 1 3
Oil pressure warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine, then check the
engine oil level.
If the light comes on while the engine oil level is normal, have the
system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible.P. 3 - 1 1 3
or
Brake warning light
If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking
brake is fully released.

If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, stop and check
the brake fluid level.

If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction.
Avoid hard braking and high speeds, and contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assis-
tance.P. 3 - 1 1 1
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4 Quick index
If you hear this sound...
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Sound
Do this
Ref. page
Constant tone when the driver’s door is
opened.“Key reminder buzzer”
A tone will sound if the driver’s door is opened while the ignition key is in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position.
Remove the key to stop the tone.
ORP.3-14
“Headlight reminder buzzer”
A tone will sound if the driver’s door is opened when the ignition key is in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while the
lights are on. Turn the lights off.
The tone will stop automatically when the lights are automatically turned off.
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Quick index
5
Metallic squeal when you press the
brake pedal while driving.“Brake pad wear alarm”
The brake pads are worn down to the serviceable limit.
Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.P.3-80
Tone when the ignition key is turned to
the “ON” position.“Seat belt reminder buzzer”
When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the tone will sound for
about 6 seconds. If the driver’s seat belt remains unfastened 1 minute later, the
tone will sound intermittently (12 times) when the vehicle is driven. If the
driver’s seat belt subsequently remains unfastened while the vehicle is being
driven, the tone will sound as a warning each time the vehicle stops and starts.
When the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the tone will stop.P.2-18
Tone when the vehicle is moving at
more than 5 mph (8 km/h).“Door-ajar warning buzzer”
Door or rear hatch (ECLIPSE) is not properly shut.
If you shut the door or rear hatch (ECLIPSE), the tone will stop.P. 3 - 1 1 4
When the headlights have flashed for
three minutes, the horn will sound inter-
mittently for three minutes.“Theft-alarm system”
The theft-alarm system is operating. To stop the alarm, use the keyless-entry
transmitter to lock or unlock the doors or rear hatch (ECLIPSE) or the trunk
lid (ECLIPSE SPYDER).
Alternatively, turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.P.3-22
Sound
Do this
Ref. page
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Quick index
7
If this problem occurs...
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Problem
Do this
Ref. Page
Cannot turn the key.
From “LOCK” to “ACC”Turn the key while jogging the steering wheel in either direction.From “ACC” to “LOCK”Vehicles with automatic transaxle:
Check the position of the selector lever.
The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position.
Vehicles with manual transaxle:
Place the key at the “ACC” position. Push the key in and turn it.P.3-61,
3-63
Cannot shift the selector lever
from the “P” (PARK) position.
(for vehicles with automatic
transaxle)Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal.
Check that the ignition key is in the “ON” position.P.3-71
The windows are fogged up.
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower.P.5-12,
5-20
The engine does not start.
The lights do not come on.
The lights are dim.
The horn does not honk.
The horn sound is weak.Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.P.6-2,
7-16
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2-10 Seat and restraint systems
2
For access to the rear seat (Passenger’s side only)
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For rear seat passenger entry or exit, the front passenger seat
and seatback can be moved forward by either pulling up the
seat lock lever or depressing the lock release pedal behind the
seat. To return the seat, push the seatback backward until you
hear a “click” and the seat locks in position.
Heated seats
(if so equipped)
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The heated seats can be operated when the ignition key is in the
“ON” position.
The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.
WA R N I N G
!
To make sure that the seat is securely locked, try to
move it forward or backward without using the
adjusting lever. To reduce the risk of serious injury
or death in the event of an accident or sudden stop,
all seatbacks should be kept in the upright position
while the vehicle is in motion.
1- Heater high (for quick heating)
2- Heater off
3- Heater low (to keep the seat warm)
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2-18 Seat and restraint systems
2
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light
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A tone and warning light are used to remind the driver to fasten
the seat belt.
When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the warn-
ing light will come on and a tone will sound for about 6 sec-
onds. If the driver’s seat belt remains unfastened
approximately 1 minute later, the warning light will flash and
the tone will sound intermittently (12 times each) when the
vehicle is driven. If the driver subsequently unfastens the seat
belt while driving, the warning light and tone will issue further
warnings. And if the seat belt remains unfastened, the warning
light and tone will issue further warnings each time the vehicle
starts moving from a stop. When the seat belt is fastened, the
warnings will stop.
WA R N I N G
!
In order to reduce the risk of serious injury or death
in an accident, always wear your own seat belt. Do
not allow anyone to ride in your vehicle unless he or
she is also seated and wearing a seat belt. Children
should additionally be restrained in a secure child
restraint system.
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Seat and restraint systems
2-35
2
Children who have outgrown child restraint sys-
tems
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Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should be
seated in the rear seat and wear the seat belt. If the shoulder
belt crosses their face or neck, and/or the lap belt crosses their
stomach, a commercially available booster seat (including a
booster cushion) must be used, to raise the child so that the
shoulder belt crosses their shoulder and the lap belt remains
positioned low across their hips. The booster seat (including a
booster cushion) should fit the vehicle seat and have a label
certifying compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards or Motor Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cush-
ions Safety Regulations.
Maintenance and inspection of seat belts
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The seat belt webbing may be cleaned with mild soap or deter-
gent solution. Do not use an organic solvent. Allow the belts to
dry in the shade. Do not allow them to retract until completely
dry. Do not attempt to bleach or re-dye the belts. The color may
rub off and the webbing strength may be affected.
Regularly check your seat belt buckles and their release mech-
anisms for positive engagement and release of the latch plate.
Check the retractors for automatic locking when in the Auto-
matic Locking Retractor function.
The entire seat belt assembly should be replaced if the webbing
shows any obvious cuts, tears, increase in thickness in any sec-
tion of the webbing from broken fibers, or severe fading from
sunlight. All of these conditions indicate a weakening of the
belt, which may adversely affect seat belt performance in an
accident.
WA R N I N G
!
Any child who is too small to properly wear a seat
belt must be properly restrained in an appropriate
child restraint system, to reduce their risk of serious
injury or death in an accident.
A child should never be left unattended in, or unsu-
pervised, around your vehicle. When you leave the
vehicle always take the child out as well.
Children can die from heat stroke if left or trapped
inside the vehicle, especially on hot days.
Keep your vehicle locked and the trunk (ECLIPSE
SPYDER) closed when not in use. Keep your vehicle
keys away from children.
For ECLIPSE SPYDER, never allow children to
play in the trunk of your vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the
seat belt assemblies. This work should be done by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Failure to
have an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer per-
form the work could reduce the effectiveness of the
belts and could result in a serious injury or death in
an accident.
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2-42 Seat and restraint systems
2
Passenger’s seat weight sensors
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The passenger’s seat weight sensors are attached to the seat
rails and provide the air bag control unit with information
regarding the weight on the front passenger seat. The air bag
control unit controls deployment of the passenger’s front air
bag in accordance with the information it receives from this
sensor.
The passenger’s front air bag will not deploy in an impact
when the weight on the seat is sensed to be less than approxi-
mately 66 pounds (30 kg). In this case, the passenger air bag
off indicator will come on.
Refer to “Passenger air bag off indicator” on page 2-43.
If there is a problem involving the passenger seat weight sen-
sors, the SRS warning light in the instrument panel will come
on. Refer to “SRS warning light” on page 2-44.
WA R N I N G
!
If any of the following conditions occur, you should
immediately have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as pos-
sible:
• The SRS warning light does not initially come on
when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” or
“START” position.
• The SRS warning light does not go out after sev-
eral seconds.
• The SRS warning light comes on while you are
driving.

To ensure that the passenger’s seat weight sensors
can correctly sense the weight being applied to the
seat, observe the following instructions. Failure to
follow these instructions can adversely affect the
performance of the passenger’s air bag system.
• Adjust the seat to the correct position, and sit well
back against the seatback.
Refer to “Front seat” on page 2-4.
• Do not recline the seatback more than necessary.
• Never have more than one person (adult or child)
sitting on the seat.
• Do not place anything between the seat and the
floor console.
• Do not hang anything on the front passenger’s
seatback.
• When attaching a child restraint system, secure it
firmly.
• Do not place luggage or other objects on the seat.
• Do not use a seat cover or a cushion.
• Do not modify or replace the seat and seat belt.
• Do not place luggage or other objects under the
seat.
• Do not place the floor mat on the seat rails.
• Do not expose the sensors to liquids or vapors.
• Do not subject the sensors to shock.
• Do not allow rear-seat occupants to push the front
passenger seat with their feet or force the front
passenger seat upward.
• Do not allow rear-seat occupants to grasp the front
passenger’s seatback or put their arms around it.
• When attaching a child restraint system in the rear
seat, make sure it does not interfere with the front
seat.
• When using the wind deflector, adjust the seat to
the position where the seat does not come in con-
tact with the wind deflector. (ECLIPSE SPYDER
only)WA R N I N G
!
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