MITSUBISHI GALANT 2012 9.G Owners Manual

Introduction
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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI GALANT.
We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engi-
neered for optimum performance, durability and comfort. By
thoroughly reading this Owner’s Manual, you will gain an
understanding of the many features that are included in the
GALANT. The Owner’s Manual contains descriptions and
illustrations that will assist in the operation and maintenance of
your vehicle.
Your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer will be happy to
assist you with any further questions you may have regarding
the operation of your vehicle.
Please note that this manual applies to all GALANT models
and explains all features including options. Some features
explained in this manual may not be installed on your vehicle.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in the vehicle at the time of
resale. The next owner will appreciate having access to the
information contained here.
This manual includes instructions for standard and optional
equipment available at the time of printing. Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and to make additions or improvements in its
product without assuming any obligation to install these on
previously manufactured products.
Throughout this manual the words WA R N I N G and CAUTION
appear.
These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the
instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
death if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
!
Points out hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE Gives helpful information.
WA R N I N G
!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproduc-
tive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
©2011 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Printed in U.S.A.This vehicle is manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. in
U.S.A. under license from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.
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Table of contents
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Overview
Quick index
General information
Seat and restraint systems
Features and controls
Driving safety
Comfort controls
For emergencies
Vehicle care and maintenance
Customer assistance/
Reporting Safety Defects
Specifications
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Instruments and controls
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Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-81
Turn signal lever P.3-84
Supplemental restraint
system - air bag
(for driver’s seat) P.2-38
Horn switch P.3-91
Instrument panel light dimmer control knob P.3-87
Fog light switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 8 6Steering wheel remote
control switch
(if so equipped) P.5-62 Instrument cluster
P. 3 - 7 2
Cruise control lever
P. 3 - 5 7 Ignition switch P.3-34 Wiper and washer
switch P.3-87
Fuses P.7-35
Active stability control (ASC)
OFF switch P.3-53 Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-29
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Selector lever
P. 3 - 3 9
Supplemental restraint system - air bag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-38
Parking brake lever
P.3-28
Floor console box/
Tissue holder/Pen holders
P. 3 - 1 3 2
Power outlet P.3-122
Cup holder P.3-133Glove compartment
P. 3 - 1 3 1
Trunk lid release lever
P.3-16Heated seat switch
(if so equipped)
P. 2 - 1 0
Auxiliary Audio connector*
P. 5 - 6 0
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Center panel
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Audio system
P.5-24, 5-37
Electric rear window
defogger switch P.3-90
Air conditioning
P.5-5, 5-13 Ve n t s P. 5 - 2
Front passenger seat belt
warning light P.2-21
Hazard warning flasher
switch P.3-85 Passenger’s air bag off indicator P.2-45
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Interior
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Power window switch P.3-23 Outside rearview mirror switch P.3-32
Dome light P.3-129, 7-46, 7-59Sunroof switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 6
Reading lights
P.3-128, 7-46,
7-59Inside rearview mirror
P.3-30
Sun visors P.3-121
Vanity mirror P.3-122
Supplemental restraint
system - side air bag
(for front seats) P.2-53 Adjustable seat belt
shoulder anchor
(for front seats) P.2-21
Seat belts P.2-15
Head restraints P.2-12Seats P.2-2
Arm rest P.2-11
Cup holder P.3-133 Supplemental restraint system -
curtain air bag P.2-54HomeLink
® Wireless Control System
(if so equipped) P.3-124Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular
phone interface system with voice
recognition (if so equipped) P.3-92
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Trunk area
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Luggage hooks
P. 3 - 1 3 4
Tools P.6-8Jack P.6-8
Spare tire P.6-10 Luggage hooks
P. 3 - 1 3 4
Inside emergency trunk lid release handle
P. 3 - 1 8
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Outside
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Outside rearview mirrors P.3-32
Fuel tank filler door P.1-4
Locking and unlocking
P. 3 - 1 2
Keyless entry system
P. 3 - 7
Front fog lights
(if so equipped)
P.3-86, 7-45, 7-51 Engine compartment P.7-6
Engine hood P.7-4Windshield wiper and washer P.3-87
Headlights
P.3-81, 7-45, 7-47Front side-marker lights
P.3-81, 7-45, 7-50
Front turn-signal and parking lights
P.3-81, 7-45, 7-50
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License plate light
P.3-81, 7-45, 7-57 Trunk lid P.3-16Tail and stop lights
P.3-81, 7-45, 7-53
Rear side-maker lights
P.3-81, 7-45, 7-53
Rear turn-signal lights
P.3-84, 7-45, 7-53Tire inflation pressure P.7-23
Changing tires P.6-9
Tire rotation P.7-25
Tire chains P.7-27
Wheel covers (if so equipped)
P. 6 - 1 9
Tire pressure monitoring system
P. 3 - 6 3 Back-up lights P.7-45, 7-54
High-mounted stop light
P.7-45, 7-56Antenna P.5-71 Satellite radio antenna (if so equipped)
P. 5 - 7 1
Rear-view camera (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 6 9
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Quick index
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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.3-80
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.3-80
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 assistance.P.3-78
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