warning MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2014 6.G Owners Manual

Overview
Instruments and controls
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Hazard warning flasher switch
P. 3 - 1 1 9
Combination headlights and dimmer
switch P.3-114
Turn-signal lever P.3-118
Front fog light switch (if so
equipped) P.3-120
Ignition switch (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 5 4
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS)-airbag (for driver)
P.2-35, 2-45
Horn switch P.3-127 Electric remote-controlled outside
rearview mirror switch P.3-52Engine switch (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 0 Wiper and washer switch P.3-121
Rear window wiper and washer switch
P. 3 - 1 2 3Instrument cluster P.3-96
Cruise control switches
(if so equipped) P.3-80
Steering wheel remote control switches
(if so equipped) P.3-129, 5-59
Supplemental restraint system-driver’s
knee airbag P.2-46 Steering wheel height
adjustment P.3-49 Active stability control (ASC) OFF
switch P.3-77
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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 switch is first turned to “ON” or the
operation mode is put in ON.
Warning lights
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Charging system warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.P. 3 - 1 1 3
(Illuminates and intermittent sounds)
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Contact your Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.P. 3 - 2 1
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
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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, immediately 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 speed, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.P. 3-111
Selector lever position indicator in
the instrument cluster flasher rapidly
(once per second)
Park your vehicle in a safe place.
Idle the engine until the selector lever position indicator stops flashing.
If the indicator does not go off, have the system checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possi-
ble.P. 3-65
or
Engine malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”)
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, have the
engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible. If the vehicle is not drivable, con-
tact emergency roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in
U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer, or local towing company for assistance.P. 3 - 1 1 2
Electric power steering system
(EPS) warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is running, it may become harder to
turn the steering wheel. Have your vehicle inspected at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possi-
ble.P. 3-75
Warning lights
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Anti-lock braking system warning
light
When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not functioning and
only the ordinary braking system is functioning.

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Test the system as described on page 3-73.

If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we recom-
mend that you have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.P. 3 - 7 3
SRS warning light
Immediately have the airbag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system checked at
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.P. 2 - 4 4
Selector lever position indicator in
the instrument cluster flasher slowly
(every 2 seconds)
Have your continuously variable transmission (CVT) checked at an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as
possible.P. 3 - 6 5
and
ASC indicator and ASC OFF indica-
tor
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the indicator goes out.

If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.

When this indicator comes on, the active stability control is not functioning.P. 3 - 7 9
Warning lights
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ASC indicator
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Restart the engine and check whether the indicator goes out.

If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.

When this indicator comes on, the hill start assist is not functioning.
Start off carefully on a steep uphill slope.P. 3-71
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light (if so equipped)
If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to the
proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-23.)
Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after a few
minutes of driving.

If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then remains con-
tinuously illuminated, the system is not operating properly. If the system
returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If the warning light does not
go off, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.P. 3-87Warning lights
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6 Quick indexCannot shift the selector lever
from the “P” (PARK) position.
(for vehicles with continuously
variable transmission (CVT))Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal.
Check that the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON.P. 3 - 6 1
The windows are fogged up.
Vehicles equipped with the heater without air conditioning function or the manual
air conditioning:
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower.
Vehicles equipped with the automatic air conditioning:
Push the defogger switch to change the “ ” mode.P. 5-9, 5-15,
5-21
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 ,
P. 7 - 1 7
The high coolant temperature
warning light is illuminates.
Steam comes out of the engine
compartment.The engine is overheated.
Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.P. 6 - 5
Problem
Do this
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1-8 General information
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Installation of accessories
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The installation of accessories, optional parts, etc., should
only be performed within the limits prescribed by law, and
in accordance with the guidelines and warnings contained
within the documents accompanying this vehicle.
Only Mitsubishi Motors approved accessories should be
fitted to your vehicle.

Improper installation of electrical parts could cause a fire.
Refer to the “Modification/alterations to the electrical or
fuel systems” section within this owner’s manual.

Using a cellular phone or radio set inside the vehicle with-
out an external antenna may cause electrical system inter-
ference, which could lead to unsafe vehicle operation.

Tires and wheels which do not meet specifications must
not be used.
Refer to the “Specifications” section for information
regarding wheel and tire sizes.
Important point!Due to the large number of accessory and replacement parts
provided by different manufacturers in the market, it is not
always possible for an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to
check whether the attachment or installation of a non-
Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts affects the driving safety of
your Mitsubishi-vehicle.
CAUTION
!
Before any electrical or electronic accessories are
installed, consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
WA R N I N G
!
While driving, do not use a cellular phone in a way
that hinders safe driving. Anything, including cellu-
lar phone usage, that distracts you from the safe
operation of your vehicle increases your risk of an
accident.
Refer to and follow all state and local laws in your
area regarding cellular phone usage while driving.
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2-18 Seat and restraint systems
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NOTE
With the exception of the seat belt for the driver, the seat
belts in all other seating positions are equipped with an
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function. If you pull
the seat belt fully out of the retractor, the retractor will
switch to its ALR child restraint installation function (see
page 2-31).
When the ALR function has been activated, the seat belt
will only retract. If this happens, let the belt fully retract,
then pull the seat belt back out, repeating steps 1 through
4.
5. To release the belt, press the button on the buckle and
allow the belt to retract.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check
for kinks or twists in the webbing. Then make sure it
remains untwisted as it retracts.
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.
If the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the
operation mode is put in ON without the driver’s seat belt
being fastened, a warning light will come on and a tone will
sound for approximately 6 seconds to remind you to fasten
your seat belt.
If the vehicle is driven with the seat belt still unfastened, the
warning light will blink and the tone will sound intermittently
until the seat belt is fastened.
WA R N I N G
!
Be sure the lap belt portion fits snugly and is worn
as low as possible across the hips, not around the
waist. Failure to follow this instruction will increase
the risk of serious injury or death in the event of an
accident.
Be sure the seat belt webbing is not twisted when
worn. Twisted webbing may adversely affect seat
belt performance.
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Seat and restraint systems
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NOTE
If the seat belt subsequently remains unfastened, the
warning light and the tone will issue further warnings
each time the vehicle starts moving from a stop.
Front passenger seat belt warning light
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The front passenger seat belt warning light is located at shown
in the illustration.
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the
operation mode is put in ON, this indicator normally comes on
and goes off a few seconds later.
The light comes on when a person sits on the front passenger
seat but does not fasten the seat belt. It goes off when the seat
belt is subsequently fastened.
WA R N I N G
!
In order to reduce the risk of serious injury or death
in an accident, always fasten your own seat belt. Do
not allow anyone to ride in your vehicle unless he or
she is also seated and fastening a seat belt. Children
should additionally be restrained in a secure child
restraint system.
WA R N I N G
!
When a child booster seat is used on the front pas-
senger seat, the front passenger seat belt warning
light will not come on, if the seat belt is not fastened
when the booster seat is used. Confirm that the child
is wearing the seat belt properly.
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Seat and restraint systems
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The seat belt pre-tensioner system includes the following com-
ponents:
The airbag control unit monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the system whenever the ignition switch or the opera-
tion mode is under the following conditions. These include all
of the items listed above and all related wiring.
[Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
The ignition switch is in the “ON” or “START” position.
[Vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
The operation mode is in ON.The seat belt pre-tensioners will operate under the same condi-
tions as the airbag control unit.
When the seat belt pre-tensioners activate, some smoke is
released and a loud noise will be heard. The smoke is not harm-
ful, but care should be taken not to intentionally inhale it, as it
may cause some temporary irritation to people with respiratory
problems.
The pre-tensioners activate in the event of a moderate-to-
severe front or side impact, even if the seat belt is not being
worn. The seat belt pre-tensioners may not activate in certain
collisions, even though the vehicle may appear to be severely
damaged. Such non-activation does not mean that something is
wrong with the seat belt pre-tensioner system, but rather that
the collision forces were not severe enough to activate the sys-
tem.1- SRS warning light
2- Front impact sensors
3- Seat belt pre-tensioner
4- Side impact sensors
5- Airbag control unit
WA R N I N G
!
The seat belt pre-tensioner system is designed to
work only once. After the seat belt pre-tensioners
have been activated, they will not work again. They
must promptly be replaced and the entire seat belt
pre-tensioner system inspected by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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