Windscreen wiper MITSUBISHI COLT 2011 Owner's Manual (in English)

Instruments and controlsE00100104085
Except for Clear Tec (LHD)123456789101213111. Steering wheel audio remote control switch* p. 5-28
2. Combination headlamps and dipper switch p. 3-20 Turn-signal lever p. 3-23
Headlamp levelling switch p. 3-22
3. Instruments p. 3-02
4. Windscreen wiper and washer switch p. 3-25 Rear window wiper and washer switch p. 3-29
5. Cruise control switch* p. 4-32
6. Ignition switch p. 4-10
7. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat) p. 2-22
Horn switch p. 3-30
8. Steering wheel height adjustment p. 4-07
9. Bonnet release lever p. 8-03
10. Fuses p. 8-19
11. Rear fog lamp switch p. 3-24
12. Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors switch* p. 4-09
13. Front fog lamp switch* p. 3-24
Overview

1. Steering wheel audio remote control switch* p. 5-28
2. Combination headlamps and dipper switch p. 3-20 Turn-signal lever p. 3-23
Headlamp levelling switch p. 3-22
3. Instruments p. 3-02
4. Windscreen wiper and washer switch p. 3-25 Rear window wiper and washer switch p. 3-29
5. Cruise control switch* p. 4-32
6. Ignition switch p. 4-10
7. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat) p. 2-22
Horn switch p. 3-30
8. Steering wheel height adjustment p. 4-07
9. Bonnet release lever p. 8-03
10. Fuses p. 8-19
11. Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF switch* p. 4-15
12. Rear fog lamp switch p. 3-24
13. Front fog lamp switch* p. 3-24
14. Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors switch* p. 4-09
OverviewClear Tec (LHD)12
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12 13
14

Except for Clear Tec (RHD)1235467891011121. Instruments p. 3-02
2. Windscreen wiper and washer switch p. 3-25 Rear window wiper and washer switch p. 3-29
3. Cruise control switch* p. 4-32
4. Front fog lamp switch* p. 3-24
5. Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors switch* p. 4-09
6. Rear fog lamp switch p. 3-24
7. Ignition switch p. 4-10
8. Bonnet release lever p. 8-03
9. Steering wheel height adjustment p. 4-07
10. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat) p. 2-22
Horn switch p. 3-30
11. Steering wheel audio remote control switch* p. 5-28
12. Combination headlamps and dipper switch p. 3-20 Turn-signal lever p. 3-23
Headlamp levelling switch p. 3-22
Overview

Clear Tec (RHD)123456789101112131. Instruments p. 3-02
2. Windscreen wiper and washer switch p. 3-25 Rear window wiper and washer switch p. 3-29
3. Cruise control switch* p. 4-32
4. Electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors switch* p. 4-09
5. Front fog lamp switch* p. 3-24
6. Rear fog lamp switch p. 3-24
7. Auto Stop & Go (AS&G) OFF switch* p. 4-15
8. Bonnet release lever p. 8-03
9. Ignition switch p. 4-10
10. Steering wheel height adjustment p. 4-07
11. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat) p. 2-22
Horn switch p. 3-30
12. Steering wheel audio remote control switch* p. 5-28
13. Combination headlamps and dipper switch p. 3-20 Turn-signal lever p. 3-23
Headlamp levelling switch p. 3-22
Overview

ExteriorE00100503633
3-door models12345678910111. Electric window control p. 1-11
2. Outside rear-view mirrors p. 4-08
3. Fuel tank filler p. 02
4. Locking and unlocking p. 1-05 Keyless entry system p. 1-03
5. Side turn-signal lamps p. 3-23, 8-24, 8-26
6. Front turn-signal lamps p. 3-23, 8-24, 8-26
7. Headlamps, low/high-beam p. 3-20, 3-21, 8-23, 8-25
8. Front fog lamps* p. 3-24, 8-23, 8-26
9. Position lamps p. 3-20, 8-23, 8-25
10. Bonnet p. 8-03
11. Windscreen wipers p. 3-25
Overview

5-door models12345678910111. Electric window control p. 1-11
2. Outside rear-view mirrors p. 4-08
3. Fuel tank filler p. 02
4. Locking and unlocking p. 1-05 Keyless entry system p. 1-03
5. Side turn-signal lamps p. 3-23, 8-24, 8-26
6. Front turn-signal lamps p. 3-23, 8-24, 8-26
7. Headlamps, low/high-beam p. 3-20, 3-21, 8-23, 8-25
8. Front fog lamps* p. 3-24, 8-23, 8-26
9. Position lamps p. 3-20, 8-23, 8-25
10. Bonnet p. 8-03
11. Windscreen wipers p. 3-25
Overview

NOTEl The rear fog lamp is automatically turned off
when the headlamps and front fog lamps (if
so equipped) turned off. To turn on the rear
fog lamp again, push the switch again when
the headlamps or front fog lamps (if so equip-
ped) turn on.
l In case of vehicles with Daytime Running
Lamp, the rear fog lamp can be operated
even if the lamp switch is set to the “
”
(OFF) position, because the low beam of the
headlamps, tail lamps, etc. illuminate when
the ignition key is at the “ON” position.
Wiper and washer switch E00507101191CAUTIONlIf the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass
may freeze, which may hinder visibility.
Warm the glass with the defroster or rear
window demister switch before using the
washer.Windscreen wipers E00516900127Except for vehicle with rain sensorE00527000072
The windscreen wiper and washer can be operated
with the ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” po-
sition.
If the blades are frozen to the windscreen, do not
operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the
blades are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be
damaged.-Misting function
The wipers will operate once. -Off--- -Intermittent (Speed sensitive)1-Slow2-Fast
Instruments and controls
3-25
3

To adjust intermittent intervals
With the lever in the “---” (speed sensitive intermit-
tent operation) position, the intermittent intervals
can be adjusted by turning the knob (A).
1- Fast
2- Slow
NOTE l The speed-sensitive-operation function of the
windscreen wipers can be deactivated.
For further information, please contact your
authorized MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer.
Misting function
The misting function can be used when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
The wipers will operate once if the wiper lever is
raised to the “MIST” position and released. This op-
eration is useful when it is drizzling, etc. The wip-
ers will continue to operate while the lever is held
in the “
” position.
Vehicle with rain sensor E00526400138
The windscreen wipers can be operated with the ig-
nition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
If the blades are frozen to the windscreen, do not
operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the
blades are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be
damaged.-Misting function
The wipers will operate once. -Off--- -Auto-wiper control
Rain sensor
The wipers will automatically
operate depending on the degree
of wetness on the windscreen.1-Slow2-Fast
Rain sensor*
Can only be used when the ignition switch is “ON”
position.
If the lever is put in the “---” position, the rain sen-
sor (A) will detect the extent of rain (or snow, oth-
er moisture, dust, etc.) and the wipers will operate
automatically.
Instruments and controls
3-26
3

Keep the lever in the “” (OFF) position if the
windscreen is dirty and the weather is dry.
Wiper operation under these conditions can scratch
the windscreen and damage the wipers.CAUTIONl With the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion and the lever in the “---” position,
the wipers may automatically operate in
the situations described below.
If your hands get trapped, you could suf-
fer injuries or the wipers could malfunc-
tion. Be sure to turn the ignition switch to
the “OFF” position or move the lever to
the “
” (OFF) position to deactivate the
rain sensor. •When cleaning the outside surface of
the windscreen, if you touch the rain
sensor.
• When cleaning the outside surface of
the windscreen, if you wipe with a
cloth the rain sensor.
• When using an automatic car wash.
• A physical shock is applied to the wind-
screen.
• A physical shock is applied the rain
sensor.
NOTE
l To protect the rubber parts of the wipers, this
operation of the wipers does not take place
when the vehicle is stationary and the ambi-
ent temperature is about 5 °C or lower.
l Do not cover the sensor by affixing a sticker
or label to the windscreen. Also, do not put
any water-repellent coating on the wind-
screen. The rain sensor would not be able to
detect the extent of rain, and the wipers
might stop working normally.
l In the following cases, the rain sensor may
be malfunctioning. For further information,
please contact your authorized MITSUBISHI
MOTORS dealer. •When the wipers operate at a constant in-
terval despite changes in the extent of rain.
• When the wipers do not operate even
though it is raining.
l The wipers may automatically operate when
things such as rain, dust, mud, insects, tree
sap, oil or salt are affixed to the windscreen
on top of the rain sensor or when the wind-
screen is frozen. (Wrong operation may also
occur due to strong electromagnetic waves,
etc.) Objects affixed to the windscreen will
stop the wipers when the wipers cannot re-
move them.
To make the wipers operate again, place the
lever in the “1” or “2” position.
l Contact an authorized
MITSUBISHI
MOTORS dealer when replacing the wind-
screen or reinforcing the glass around the sen-
sor.
Instruments and controls
3-27
3

To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor
With the lever in the “---” (rain sensor) position, it
is possible to adjust the sensitivity of the rain sen-
sor by turning the knob (B).
1- Higher sensitivity to rain
2- Lower sensitivity to rain
NOTE l It is possible to activate the following func-
tions. For further information, please contact
your authorized MITSUBISHI MOTORS
dealer. •Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi-
tive) can be changed to intermittent oper-
ation (vehicle-speed sensitive).
• Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi-
tive) can be changed to intermittent oper-
ation (except vehicle-speed sensitive).
Misting function
Move the lever in the direction of the arrow and re-
lease, to operate the wipers once.
Use this function when you are driving in mist or
drizzle.
The wipers will operate once if the lever is raised
to the “” position and released when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. The wip-
ers will continue to operate while the lever is held
in the “
” position.
The wipers will operate once if the lever is moved
to the “---” position and the knob (C) is turned in
the “1” direction when the ignition switch is “ON”
position.
Windscreen washer E00507200342
The windscreen washer can be operated with the ig-
nition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the wind-
screen by pulling the lever towards you. The wip-
ers operate automatically several times while the
washer fluid is being sprayed.CAUTIONl If the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass
may freeze resulting in poor visibility.
Heat the glass with the defroster or demis-
ter before using the washer.
NOTE
l It is possible to disable the function that cau-
ses the wipers to operate when washer fluid
is sprayed. For details, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
Instruments and controls
3-28
3