fog light MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2010 4.G Owners Manual

Overview
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
N00100201114
Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-127
Turn signal lever P.3-131
Supplemental restraint system
- air bag (for driver’s seat)
P. 2 - 3 6
Horn switch P.3-138
Electric remote-controlled
outside mirror switch
P.3-59
Front fog light switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 3 3Steering wheel audio
remote control switch
(if so equipped) P.5-65 Instrument cluster P.3-106
Cruise control lever
P. 3 - 9 1 Ignition switch P.3-61 Wiper and washer
switch P.3-134
Fuses P.7-38
ASC off switch (if so equipped) P.3-87 Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-55
Front fog light switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 3 3 Headlights leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-130
ASC off switch
(if so equipped) P.3-87
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Overview
Outside (Front)
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Sunroof (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 2 8 ECLIPSE
Outside rearview mirrors
P. 3 - 5 9
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.3-133, 7-48, 7-57Engine compartment P.7-6
Engine hood P.7-4 Windshield wiper and washer P.3-134
Headlight
P.3-127, 7-48, 7-51
Front turn-signal, parking and side-marker lights
P.3-131, 7-48, 7-56Headlight
P.3-127, 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.3-127, 7-48, 7-53
Front turn signal light
P.3-131, 7-48, 7-55
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Overview
Outside (Front)
N00100601046
ECLIPSE SPYDER
Outside rearview mirrors
P. 3 - 5 9
Fuel tank filler door P.1-4
Locking and unlocking
P. 3 - 1 3
Keyless entry system
P. 3 - 7
Front fog lights
P.3-133, 7-48, 7-57Engine compartment P.7-6
Engine hood P.7-4Windshield wiper and washer P.3-134
Headlight
P.3-127, 7-48, 7-51
Front turn-signal, parking and side-marker lights
P.3-131, 7-48, 7-56Headlight
P.3-127, 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.3-127, 7-48, 7-53
Front turn signal light
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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.3-62,
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.3-72
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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Features and controls
Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 3
Keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 7
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 13
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 15
Rear hatch (ECLIPSE)/Trunk lid
(ECLIPSE SPYDER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 16
Inside rear hatch/trunk lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 18
Inside emergency trunk lid release
(ECLIPSE SPYDER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 20
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 22
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 26
Sunroof (ECLIPSE only, if so equipped). . . . . . . .3- 28
Electric convertible top (ECLIPSE SPYDER) . . .3- 31
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 54
Steering wheel tilt lock lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 55
Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 56
Outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 59
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 61
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 63
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 64
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 67
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 72
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 81
Anti-lock braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 82
Active stability control (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 85
Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 90Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 91
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 97
Rear-view camera (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 104
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 106
Indicator and warning light package . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 112
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 113
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 113
Multi center display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 116
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . 3- 127
Headlight levelling switch (if so equipped) . . . . . 3- 130
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 131
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 132
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 3- 133
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 134
Electric rear window defogger switch. . . . . . . . . . 3- 137
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 138
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface
system with voice recognition (if so equipped) . 3- 139
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 168
Vanity mirror (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 169
Power outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 170
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 170
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 177
Floor console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 178
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 179
Rear shelf panel (ECLIPSE only, if so equipped) . 3- 180
Coat hooks (ECLIPSE only, if so equipped) . . . . . 3- 181
Luggage hooks (ECLIPSE only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 182
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3-60 Features and controls
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To fold the mirrorThe outside mirror can be folded in toward the side window to
prevent damage when parking in tight locations.
Heated mirror
(if so equipped)
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When the rear window defogger switch is pressed, the outside
rearview mirrors are defogged or defrosted. Current will flow
through the heater element inside the mirrors, thus clearing
away frost or condensation.
The indicator light (C) will illuminate while the defogger is on.
The heater will be turned off automatically in about 17 min-
utes.
CAUTION
!
Electric current will flow through the heating wires
on the rear window to help clear away moisture or
frost when the rear defogger switch is pressed.
When the top is completely lowered, keep the rear
window defogger turned off to avoid damage to the
top (ECLIPSE SPYDER only).
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3-112 Features and controls
3Indicator and warning light package
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Ty p e 1 Ty p e 21- ASC OFF indicator → P.3-88
2- ASC indicator → P.3-88
3- Anti-lock braking system warning light
→ P. 3 - 8 3
4- Cruise control indicator → P.3-92
5- Door-ajar warning light → P. 3 - 1 1 6
6- Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights → P. 3 - 1 1 3
7- Charging system warning light → P. 3 - 1 1 5
8- Brake warning light → P. 3 - 1 1 3
9- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
→ P.2-44
10- Tire pressure monitoring system warning light → P.3-99
11- Oil pressure warning light → P. 3 - 1 1 5
12- Low-fuel warning light → P. 3 - 1 1 013- Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light
→ P.2-18
14- Selector lever position indicator (if so equipped)
→ P.3-75
15- High beam indicator → P. 3 - 1 1 3
16- Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON”
or “Check engine light”) → P. 3 - 1 1 4
17- Immobilizer indicator → P. 3 - 3
18- Front fog light indicator (if so equipped) → P. 3 - 1 1 3
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Features and controls
3-113
3 Indicator
N00519900042
Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
N00520000173
The arrows will flash in time with the corresponding exterior
turn signals when the turn signal lever is used.
Both arrows will flash when the hazard warning flasher switch
is pressed. NOTE
If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator
stays on without flashing, check for a malfunctioning turn
signal light bulb or turn signal connection.High beam indicator
N00520100060
A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.Front fog light indicator
(if so equipped)
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This indicator comes on while the front fog lights are on.
Warning lights
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Brake warning light
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This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the
“ON” position (engine off).
When the engine is started, the light should go off.
The light will illuminate under the following conditions:

When the parking brake lever is engaged.

When the brake fluid level in the reservoir falls to a low
level.

When the brake circuit is not operating correctly.
Before driving your vehicle, release the parking brake and
make certain that the brake warning light has gone out.
CAUTION
!
Brake performance or your ability to control the
vehicle may be compromised or the vehicle may
become unstable if the brakes are applied suddenly
in the following situations:
• The brake warning light does not illuminate when
the parking brake is applied or does not turn off
when the parking brake is released.
• The brake warning light remains illuminated dur-
ing driving.
• If any of the above situations occur, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe location, avoiding any sudden brake
application, contact and your nearest authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
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3-128 Features and controls
3
[The engine is not running, or the engine is running but the
parking brake has not been released]
The engine can be started with the headlights off when the
vehicle is stationary.NOTE
Do not leave the headlights and other lights on for a long
period of time when the engine is not running. The battery
will run down.

When it rains, or when the vehicle has been washed, the
inside of the lens sometimes becomes foggy. This is the
same as when window glass mists up on a humid day, and
does not indicate a problem. When the light is switched
on, the heat will dry out the fog. However, if water col-
lects inside the light, have it checked by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice. Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other
lights)
N00532600264

If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion or removed from the ignition switch and the driver’s
door is opened with the light switch in the “ ” or “ ”
position, the lights automatically turn off.• If the driver’s door is opened after the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a high-pitched constant tone
will sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
• If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the ignition
switch, a low-pitched tone will sound to remind you to
remove the key.

If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion or removed from the ignition switch with the driver’s
door closed and the light switch in the “ ” or “ ”
position, the lights will stay on for about 3 minutes and
then turn off automatically. OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
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Features and controls
3-133
3 Front fog light switch
(if so equipped)
N00522800319
The front fog lights illuminate only when the headlights are on
low beam. Press the switch to illuminate. Press the switch
again to turn the lights off.
The indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate while the
front fog lights are on.
NOTE
If the daytime running lights are on, the front fog lights
will not illuminate.
The headlights must be on for the front fog lights to illu-
minate.

If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog
lights will go out; they will illuminate again when the
headlights are switched back to low beam.

If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” posi-
tion while the front fog lights are illuminated, they will
automatically turn off. They can be turned back on again
by rotating the light switch back to “ ” position, and
pressing the front fog light switch once again.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
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