tow MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2011 4.G User Guide

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NOTE
During operation of the top, if the switch is released
before the top has fully closed or retracted, the top will
stop moving and the operation indicator lamp will flash
slowly (approximately one flash per second).

If operation of the top is stopped for more than 4 minutes
before it has fully closed or retracted, the top (depending
on its location) will slowly move toward the closed or
retracted position. During this time, the operation indica-
tor lamp will flash rapidly (approximately two flashes per
second) and the top switch will be inoperable. When the
operation indicator lamp stops flashing (approximately 2
minutes later), the top switch will again become operable.

The operation indicator lamp is illuminated while the top
is moving.

When the CLOSE switch is pushed, the door windows
and quarter windows automatically open fully before the
top starts moving.

If the OPEN switch is pushed when the top is fully open,
the operation indicator lamp flashes slowly (approxi-
mately one flash per second) and a tone sounds intermit-
tently and rapidly (approximately three times per second)
to indicate that the top is not going to move.
WA R N I N G
!
To avoid injury, keep hands and head away from the
top while it is operating.
To prevent uncontrolled movement of the top,
always keep the vehicle engine running when oper-
ating the top.
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2. While pushing the slide (C) in the direction of the arrow,
install the top and bottom frames, then release the slide
(C). Make sure both of the frames are securely engaged.3. Move the locking pin (D) to the position (2).
C
1- Stowed position
2- Installation position
3- Locked position
1 2 3 D
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4. From inside the vehicle, insert the two retainer pegs (E)
all the way into mountings provided (F). 5. Align the locking pins (D) with the holes (G) in the vehi-
cle. Slide the locking pins (D) toward the outside and
insert them in the holes to retain the wind deflector. Make
sure that the wind deflector is securely installed in the
vehicle.
EF
D
G
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4. Slide the slide (C) toward the middle to unlock the bottom
frame (A) and the top frame (B).5. Move the locking pin (D) to the position (1).
C
1- Stowed position
2- Installation position
3- Locked position
D321
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15. Step out of the vehicle. Remove the strap (F) that retains
the top.16. Open the cover (G) on the passenger-seat side of the space
in which the top was stowed.
F
G
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3Parking brake
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully
engage the parking brake, and then move the gearshift lever to
1st (on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position, for
vehicles with a manual transaxle or set the selector lever to “P”
(PARK) position on automatic transaxle vehicles.To apply To release
When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake and turn the
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade, away from
the curb on an uphill grade.
1- Pull the lever up without pushing the button at the end of
hand grip.
When the parking brake is set and the ignition key is in the
“ON” position, the brake warning light in the instrument
cluster will come on.
Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.
1- Pull the lever up slightly.
2- Press and hold the button at the end of the hand grip.
3- Push the lever downward.
CAUTION
!
Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is
fully released and brake warning light is off.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking
brake, the brakes will be overheated, resulting in
ineffective braking and possible brake failure.
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To adjust the mirror positionThe outside rearview mirrors can be adjusted when the ignition
key is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
Move the lever (A) to the same side as the mirror you wish to
adjust.
Press the switch (B) to adjust the mirror position. NOTE
After adjusting, return the lever to the “•” (off) position.
To fold the mirrorThe outside mirror can be folded in toward the side window to
prevent damage when parking in tight locations.
L- Left outside mirror adjustment
R- Right outside mirror adjustment
1- Up
2- Down
3- Right
4- Left
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3 Steering wheel lock
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To l o c kRemove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.To u n l o c kTurn the key to the “ACC” position while moving the steering
wheel slightly.
NOTE
If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may
sometimes make it difficult to turn the key from “LOCK”
position to “ACC” position. Firmly turn the steering
wheel to the left or to the right as you turn the key.
CAUTION
!
Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, turn the key to the
“ACC” position to unlock the steering wheel.
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[If the indicator blinks]• If the temperature of the braking system increases
excessively, due to continuous brake control on a
slippery road surface, the indicator will blinks
and operation of the traction control function will
be suspended to protect the brake system. (Normal
operation of the vehicle will not be affected.) Park
your vehicle in a safe place. When the temperature
in the braking system has come down, the indi-
cator will be turned off and the traction control
function will start operating again.CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
If the vehicle is towed with the ignition key in the
“ON” position and only the front wheels or only the
rear wheels raised off the ground, the ASC may
operate, resulting in an accident. When towing the
vehicle with the front wheels raised, keep the igni-
tion key in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position. When
towing the vehicle with the rear wheels raised, keep
the ignition key in the “ACC” position.
Refer to “Towing” on page 6-20.
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To accelerate for passing
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Press the accelerator pedal as you would normally. When you
release the pedal, the cruise control will return to your set
speed.
To deactivate
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The cruise control can be turned off as follows:

Push the main switch (A) at the end of the lever.
(Main switch OFF)

Pull the cruise control lever (B) toward you.
The cruise control can be turned off automatically in any of the
following ways:

By slightly tapping the brake pedal or pressing down on it
to slow your speed.

By pressing the clutch pedal down (for vehicles with man-
ual transaxle).

By moving the selector lever to “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion (for vehicles with automatic transaxle).

When your speed slows to about 10 mph (15 km/h) or
more below the set speed because of a hill, etc.
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