MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2011 4.G Owners Manual

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Controls and display
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Ty p e 1 Ty p e 2
1- Electronic compass (type 1 only) → P. 3 - 1 1 7
This display shows the compass direction of the vehicle.
2- Digital clock → P.3-124
3- Outside temperature (type 1 only) → P.3-124
4- Audio
This display shows the audio condition.
Refer to “Audio system” on page 5-24.
5- “H” button/“M” button
These buttons can change the display.
“To adjust for compass variance” → P. 3 - 1 1 8
“Compass calibration” → P.3-121
“Digital clock” → P.3-124
“Change of the outside temperature unit” → P.3-125
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Electronic compass (type 1 only)
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The electronic compass (A) shows the direction of the vehicle
by the 8 direction using the earth’s magnetic field.The direction of the vehicle is indicated by the symbols shown
below.
NOTE
The electronic compass may not show the correct direc-
tion in the following places where the earth’s magnetic
field is disrupted.
In these cases, the correct direction will be displayed once
the vehicle returns to a place where the earth’s magnetic
field is stable.
• Vehicle in tunnels or parked in buildings
• Expressways, near railroads, underneath railroad cables,
or over subways
• Near transformer stations or high voltage power lines

Do not attach ski racks, antennas, or any other object to
the vehicle by means of a magnet.
Such magnets will affect the operation of the electronic
compass.Direction
Symbol
Direction
Symbol
North South
Northeast Southwest
East West
Southeast Northwest
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Compass varianceUnder certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-
country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass vari-
ance.
Compass variance is the difference between the earth’s mag-
netic north and the true geographic north. If not adjusted to
account for this compass variance, your compass could give
false readings.NOTE
The compass adjustment mode will automatically shut off,
if no adjustment is made within about 10 seconds.
To adjust for compass variance
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1. Find your current geographic location and the correct cor-
responding zone number on the zone map.
CAUTION
!
Adjust for compass variance when the vehicle is
safely parked.
Although the compass variance can be adjusted at
speeds of less than 2 mph (3 km/h), it should be
adjusted when the vehicle is safely parked.
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2. When the ignition key is in the “ON” position, simulta-
neously press the “H” button and “M” button. Release the
“H” button and “M” button within 10 seconds, and the
electronic compass will switch to its compass setting
mode.3. With the electronic compass in its compass setting mode,
press the “M” button to cause the display (A) to show the
zone number that is set.
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4. Press the “M” button until the correct zone number
appears in the display.NOTE
Every time the “M” button is pressed, the zone number
changes as follows:
01 → 02 → … 15 → 015. When the zone number adjustment has been completed,
press the “H” button.
The display will return to its previous display.
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Compass calibration
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This compass is self-calibrating, which means it automatically
makes corrections against magnetization of its components
when the vehicle is running. It should not be necessary to man-
ually calibrate the compass. If the indicated direction appears
to be wrong, first check the compass variance.
If the compass variance is correct, but the compass still shows
the wrong direction, calibrate the compass by the following
steps.NOTE
The compass adjustment mode will automatically shut off,
if no adjustment is made within about 10 seconds.1. When the ignition key is in the “ON” position, simulta-
neously press the “H” button and “M” button. Release the
“H” button and “M” button within 10 seconds, and the
electronic compass will switch to its compass setting
mode.
CAUTION
!
Adjust for compass calibration when the vehicle is
safely parked.
Although the compass calibration can be adjusted at
speeds of less than 2 mph (3 km/h), it should be
adjusted when the vehicle is safely parked.
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2. With the electronic compass in its compass setting mode,
press the “H” button to cause the electronic compass to
switch to its compass calibration mode.3. Drive the vehicle slowly through one or more 360° turns
until the calibration has been completed in either direction
in a safe, open space with no other vehicles or buildings
around. This will automatically complete the adjustment,
calibrating the compass to the correct azimuth.
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NOTE
If you drive through multiple 360° turns but calibration is
still not successfully completed, try performing the cali-
bration procedure in an open space that is completely free
of rail lines, tall buildings, and high-voltage power lines.

The display (A) will show “ ” in the following circum-
stances.
If this happens, repeat the procedure starting with step 1.
• The “H” button is pressed again after selection of the
compass calibration mode.
• The vehicle is driven through one or more 360° turns for
compass calibration, but the procedure is not successful.
Error message
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In the event of a malfunction in the electronic compass, the dis-
play (A) will show “EE”.
Please have your vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
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Digital clock
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The time (A) is shown in the center of the display.Adjusting the timeSet the time by pressing the various buttons as described
below.NOTE
If the battery cables are disconnected or the battery
becomes discharged, the clock will have to be reset.
Outside temperature (type 1 only)
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This value (A) shows the outside temperature of the vehicle.NOTE
The outside temperature can be displayed from -40°F
(-40°C) to 122°F (50°C).

When the outside temperature is over 122°F (50°C) or
below -40°F (-40°C), the display will remain 122°F
(50°C) or -40°F (-40°C).

The outside temperature displayed may differ from the
actual temperature on account of surrounding conditions,
driving conditions, etc.
H (HOUR)- Press and hold the “H” button until the correct
hour appears.
M (MINUTE)- Press and hold the “M” button until the correct
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If the outside temperature drops below approximately 37 °F
(3°C), the outside temperature figure changes to “ICE” and the
“ICE”, “OUTSIDE TEMP”, and unit indications flash for
approximately 30 seconds to show there is a danger the road
might be icy.
Change of the outside temperature unit
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When the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position,
pressing the “H” button and “M” button simultaneously for
more than 10 seconds will switch the outside temperature unit
between °F and °C.NOTE
Disconnecting the battery cable causes the outside tem-
perature unit memory to be erased. If it has been discon-
nected, readjust the unit by the above procedure.
CAUTION
!
Even when the “ICE”, “OUTSIDE TEMP”, and
unit indications do not flash, the road may be icy, so
please take care when driving.
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