headlights MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2011 4.G Owners Manual

Overview
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
N00100201114
Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-126
Turn signal lever P.3-130
Supplemental restraint system
- air bag (for driver’s seat)
P. 2 - 3 6
Horn switch P.3-137
Electric remote-controlled
outside mirror switch
P.3-58
Front fog light switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 3 2Steering wheel audio
remote control switch
(if so equipped) P.5-65 Instrument cluster P.3-105
Cruise control lever
P. 3 - 9 0 Ignition switch P.3-60 Wiper and washer
switch P.3-133
Fuses P.7-38
ASC off switch (if so equipped) P.3-86 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 2 Headlights leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-129
ASC off switch
(if so equipped) P.3-86
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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 8
Fuel tank filler door P.1-4
Locking and unlocking
P. 3 - 1 3
Keyless entry system
P. 3 - 7 Front fog lights
P.3-132, 7-48, 7-57Engine compartment P.7-6
Engine hood P.7-4 Windshield wiper and washer P.3-133
Headlight
P.3-126, 7-48, 7-51
Front turn-signal, parking and side-marker lights
P.3-126,3-130, 7-48, 7-56Headlight
P.3-126, 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.3-126, 7-48, 7-53
Front turn signal light
P.3-130, 7-48, 7-55
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Overview
Outside (Front)
N00100601150
ECLIPSE SPYDER
Outside rearview mirrors
P. 3 - 5 8
Fuel tank filler door P.1-4
Locking and unlocking
P. 3 - 1 3
Keyless entry system
P. 3 - 7
Front fog lights
P.3-132, 7-48, 7-57Engine compartment P.7-6
Engine hood P.7-4Windshield wiper and washer P.3-133
Headlight
P.3-126, 7-48, 7-51
Front turn-signal, parking and side-marker lights
P.3-126,3-130, 7-48, 7-56Headlight
P.3-126, 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.3-126, 7-48, 7-53
Front turn signal light
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Quick index
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Metallic squeal when you press the
brake pedal while driving.“Brake pad wear alarm”
The brake pads are worn down to the serviceable limit.
Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.P.3-81
Tone when the ignition key is turned to
the “ON” position.“Seat belt reminder buzzer”
When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the tone will sound for
about 6 seconds. If the driver’s seat belt remains unfastened 1 minute later, the
tone will sound intermittently (12 times) when the vehicle is driven. If the
driver’s seat belt subsequently remains unfastened while the vehicle is being
driven, the tone will sound as a warning each time the vehicle stops and starts.
When the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the tone will stop.P.2-18
Tone when the vehicle is moving at
more than 5 mph (8 km/h).“Door-ajar warning buzzer”
Door or rear hatch (ECLIPSE) is not properly shut.
If you shut the door or rear hatch (ECLIPSE), the tone will stop.P. 3 - 1 1 5
When the headlights have flashed for
three minutes, the horn will sound inter-
mittently for three minutes.“Theft-alarm system”
The theft-alarm system is operating. To stop the alarm, use the keyless-entry
transmitter to lock or unlock the doors or rear hatch (ECLIPSE) or the trunk
lid (ECLIPSE SPYDER).
Alternatively, turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.P.3-22
Sound
Do this
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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- 58
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 60
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 63
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 64
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 67
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 71
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 80
Anti-lock braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 82
Active stability control (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 85
Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 90Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 90
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 97
Rear-view camera (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 102
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 105
Indicator and warning light package . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 111
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 112
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 112
Multi center display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 115
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . 3- 126
Headlight levelling switch (if so equipped) . . . . . 3- 129
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 130
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 131
Front fog light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 132
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 133
Electric rear window defogger switch. . . . . . . . . . 3- 136
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 137
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface
system with voice recognition (if so equipped) . 3- 138
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 167
Vanity mirror (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 168
Power outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 169
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 170
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 175
Floor console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 176
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 178
Rear shelf panel (ECLIPSE only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 178
Coat hooks (ECLIPSE only, if so equipped) . . . . . 3- 180
Luggage hooks (ECLIPSE only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 180
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Horn deactivation/reactivation The answerback function can be set in the following three
ways.
Each time the answerback function is set, a tone will sound to
tell you the condition of the answerback function.
1. Press the LOCK button (1) for 4 to 10 seconds and press
the UNLOCK button (2) during this time.
2. Release the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons within 10 sec-
onds of pressing the UNLOCK button in step 1.Turn signal light deactivation/reactivation The answerback function from the turn signal lights indicating
when the doors and the rear hatch or trunk lid are locked or
unlocked can be turned on or off separately.
A tone will sound once when the function has been turned on,
and twice if it has been turned off.To deactivate/reactivate the answerback function for lock-
ing of the doors and rear hatch or trunk lid, take the fol-
lowing steps:
1. Press the UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds and
press the LOCK button (1) during this time.
2. Release the LOCK button and then release the UNLOCK
button within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in
step 1.
To deactivate/reactivate the answerback function for
unlocking of the doors and rear hatch or trunk lid, take the
following steps:
1. Press the UNLOCK button (2) for 4 to 10 seconds and
press the LOCK button (1) during this time.
2. Release the UNLOCK button and then release the LOCK
button within 10 seconds of pressing the LOCK button in
step 1.
Using the panic alarmIf you are near your vehicle and feel threatened, you can acti-
vate the alarm to call attention as follows:
1. Press the PANIC button (4) for more than 1 second.
2. The headlights will blink on and off and the horn will
sound intermittently for about 3 minutes.
3. To turn off the alarm, press any button on the remote con-
trol transmitter.
One chime: The horn will sound if the doors and the rear
hatch or trunk lid are locked with the keyless
entry system.
Two chimes: The horn will not sound, even if the doors and
the rear hatch or trunk lid are locked with the
keyless entry system.
Three chimes: The horn will sound if the doors and the rear
hatch or trunk lid are already locked and the
keyless entry system is used.
In this mode, the horn will only sound when the
keyless entry LOCK button is pressed again to
reconfirm that the doors and the rear hatch or
trunk lid are locked.
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Alarm stage
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The alarm will be activated if any of the following occur while
the vehicle is parked and the system is armed.
1. One of the doors and the rear hatch or trunk lid is opened
without the remote control transmitter.
2. The engine hood is opened from the outside.Type of alarmWhen the alarm is activated:
1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes the headlights automatically shut off.2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.
NOTE
The alarm will continue to operate for 3 minutes. At the
end of that period, the alarm will automatically shut off to
save battery power. The system will then be rearmed until
the proper disarming step is taken.Alarm deactivationThe alarm can be deactivated in the following ways.

By using the remote control transmitter to lock or unlock
the door, the rear hatch or trunk lid.

Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.Horn sounds!
Headlights blink on and off!
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Disarmed stage
N00510500061
The system will be disarmed when either of the following steps
are taken:
1. All doors and the rear hatch or trunk lid are unlocked by
the remote control transmitter.
2. The ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position.
3. If the UNLOCK button is pressed when all doors and the
rear hatch or trunk lid are closed and no door is opened
within approximately 30 seconds, re-arming will automat-
ically occur.NOTE
Once the system has been disarmed, it cannot be rearmed
except by repeating the arming procedure.
Testing the theft-alarm system
N00510600059
Use the following procedure to test the system:
1. Lower the driver’s window.
2. Arm the system as explained in “Armed stage”.
3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicator comes on and
flash in approximately 20 seconds.
4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock the driver’s side door
by using the inside door lock knob and opening the door.
5. Check to be sure that the horn sounds intermittently and
the headlights blink on and off when the door is opened.
6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doors and the rear
hatch or trunk lid by the remote control transmitter or
using the key.NOTE
To make sure the alarm sounds when the engine hood is
opened, open the engine hood by using the engine hood
release lever when the system is in the “armed” stage.
Disarm…by remote control transmitter
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Adjust the inside mirror to maximize the view through the rear
window.To adjust the vertical mirror positionIt is possible to move the mirror up and down to adjust its posi-
tion.
To reduce the glareType 1The day/night knob (A) at the bottom of the mirror can be used
to adjust the mirror to reduce the glare from the headlights of
vehicles behind you during night driving.1- Daytime position
2- Night position
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Type 2When the headlights of the vehicles behind you are very bright,
the reflection factor of the rearview mirror is automatically
changed to reduce the glare.
Normally, use the automatic mode. When the switch (1) is
pressed, the indicator (2) illuminates and the reflection factor
of the mirror is automatically changed.NOTE
Do not hang items on, or spray glass cleaner on the sensor
(3), as reduced sensitivity could result.
Outside rearview mirrors
N00512200150
Adjust the outside rearview mirrors only after making any seat
adjustments so you have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
Ty p e 2
WA R N I N G
!
Do not attempt to adjust the outside rearview mir-
rors while driving. This can be dangerous.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors before driving.
Your front passenger’s side mirror is convex. The
objects you see in the mirror will look smaller and
farther away than they appear in a regular flat mir-
ror.
Do not use this mirror to estimate the distance of
vehicles following you when changing lanes.
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