P3 - 125 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2012 4.G Owners Manual

Overview
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
N00100201114
Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-125
Turn signal lever P.3-129
Supplemental restraint system
- air bag (for driver’s seat)
P. 2 - 3 6
Horn switch P.3-136
Electric remote-controlled
outside mirror switch
P.3-58
Front fog light switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 3 1Steering wheel audio
remote control switch
(if so equipped) P.5-65 Instrument cluster P.3-104
Cruise control lever
P. 3 - 8 9 Ignition switch P.3-60 Wiper and washer
switch P.3-132
Fuses P.7-38
ASC off switch (if so equipped) P.3-85 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 1 Headlights leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-128
ASC off switch
(if so equipped) P.3-85
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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
(if so equipped)
P.3-131, 7-48, 7-57Engine compartment P.7-6
Engine hood P.7-4 Windshield wiper and washer P.3-132
Headlight
P.3-125, 7-48, 7-51
Front turn-signal, parking and side-marker lights
P.3-125,3-129, 7-48, 7-56Headlight
P.3-125, 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.3-125, 7-48, 7-53
Front turn signal light
P.3-129, 7-48, 7-55
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Overview
Outside (Rear)
N00100601251
Antenna P.5-74
Rear hatch P.3-16
License plate light
P.7-49, 7-66
Back-up lights
P.7-49, 7-59Tire inflation pressure P.7-23
Changing tires P.6-9
Tire rotation P.7-26
Tire chains P.7-29
Tire pressure monitoring system
P. 3 - 9 6
Rear turn signal lights
P.3-129, 7-49, 7-59Rear side-marker lights
P.3-125, 7-49, 7-59 Stop and tail lights P.3-125 Rear window wiper and
washer
P. 3 - 1 3 4
Rear hatch button
P. 3 - 1 6 ECLIPSE
Satellite radio antenna
(if so equipped) P.5-75
High-mounted stop light
P. 7 - 4 9
Rear-view camera
(if so equipped) P.3-101
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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.3-131, 7-48, 7-57Engine compartment P.7-6
Engine hood P.7-4Windshield wiper and washer P.3-132
Headlight
P.3-125, 7-48, 7-51
Front turn-signal, parking and side-marker lights
P.3-125,3-129, 7-48, 7-56Headlight
P.3-125, 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.3-125, 7-48, 7-53
Front turn signal light
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Overview
Outside (Rear)
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Antenna P.5-74
Trunk lid P.3-16
License plate light
P.7-49, 7-66
Back-up lights
P.7-49, 7-59Tire inflation pressure P.7-23
Changing tires P.6-9
Tire rotation P.7-26
Tire chains P.7-29
Tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem P.3-96
Rear turn signal lights
P.3-129, 7-49, 7-59Rear side-marker lights
P.3-125, 7-49, 7-59 Stop and tail lights P.3-125Trunk lid button
P. 3 - 1 6 ECLIPSE SPYDER
Satellite radio antenna
(if so equipped) P.5-75
High-mounted stop light
P. 7 - 4 9
Rear-view camera
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 0 1
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1-8 General information
1
Important point!Due to the large number of accessory and replacement parts
provided by different manufacturers in the market, it is not
always possible for an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to
check whether the attachment or installation of non-Mitsubishi
Motors genuine parts will affect the driving safety of your
Mitsubishi-vehicle.
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel
systems
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Mitsubishi Motors manufactures high quality vehicles with an
emphasis on safety. It is important to consult an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer before installation of any accessory
which may involve modification of the electrical or fuel sys-
tems.
WA R N I N G
!
If you choose to use a cellular phone while driving,
you must not allow that usage to distract you in the
safe operation of your vehicle. Anything, including
cellular phone usage, that distracts you from the
safe operation of your vehicle increases your risk of
an accident.
Refer to and follow all state and local laws in your
area regarding cellular phone usage while driving.
CAUTION
!
Please consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer concerning any such accessory fitment or
modification.
If the wires interfere with the vehicle body or
improper installation methods are used (protective
fuses not included, etc.), electronic devices may be
adversely affected, resulting in a fire, vehicle dam-
age, or other accident.
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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- 66
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 70
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 79
Anti-lock braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 81
Active stability control (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 84
Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 89Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 89
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 96
Rear-view camera (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 101
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 104
Indicator and warning light package . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 110
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 111
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 111
Multi center display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 114
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . 3- 125
Headlight levelling switch (if so equipped) . . . . . 3- 128
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 129
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 130
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 3- 131
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 132
Electric rear window defogger switch. . . . . . . . . . 3- 135
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 136
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface
system with voice recognition (if so equipped) . 3- 137
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 166
Vanity mirror (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 167
Power outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 168
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 169
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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Features and controls
3-63
3 Steering wheel lock
N00512500108
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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Features and controls
3-125
3 Combination headlights and dimmer switch
N00522500521
Headlights Rotate the switch to operate the lights.
As your vehicle is equipped with daytime running lights, the
combinations of switch operations and illuminated lights differ
in accordance with the following conditions.[When the engine is started and the parking brake is released]
The daytime running lights come on.
*1: Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights
*2: Vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights
NOTE
Once the daytime running lights have been turned on, the
illuminated lights do not go off until the ignition switch is
turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position.OFF*1 Headlights illuminate dimly
*2Headlights illuminate, tail, front and rear side-
marker lights, license plate
*1Headlights illuminate dimly and Parking, tail, front
and rear side-marker lights, license plate and instru-
ment panel lights on
*2Headlights illuminate and Parking, tail, front and
rear side-marker lights, license plate and instrument
panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
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3-176 Features and controls
3
Ty p e 21. To lock.
2. To unlock.
3. To open, pull the lever (A).NOTE
When the light switch is set in either the “ ” or “ ”
position, the glove compartment light illuminates.
Refer to “Combination headlights and dimmer switch” on
page 3-125.
Floor console box
N00526600184
The floor console box is located under the arm rest.
To open the console box, lift the lever (A) and raise the arm
rest (B).NOTE
The Auxiliary Audio connector (mini-jack) is located in
the floor console box. For details, refer to “To use the
external audio input function” on page 5-63.
WA R N I N G
!
An open glove compartment door can cause a seri-
ous injury or death to the front passenger in an acci-
dent, even if the passenger is wearing his/her seat
belt. Always keep the glove compartment door
closed when driving.
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