cruise control MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2012 4.G Owners Manual

Overview
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
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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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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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Proper shift points
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Always use care to change the gear with the vehicle speed
matched to the engine speed. Proper shifting will improve fuel
economy and prolong engine life.Upshifting
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For the best fuel economy and performance in using your man-
ual transaxle, upshift as listed below.
At low altitude locations, shift at the vehicle speeds listed.
Upshifting earlier during cruise conditions (relatively steady
speeds) will improve your fuel economy.Vehicles equipped with 5-speed manual transaxleVehicles equipped with 6-speed manual transaxle
CAUTION
!
Avoid downshifting that may cause the tachometer
pointer to enter the red zone.
This puts the engine at risk of being damaged.
Shift point
Upshift speeds
Acceleration
Cruise
1st gear to 2nd gear 15 mph (24 km/h) 13 mph (21 km/h)2nd gear to 3rd gear 23 mph (37 km/h) 18 mph (29 km/h)3rd gear to 4th gear 34 mph (55 km/h) 33 mph (53 km/h)4th gear to 5th gear 43 mph (69 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h)
Shift point
Upshift speeds
Acceleration
Cruise
1st gear to 2nd gear 13 mph (21 km/h) 16 mph (26 km/h)2nd gear to 3rd gear 22 mph (35 km/h) 28 mph (45 km/h)3rd gear to 4th gear 33 mph (53 km/h) 38 mph (61 km/h)4th gear to 5th gear 44 mph (71 km/h) 46 mph (74 km/h)5th gear to 6th gear 47 mph (76 km/h) 49 mph (79 km/h)
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3 Power steering system
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The power steering system operates while the engine is run-
ning. It helps reduce the effort needed to turn the steering
wheel.
The power steering system has mechanical steering capability
in case the power assist is lost. If the power assist is lost for
some reason, you will still be able to steer your vehicle. If the
power assist is lost, you will notice it takes much more effort to
steer and that there is much more “free play” in the steering
wheel. If this happens, take your vehicle to an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Cruise control
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Cruise control is an automatic speed control system. It lets you
keep the same driving speed. Cruise control can be used at
speeds of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more. It is especially use-
ful for freeway driving. Cruise control does not work at speeds
below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
WA R N I N G
!
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle is moving.
Stopping the engine would make the steering wheel
extremely hard to turn, possibly resulting in an acci-
dent.
CAUTION
!
Do not leave the steering wheel turned all the way in
one direction. This can cause damage to the power
steering system.
A- Main switch
B- Cruise control lever
CAUTION
!
For safety reasons, deactivate cruise control system
using the main switch (A) when you are not using
the cruise control system.
(Refer to “To deactivate” on page 3-94.)
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NOTE
Cruise control may not be able to keep your speed on
uphills or downhills.

Your speed may drop on a steep uphill. You may have to
use the accelerator pedal if you want to stay at your set
speed.

Your speed may increase to more than the set speed on a
steep downhill. You must use the brake to control your
speed. If your speed increases too much, turn off the
cruise control. (Refer to “To deactivate” on page 3-94.)
Cruise control indicator
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This indicator comes on when cruise control is activated by
operation of the cruise control main switch.

Cruise control is not recommended when driving
conditions will not allow you to stay at the same
speed, such as in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, wet, or slippery, or on a
steep downhill.
For vehicles with manual transaxle, if you shift to
“N” (Neutral) in cruise control mode without press-
ing the clutch first, the engine will run too fast and
might be damaged.
CAUTION
!
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To activate
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1. Momentarily push in the main switch (A) at the end of the
cruise control lever.2. Pull the lever (B) down while driving at the desired speed.
NOTE
If the main switch is on when the ignition key is turned
off, cruise control will be on automatically the next time
you start the engine. The “CRUISE” indicator will also be
on. You will need to reset the speed however, if you want
to use cruise control.

If the battery voltage is insufficient, the memory data for
the main switch will be erased.
As a result, the “CRUISE” indicator may not come on
when you restart the engine.
If this happens, push in the main switch once again to acti-
vate the system.
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To increase the set speed
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There are 2 ways to increase the set speed.Cruise control lever Pull the cruise control lever up and hold it while driving at the
set speed, and you will increase gradually.
When you reach your desired speed, release the switch. Your
cruising speed is now set.
To increase your speed in small amounts, press the cruise con-
trol lever up for less than 1 second and release it. Each time
you press the lever up, your vehicle will go about 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) faster.
Accelerator pedalPress the accelerator pedal to reach your desired speed. Pull the
cruise control lever down for a moment, then release it.
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To decrease the set speed
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There are 2 ways to reduce the set speed.Cruise control leverPull the cruise control lever down and hold it while driving at
the set speed, and you will slow down (coast) gradually.
When you reach your desired speed, release the switch. Your
cruising speed is now set.
To slow down in small amounts, press the cruise control lever
down for less than 1 second and release it.
Each time you press the lever down, your vehicle will slow
down by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Brake pedalPress the brake pedal (which disengages the cruise control),
then pull the cruise control lever down momentarily to set a
new desired cruise speed.
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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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When your speed slows to about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
less.

When the active stability control starts operating.
Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)” on page 3-84.
To resume the set speed
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If the speed memory has not been erased, resume the previ-
ously set speed by pulling the cruise control lever up while
driving at a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or higher.
Under either of the following conditions, however, using the
switch does not allow you to resume the previously set speed.
In these situations, repeat the speed setting procedure:

The ignition key is turned OFF.

The main switch is turned OFF.
WA R N I N G
!
For vehicles with automatic transaxle, although the
cruise control can be turned off by moving the selec-
tor lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position, never
move the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position while driving.
You would have no engine braking and could cause
a serious accident.
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