manual MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS 2018 (in English) Repair Manual

Storage spaces
Features and controls 5-217
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When the light is illuminated with the light switch in the “ ”, “ ”, or “AUTO” posi- tion, the LED interior illumination (Smart- phone tray) illuminates.
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* : Dome light (front)/Reading lights, dome light (rear), cargo room light, LED interior illumination (Front drink holder) and LED interior illumination (Smartphone tray).  If interior lights are left on with the igni- tion switch in the “OFF” position or theoperation mode in OFF, the lights go off automatically after approximately 30 min- utes. The lights come on again if the ignition switch or the engine switch is operated, if any door or liftgate is opened or closed, orif the keyless entry or F.A.S.T.-key is operated.
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LED interior illumination (Smartphone tray)
Interior light* auto-cutout function
NOTE
 The interior light auto-cutout function can be deactivated. The time until the lights auto-matically go off can be adjusted. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details. For vehicles equipped with the Smartphone Link Display Audio, adjustments can bemade using screen operations. For details, refer to the separate owner’s manual.
Storage spaces
CAUTION Never leave lighters, carbonated drink cans, or spectacles in the cabin when parking the vehicle in hot sunshine. The cabin will become extremely hot, so lighters and otherflammable items may catch fire and unopened drink cans (especially carbonated beverages, including beer) may rupture. Theheat may also deform or crack plastic specta- cle lenses and other spectacle parts that are made of plastic. Keep the lids of storage spaces closed while driving the vehicle. A lid or the contents of astorage space could otherwise cause injuries during a sudden stop.NOTE
 Do not leave valuables in any storage space when leaving the vehicle.
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Driving precaution 6-2 Driving safety
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Your vehicle has been designed for both nor- mal and occasional off-road use. However,avoid driving the vehicle through areas where the tires may get stuck in deep sand or mud as your vehicle is designed primarily for use onpavement, unlike a conventional off-road vehicle. Keep in mind that 2-wh
eel drive vehicles are
less capable than 4-wheel drive vehicles for driving on muddy, slippery, wet or snow-cov- ered roads. Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track, which enables them to perform in a wide variety of off-road situa- tions. Because of the higher ground clear-ance, these vehicles have a higher center of gravity, which makes them handle differently than ordinary vehicles when driving on pave-ment. They are not designed to maneuver or corner at the same speed on pavement as con- ventional 2-wheel drive passenger cars anymore than low-slung sports cars are designed
to perform satisfactorily in off-road condi- tions. Always drive safely and steer the vehicle carefully. Avoid operating the vehicle in amanner that might require sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle cor-rectly can result in loss of control or vehicle rollover. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is sig-nificantly more likely to die than a personwearing a seat belt. Before starting the vehi- cle, always make certain that you and all your passengers are properly wearing their seatbelts (with children in the rear seat, in appro- priate restraints).
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Fuel economy is dependent on many factors.Your personal driving habits can have a sig- nificant effect on your fuel consumption.Several recommendations for achieving the greatest fuel economy are listed below.  Whenever accelerating from a stop, always accelerate slowly and smoothly. When parked for even a short period, do not idle the engine. Shut it off.  Plan your trips to avoid unnecessary stops.
 Keep your tires inflated to the recom- mended pressures.  When driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle on highways or dry improved roads, set thedrive mode to “AUTO”.  For freeway driving, maintain a speed of approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) whentraffic, roadway and weather conditions safely permit.  Keep your air cleaner filter clean and your vehicle lubricated according to the recom-mendations in this manual.  Always keep your vehicle well main- tained. A poorly maintained enginewastes fuel and costs money.  Never overload your vehicle.
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Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impairedeven with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you have been drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or use public transportation. Drinking coffee or tak- ing a cold shower will not make you sober.Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs affect your alertness, perception and reaction time. Consult with your doctor or
Driving precaution
WA R N I N G Utility vehicles have
a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Avoid abrupt maneuvers and excessive speed. Always buckle up.
Fuel economy
Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Driving during cold weather
Driving safety 6-5
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 Always obey applicable laws and regula- tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Always leave room for unexpected events, such as sudden braking. If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle registration laws and make sure you will be able to get the rightfuel.
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 Check the battery. At the same time, check the terminals and wiring. Duringextremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong. Also, the battery power level may drop because more power isused for cold starting and driving. Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the engine runs at the proper speed and ifthe headlights are as bright as normally. Charge or replace the battery if necessary. During extreme cold weather, it is possi-ble that a very low battery could freeze.
 Warm the engine sufficiently. After start- ing the engine, allow a short warm-up time to distribute oil to all cylinders. Then drive your vehicle slowly.Stay at low speeds at first so that the transaxle, transfer case and rear axle oil have time to spread to all lubricationpoints.  Check the engine antifreeze. If there is not enough coolant because of aleak or from engine overheating, addMitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent. Please read this section in conjunctionwith the “Engine coolant” on page 9-7.
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All the parts of the brake system are criticalto safety. Have the vehicle serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice at regular inter-vals according to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately after starting, espe-cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm they work normally. A film of water can be formed on the brakediscs and prevent normal braking after driv- ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, or after the vehicle is wash
ed. If this occurs, dry
the brakes out by driving slowly while lightlydepressing the brake pedal. On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making the brakes less effective. While driving in such conditions, pay close attention to surrounding vehicles and to thecondition of the road surface. From time to time, lightly depress the brake pedal and check how effective the brakes are. It is important to take advantage of the engine braking by downshifting while driving onsteep downhill roads in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
Driving during cold weather
WA R N I N G The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any spark or flame can cause the bat-tery to explode, which could cause serious injury or death. Always wear protective clothes and a facemask when working with your battery, or let a skilled mechanic do it.
WA R N I N G Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is hot. You could be seriously burned.
Braking
When brakes are wet When driving in cold weather When driving downhill
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Loading information 6-8 Driving safety
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Ty p e 1 Ty p e 2
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1.Locate the statement “The com- bined weight of occupants andcargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.2.Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.4.The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For exam-ple, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lbs. passengers in your vehi-cle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5.Determine the combined weightof luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacitycalculated in Step 4.6.If your vehicle will be towing atrailer, load from your trailer willbe transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the availablecargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
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Loading information Driving safety 6-9
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NOTE
 The following table shows examples on how to calculate total lo
ad, cargo/luggage and towing capaciti
es of your vehicle with var
ying seating configura-
tions and number and size of occupants. This
table is for illustration purposes only
and may not be accurate for the seating an
d load carry capacity of your
vehicle.  For the following example the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
 Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight rati
ngs (GAWR’s) for the front and r
ear axles must not be exceeded.
For further information
on GAWR’s, vehicle loading and trailer towing,
see the “Specifications” section of this manual.
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Trailer towing
Driving safety 6-13
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Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re towing a trailer. Refer to “WAR- RANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN- UAL”. Especially important in traileroperation are automatic transaxle fluid, engine oil, rear axle oil, belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered inthis manual.For details, please refer to the “Vehicle care and maintenance” section. Check periodically to see that all hitch nutsand bolts are tight. Mitsubishi Motors recommends that any trailer having a total weight of 1,250 lb (567 kg) or more be equipped with its own electric or surge-type brakes. If you choose electric brakes, be sure they are electrically actuated. Do not attempt to tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system. No mat- ter how successful it may seem, any attemptto attach trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic system will lower braking effec- tiveness and create a potential hazard.
Trailer lights and equipment must comply with federal, state, and local regulations.Check with your local recreational vehicle dealer for the requirements in your area, and use only equipment designed for your vehi-cle. Since lighting and wiring vary by trailer type and brand, you should have a qualified tech- nician install a suitable connector between the vehicle and the trailer. Improper equipment orinstallation can cause damage to your vehi- cle’s electrical system and affect your vehicle warranty. Many states and Canadian provinces require special outside mirrors when towing a trailer.Even if not required, you should install spe- cial mirrors if you cannot clearly see behind you, or if the trailer creates a blind spot. Ask your trailer sales or rental agency if any other items are recommended or required for your towing situation.
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’llwant to get to know your trailer. Acquaint
Maintenance when trailer tow- ing Trailer brakes
Trailer lights Additional trailer equipment
Operating hints
WA R N I N G If you have a rear window open and you tow a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide gas which you cannot see or smell could come into your vehicle. It cancause unconsciousness or death. Refer to “Exhaust system” on page 9-22. To maximize your safety when towing atrailer:• Have your exhaust system inspected forleaks, and make necessary repairs before starting on your trip.• Keep the rear windows closed.• If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window or another opening, drive with your front, main heating or cooling system on and with the blower onany speed. This will bring fresh, outside air into your vehicle. Do not use recircu- lation because it only recirculates the airinside your vehicle. Refer to “Air selec- tion switch” on page 7-9.
Driver preparation
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Trailer towing 6-14 Driving safety
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yourself with the feel
of handling and braking
with the added weight of the trailer. Always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly asresponsive as your vehicle is without a trailer. Before you start, check the trailer hitch, safety chains, tires and mirror adjustment. Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the cold inflation pressure listed in the manual.You’ll find these numbers on the tire and loading information placard at the sill of the driver’s door.Refer to “Tire inflation pressures” on page 9-15. Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehi-cle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sud- den turns.
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, becauseyou’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To move thetrailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider than normal turns to help prevent thetrailer from striking shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.
Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance. Towing a trailer puts additional burden on the engine and transaxle, which may cause over- heating. Following are some suggestions to reduce overheating: When towing at high altitudes, engine coolant and automatic transaxle fluid will overheat at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes.If you turn your engine off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, your vehicle may show signs similar to over-heating. To avoid this, let the engine run while parked (preferably on level ground)
Vehicle preparation Tire Following distance
Passing Backing up Making turns
CAUTION Making sharp turns while towing a trailer could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be dam- aged. Avoid making sharp turns while tow-ing a trailer.
Overheating
Cause of over-
heating
Solution
Air conditioning on Turn off Highway speeds Reduce speed Going up hills
Select lower gear posi- tion
Stop-and-go city traffic
With the vehicle stopped, shift to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position and idle the engine at high idle.
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Vents 7-4 Comfort controls
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Air flows to the upper part of the passenger compartment, and flows to the leg area.
Air flows mainly to the leg area. Air flows to the leg area, the windshield and
the door windows.
Foot/Face position
NOTE
 The foot/face air flow ratio can be adjusted with the mode selection in the “ ” posi- tion. For further information, we recommend you consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.On vehicles equipped with the Smartphone Link Display Audio, screen operations can be used to make the adjustment. Refer to theseparate owner’s manual for details.
Foot position
Foot/Defroster position
NOTE
 The foot/defroster air flow ratio can be adjusted with the mode selection in the “ ” position. For further information, we recommend youconsult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. On vehicles equipped with the SmartphoneLink Display Audio, screen operations can be used to make the adjustment. Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
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Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped)
Comfort controls 7-7
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Press of the blower speed selection switch to increase the blower speed. Press of the blower speed selection switch to decrease the blower speed.The selected blower speed (A) will be shown in the display.
NOTE
 There is an interior air temperature sensor (A) in the illustrated position. Never place anything over the sensor, since doing so will prevent it from functioning properly.NOTE
 Since the air conditioning operation is con- trolled while the ECO mode is operating, you may feel that effectiveness of the air conditioner is insufficient.Refer to “ECO mode switch” on page P.5-198.  Even during ECO mode operation, you can select normal operation of the air condi- tioner.On vehicles equipped with the Smartphone Link Display Audio, screen operations can be used to change the setting. Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
 In extreme cold, the air conditioning control panel screen may operate sluggishly. This does not indicate a problem. It will disappear when the vehicle interior temperature rises to a normal temperature.NOTE
Blower speed selection switch

1- Increase 2- Decrease
1 2
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Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped) 7-8 Comfort controls
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Press of the temperature control switch to increase the temperature. Press of the temperature control switch to decrease the temperature.The selected temperature (A) will be shown in the display.
The above indicates the factory settings. You can personalize the air selection switch and
air conditioning switch to match your per- sonal preferences. Contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice forassistance. Refer to “Personalizing the air conditioning switch (Changing the function setting)” onpage 7-11. Refer to “Personalizing the air selection (Changing the function setting)” on page7-10.
Temperature control switch

NOTE
 The temperature value of the air conditioner is switched in conjunction with the outside temperature display unit of the multi-infor-mation display. Refer to “Changing the temperature unit” on page 5-155.
 When the engine coolant temperature is low, the air temperature from the heater will be cool/cold until the engine warms up, even if you have selected warm
air with the switch.
To prevent the windshield and windows fromfogging up, the vent mode will be changed to “ ” and the blower speed will be reduced while the system is operating in the AUTOmode.  When you feel that it is hotter or colder than the set temperature, you may adjust it to your preference. For further information, we recommend youconsult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.  When the temperature is set to the highest or the lowest setting, the air selection and the air conditioner will be automatically changedas follows. Also, if the air selection is operated manually after an automatic changeover, manual oper-ation will be selected. • Quick Heating (When the temperature is set to the highest setting) Outside air will be introduced and the air conditioner will stop. • Quick Cooling (When the temperature is set to the lowest setting) Inside air will be recirculated and the air conditioner will operate.NOTE
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