ignition MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS 2020 (in English) Owner's Guide

Starting the engine 5-62 Features and controls
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This model is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel injection system. This is a sys- tem that automatically controls fuel injection.There is usually no need to depress the accel- erator pedal when starting the engine. The starter should not be run for more than15 seconds at a time. To prevent battery drain, wait a few seconds between attempts to restart the engine. 1. Make sure all occupants are properly seated with seat belts fastened.
2. Insert the ignition key. 3. Press and hold the brake pedal down firmly with your right foot. 4. Make sure the selector lever is in the “P”(PARK) position. 5. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi- tion and make certain that all warninglights are functioning properly before starting the engine. 6. Turn the ignition switch to the “START”position without pressing the acceleratorpedal. Release the ignition switch when the engine starts.
After several attempts, you may experience that the engine still does not start. 1. Make sure that all electric devices, such as lights, air conditioning blower and rearwindow defogger, are turned off.
2. While depressing the brake pedal, press the accelerator pedal halfway and hold it there, then crank the engine. Release the accelerator pedal, immediately after theengine starts. 3. If the engine still will not start, the engine could be flooded with too much gasoline.While depressing the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all the way down and hold it there, then crank the engine for5 to 6 seconds. Return the ignition switchto the “OFF” and release the accelerator pedal. Wait a few seconds, and then crank the engine again for 5 to 6 seconds whiledepressing the brake pedal, but do not push the accelerator pedal. Release the ignition switch if the engine starts. If theengine fails to start, repeat these proce- dures. If the engine st
ill will not start, con-
tact your local Mitsubishi Motors dealeror a repair facility of your choice for assistance.
When the ambient temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower, it may not be possible tostart from a standstill even with the selector
WA R N I N G Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle out of the area. Car- bon monoxide gas, which is odorless and extremely poisonous, could build up andcause serious injury or death.CAUTION Do not push-start the vehicle.Do not run the engine at high revolutions or drive at high speeds until the engine has hada chance to warm up. Release the ignition switch as soon as the engine starts. Otherwise, the starter motor will be damaged
Starting the engine
NOTE
 Minor noises may be heard on engine start- up. These will disappear as the engine warms up.
When the engine is hard to start
Startability of CVT vehicle with ambient temperature of -22 °F (-30 °C) or lower
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Turbocharger operation
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lever in the “D” (DRIVE) or “R” (REVERSE) position. This occurs because the transaxle has not warmed up sufficiently; it does not indicate aproblem. If this occurs, place the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position and let the engine idle for at least 10 minutes.The transaxle will warm up, and you will be able to start normally. Do not leave the vehicle during warm-upoperation.
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The CVT will automatically and continuously change its gear ratio depending on road anddriving conditions. This helps achieve smooth driving and excellent fuel efficiency. Also you can manually shift the transmissionup and down. Refer to “Sports mode” on page 5-67. The transmission prevents unnecessary upshifts even when the accelerator pedal is released and ensures smooth driving. According to the condi
tions, the transmission
will automatically shift to a lower gear ratio to achieve stronger engine braking. This mayhelp reduce your need to use the service brake.
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As an additional safe
ty precaution, models
equipped with a CVT have a shift-lock device
that holds the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position. To move the selector lever from the “P” (PARK) position to another position, follow the steps below. 1. Press and hold the brake pedal down. 2. Press and hold the lock button. 3. Move the selector lever to the desired position.
The CVT selects an optimum ratio automati- cally when the selector lever is in the “D”(DRIVE) position, depending on the speed of the vehicle and the position of the accelerator pedal.The selector lever (A) has two gates; the main gate (B) and sports mode gate (C).
Turbocharger operation
CAUTION Do not run the engine at high speeds (for example, by revving it or by acceleratingrapidly) immediately after starting it. Do not stop the engine immediately after high-speed or uphill driving. First allow the engine to idle to give the turbocharger a chance to cool down. Replace the engine oil at the specified inter- vals. If the engine oil is not replaced, the tur-bocharger could malfunction.
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) DRIVING UPHILL DRIVING DOWNHILL Selector lever operation
NOTE
 The selector lever cannot be moved from “P” (PARK) to other position if the ignition switch is set to the “OFF” or “ACC” posi- tion, or if the key has been removed, or theoperation mode is put in OFF or ACC, or if the brake pedal is not
pressed and held down.
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 5-64 Features and controls
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In the main gate, selector lever has four posi- tions, and is equipped with a lock button (D)to avoid inadvertent selection of the wrong gear.
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When the selector lever cannot be shiftedfrom the “P” (PARK) position to another position while the brake pedal is pressed andheld down with the ignition switch at the“ON” position or the operation mode in ON, the battery may be flat or the shift-lock mech- anism may be malfunctioning.Immediately have your vehicle checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.If you need to move the vehicle, shift the selector lever as follows. 1. Make sure the parking brake is firmly applied.2. Stop the engine if it is running.
The lock button must be pushed while the brake pedal is depressed to move the selector lever.
The lock button must be pushed to move the selector lever. The lock button need not be pushed to move the selector lever.
WA R N I N G If the lock button is always pushed to operate the selector lever, the lever may be accidentally shifted into the “P” (PARK)or “R” (REVERSE) position. Be sure not to push the lock button when performing the operations indicated by in the illustration. Always press the brake pedal when shift- ing the selector lever into a selector posi- tion from the “N” (NEUTRAL) position.When beginning to driv
e, do not shift the
selector lever from the “N” (NEUTRAL) position while pressing the acceleratorpedal. This will cause the vehicle to “jump” forward or backward.NOTE
 To prevent mistakes in operating the lever, make sure you stop briefly at each position. After operating, check the position in the multi-information display.  If the brake pedal is not depressed and held, the shift-lock device activates to prevent theselector lever from being moved from the “P” (PARK) position.
 For a shift indicated by in the illustra- tion, depress the brake pedal before moving the selector lever. If
you attempt to move the
selector lever before depressing the brake pedal, the selector lever may be immovable.
When the selector lever cannot be shifted from the “P” (PARK) position
NOTE
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
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3. Insert a screwdriver with a cloth over its tip into the notch (A) of the cover. Pry gently as shown to remove the cover. 4. Depress the brake pedal with the right foot. 5. Insert a screwdriver in the shift-lockrelease hole (B). Shift the selector lever to the “N” (NEUTRAL) position while pressing the screwdriver down.
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When the ignition switch is turned to the“ON” position or the operation mode is put inON, the selector lever position is shown on the multi-information display.
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If the ambient temperature is low, the selector lever position display on the multi-informa- tion display may blink when the selector lever is placed in the “D” (DRIVE), or “R”(REVERSE) position immediately after the engine has been started. This indicates that the transmission requires warming up. Whilethe display is blinking, the vehicle will not move, because the transmission keeps disen- gaging until the warm up is completed even ifthe selector lever is placed in the “D” or “R”position. When the selector lever position display is blinking, perform the following procedure: 1. Depress the brake pedal with your right foot and place the selector lever in the“N” (NEUTRAL) position for several seconds. 2. Keep depressing the brake pedal and thenplace the selector lever in the “D” (DRIVE), or “R” (R
EVERSE) position. If
the selector lever position display stopsblinking, the warm up is completed and the transmission will function normally. 3. If the display is sti
ll blinking, repeat steps
1 and 2 above.
Selector lever position display When the selector lever position display blinks (if the ambient tem-perature is low)
WA R N I N G To avoid unintended vehicle movement, keep brake pedal applied with your right foot and do not depress the accelerator pedal, while the selector lever position dis-play is blinking.
NOTE
 While the selector lever position display is blinking, a buzzer will sound intermittently.
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S-AWC (Super-All Wheel Control) (if so equipped)
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The drive mode can be switched by press the switch while the ignition switch is in the“ON” position or the operation mode in ON. If you press the switch, you can change the drive mode in the order of AUTO, SNOW,GRAVEL, AUTO.
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The currently selected drive mode is dis-played on the multi-information display.In addition, when the drive mode is changed, the selected mode appears on the interrupt display screen of the information screen inthe multi-information display. The drive mode display will appear on the information screen for a few seconds, andthen the original screen will return.
S-AWC drive mode-selector

CAUTION Do not operate the drive mode-selector with the front wheels spinning on a snowy road or in similar conditions. The vehicle couldlunge in an unexpected direction. Driving on dry, paved roads in “GRAVEL” and “SNOW” mode causes increased fuel consumption and noise and vibration.
NOTE
 The drive mode can be switched while driv- ing or stopped.
S-AWC drive mode display

Example: “AUTO” mode is selected.
CAUTION If the selected drive mode indicator begins blinking, the drive mode will automatically switch to protect the drive-system compo- nents. A warning will also be displayed in the information screen in the multi-informa-tion display. Reduce speed and, if the indicator stops blinking, you may resume normal driving. If the drive mode indicator is blinking, a problem has occurred with the S-AWC. A warning will also be displayed in the infor-mation screen in the multi-information dis- play. Have your vehicle inspected immediately by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Make sure that all four tires are the same specified size, type, and brand, and have no significant difference in the amount of wear for all four wheels. Otherwise, the S-AWCsystem may not work properly may be dis- played.
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Brake auto hold (if so equipped)
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When the vehicle is stopped at traffic lights etc., the vehicle can be held stationary with the brake auto hold system even if you release your foot from the brake pedal.When the accelerator pedal is depressed, the brakes are released.
If the brake auto hold switch is pressed while all of the following conditions are met, the system will change to the standby state andthe indicator light (A) on the switch comes on.  The ignition switch or operation mode in ON.  The driver’s seat belt is fastened.  The driver’s door is closed.
Brake auto hold
(if so equipped)
WA R N I N GDo not overly rely on the brake auto hold system. On steep slope, depress the brake pedal firmly because the system may not hold the vehicle stationary. Never leave the vehicle while it is being stopped by the brake auto hold system.When leaving the vehicle, apply the park- ing brake and move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position. Do not use brake auto hold system when driving on slippery roads. The system maynot hold the vehicle stationary and could result in an accident. NOTE
 While operating the brake auto hold system, you may hear an operation noise to increase braking force when the system detected themovement of the vehicle. This does not indi- cate a malfunction.
How to use brake auto hold

To turn on brake auto hold

NOTE
 When the brake auto hold system cannot be used, a buzzer will sound and the following warning will appear on the informationscreen in the multi-information display.
• If this warning appears, confirm that all of the conditions for system operation are met and that there is no malfunction in the sys- tem. • If this warning appears, fasten the driver’s seat belt.
 If any of the following occur while the sys- tem is standby state, the brake auto hold sys- tem will be turned off automatically and theindicator light on the switch goes off. A buzzer will sound and the message will appear on the information screen in themulti-information display. • When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened.• When the driver’s door is opened. • When there is a malfunction in the systemNOTE
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Brake auto hold (if so equipped) 5-78 Features and controls
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When the vehicle is stopped by depressing the brake pedal with the selector lever in anyposition other than “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE), the brake auto hold activates and the vehicle will be held stationary.The brake auto hold indicator light in the instrument cluster will come on while the system activates. If keeping pressing the brake auto hold switch after setting the brake auto hold to ON (stand by), the brake auto hold will return to OFF as a protection function is operated.After returning to OFF, the brake auto hold will not be switched to ON (Stand by) even if the brake auto hold switch is pressed. To setthe brake auto hold to ON, restart the engine and press the brake auto
hold switch again.
To activate brake auto hold

NOTE
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CAUTIONRelease the brake pedal only after the brake auto hold indicator light has illuminated.NOTE
 In the following situations, the brake auto hold system may not operate temporarily. • The vehicle is stopped on a slippery road. • The vehicle was stopped while the steering wheel was turned all the way to the left or right. • The vehicle is being turned on a parking lot turntable. If this occurs, the brake auto hold systemwill return to the normal operation if you depress the accelerator pedal and the vehi- cle starts moving again.
 If the following operation is performed, the brake auto hold will be deactivated and thebrake auto hold indicator light in the instru- ment cluster goes off. • When shifting the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE) position with depressing the brake pedal. • When the Electric parking brake is applied by using the Electric parking brake switch.
 While the vehicle is held stationary with the brake auto hold system, the Electric parking brake will be automatically applied under the following conditions, and a buzzer will sound and the message will appear on theinformation screen in the multi-information display. • After approximately 10 minutes has elapsed with applying the brake auto hold system. • When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened. • When the driver’s door is opened.• When the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position or the operation mode isput in OFF. • When the system detects the vehicle mov- ing down a slope. If the Electric parking brake cannot be applied automatically due to the system mal-function, the message
will appear on the
information screen in the multi-information display. Depress the brake pedal.NOTE
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Hill start assist
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Depress the acceleration pedal with the selec- tor lever in any position other than “P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL).The brakes are released, and the brake auto hold indicator light in the instrument cluster will go off.
Press the brake auto hold switch to turn off the brake auto hold. The indicator light on the switch goes off.If you want to turn off the system while the brake auto hold indicator light is illuminated, press the switch with depressing the brakepedal.
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The hill start assist makes it easy to start off on a steep uphill slope by preventing the vehicle from moving back
wards. It keeps the
braking force for approximately 2 seconds when you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
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1. Stop the vehicle completely using thebrake pedal. 2. Release the brake pedal and the hill start assist will maintain the braking forceapplied while stopped for approximately 2 seconds.
 If the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position or the operation mode is put in OFF with the selector lever in any position other than “P” (PARK) position, the message may appear on the information screen in themulti-information display. If the message appears, shift the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position whiledepressing the brake pedal.
To start the vehicle

NOTE
To turn off brake auto hold

NOTE
 If the brake auto hold system is turned off without the brake pedal being depressed, a buzzer will sound and the message willappear on the information screen in the multi-information display.
Hill start assist
CAUTION Do not overly rely on the hill start assist to prevent backwards movement of the vehicle. Under certain circumstances, even when hill start assist is activated, the vehicle may move backwards if the brake pedal is not suf-ficiently depressed, if the vehicle is heavily loaded, or if the road is very steep or slip- pery. The hill start assist is not designed to keep the vehicle stopped in place on uphill slopesfor more than 2 seconds. When facing uphill, do
not rely on using the
hill start assist to maintain a stopped position as an alternative to depressing the brake pedal.Doing so could cause an accident. Do not turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” or “ACC” position while the hill start assist is operating. The hill start assist could stop operating, which could result in an accident.
To operate
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Anti-lock braking system 5-82 Features and controls
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This helps maintain vehicle drivability and steering wheel handling.  When using the anti-lock brakes (sudden braking), steering is slightly differentfrom normal driving conditions. Use the steering wheel carefully.  Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Even if your vehi-cle is equipped with the anti-lock braking system, leave a greater braking distance when:• Driving on gravel or snow-covered roads. • Driving on uneven road surfaces. Operation of anti-lock braking system is not restricted situations where brakes are applied suddenly. This system may alsoprevent the wheels from locking when you drive over manholes, steel roadwork plates, road markings, or any uneven roadsurface.  When the anti-lock braking system is in use, you may feel the brake pedal vibrat-ing and hear a unique sound. It may also feel as if the pedal resists being pressed. In this situation, simply hold the brakepedal down firmly. Do not pump the brake, which will result in reduced braking performance.
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Warning light
Warning display If there is a malfunction in the system, the anti-lock braking system warning light will come on and the warning display will appearon the information screen in the multi-infor-mation display. Under normal conditions
, the anti-lock brak-
ing system warning light only comes on whenthe ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON and goes off a few seconds later.
Driving hints
CAUTION The anti-lock braking system cannot prevent accidents. It is your responsibility to take safety precautions and to drive carefully. To prevent failure of the anti-lock braking system, be sure all four wheels and tires are the same size and the same type.NOTE
 A whining sound is emitted from the engine compartment when driving immediately after starting the engine. These are the nor- mal sounds the anti-lock braking systemmakes when performing a self-check. It does not indicate a malfunction.  The anti-lock braking system can be used after the vehicle has reached a speed over approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). It stopsworking when the vehicle slows below 3 mph (5 km/h).
Anti-lock braking system warn- ing light / display
CAUTION Any of the following indicates that the anti- lock braking system is not functioning and only the standard brake system is working.(The standard brake system is functioning normally.) If this happens, take your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer ora repair facility of your choice. • When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON, the warning light does not come on or itremains on and does not go off• The warning light comes on while driving• The warning display appears while driving
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Electric power steering system (EPS) 5-84 Features and controls
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The power steering system operates while the engine is running. It helps reduce the effortneeded to turn the steering wheel. The power steering system has mechanical steering capability in case the power assist islost. If the power assist is lost for some rea- son, you will still be able to steer your vehi- cle, but you will notice it takes much moreeffort to steer. If this happens, have your vehi-cle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Warning light Warning display
If there is a malfunction in the system, the warning light will come on and the warning display will appear on the information screen in the multi-information display.Under normal conditions, the warning light comes on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode isput in ON, and goes off after the engine has started.
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The Active stability control (ASC) takesoverall control of the anti-lock braking sys- tem, traction control function and skid controlfunction to help maintain the vehicle’s control and traction. Please read
this section in con-
junction with the page on the anti-lock brak-ing system, traction control function and skid control function. Anti-lock braking system
 P.5-81
Electric power steering sys- tem (EPS)
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 accident.
NOTE
 During repeated full-lock turning of the steering wheel (for example, while you are manoeuvring the vehicle into a parking space), a protection function may be acti- vated to prevent overheating of the powersteering system. This function will make the steering wheel gradually harder to turn. In this event, limit your
turning of the steering
wheel for a while. When the system has cooled down, the steering effort will return to normal.  If you turn the steering wheel while the vehi- cle is stationary with the headlights on, theheadlights may become dim. This behavior is not abnormal. The headlights will return to their original brightness after a short while.
Electric power steering system warning light/display
CAUTION  If the warning display appears while the engine is running, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as
possible. It may become harder to turn the steering wheel.
Active stability control (ASC)
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