headlights MITSUBISHI LANCER 2011 8.G User Guide

3-148 Features and controls
3Power 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 Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Hydraulic power steering system (HPS)
(if so
equipped)
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The hydraulic power steering system (HPS) uses a hydraulic
pressure pump to assist the turning of the steering wheel.Electric power steering system (EPS)
(if so
equipped)
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The electric power steering system (EPS) uses an electric
motor to assist the turning of the steering wheel.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 activated to
prevent overheating of the power steering 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 steer-
ing action will return to normal.

If you turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is station-
ary with the headlights on, the headlights may become
dim. This behaviour is not abnormal. The headlights will
return to their original brightness after a short while.
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.
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Warning display list (With ignition switch in the “OFF” position)
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Screen type 1
Screen type 2
Cause
Do this (Reference)

You have forgotten to remove the
key from the ignition switch.
Remove the key.
Refer to “Key reminder system” on
page 3-54.

You have forgotten to turn off the
lights.
Refer to “Light auto-cutout function
(headlights and other lights)” on
page 3-223.

The theft-alarm system is operating.
Refer to “Theft-alarm system” on
page 3-63.

After turning off the engine, an
attempt was made to open the
driver’s door with the ignition
switch in any position other than
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF).
Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF) position.
Refer to “Ignition switch return
reminder system” on page 3-54.

An attempt was made to lock all the
doors and the trunk lid with the igni-
tion switch in any position other
than “LOCK” (PUSH OFF).
Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF) position.
Refer to “Ignition switch turn-off
reminder system” on page 3-29.
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3-214 Features and controls
3Indicators
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Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
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The arrows will flash in time with the corresponding exterior
turn signals when the turn signal lever is used.
Both arrows will flash when the hazard warning flasher switch
is pressed.NOTE
If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator
stays on without flashing, check for a malfunctioning turn
signal light bulb or turn signal connection.High beam indicator
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A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.Front fog light indicator
(if so equipped)
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This indicator comes on while the front fog lights are on.Position indicator
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This indicator light illuminates while the position lights are on.
Warning lights
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Brake warning light
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When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, this
indicator normally comes on and goes out a few seconds later.
A warning is also displayed in the multi-information display.
The warning light also illuminates after starting the engine
under the following conditions:

When the parking brake is still applied.

When the brake fluid level is low.

When the brake force distribution function is not operat-
ing correctly.
Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released
and brake warning light is off.
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3-220 Features and controls
3Combination headlights and dimmer switch
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HeadlightsNOTE
Do not leave the headlights and other lights on for a long
period of time when the engine is not running. The battery
will run down.

When it rains, or when the vehicle has been washed, the
inside of the lens sometimes becomes foggy. This is the
same as when window glass mists up on a humid day, and
does not indicate a problem. When the light is switched
on, the heat will dry out the fog. However, if water col-
lects inside the light, have it checked by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
Type 1Rotate the switch to operate the lights.OFF All lights off
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
If 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 will be illuminated:NOTE
Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go
out until the key is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion.
[When the engine is not running, or when the engine is running
but the parking brake is not released]
The engine starts when the lights are off.
Type 2Rotate the switch to operate the lights.
OFF The daytime running lights illuminated
The daytime running lights illuminated
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
OFF All lights off
AUTOHeadlights and other lights turn on and off automati-
cally in accordance with outside light level.
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
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If 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 will be illuminated:NOTE
Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go
out until the key is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion.[When the engine is not running, or when the engine is running
but the parking brake is not released]
The engine starts when the lights are off.OFF The daytime running lights illuminated
AUTOThe daytime running lights illuminated
Headlights and other lights turn on and off automati-
cally in accordance with outside light level.
The daytime running lights illuminated
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
OFF All lights off
AUTOHeadlights and other lights turn on and off automati-
cally in accordance with outside light level.
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
NOTE
The sensitivity of the automatic on/off control can be
adjusted.
For further information, please contact your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.

Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automatic on/off con-
trol by affixing a sticker or label to the windshield.

If the lights do not turn on or off with the switch in the
“AUTO” position, manually operate the switch and we
recommend you to have your vehicle checked.
Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other
lights)
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If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion or removed from the ignition switch and the driver’s
door is opened with the combination headlights and dim-
mer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights auto-
matically turn off.
[When using a key to start the engine]
• If the driver’s door is opened after the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a high-pitched constant tone
will sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
• If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the ignition
switch, a low-pitched tone will sound to remind you to
remove the key.
[When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine]
• If the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position
and the driver’s door is opened, a high-pitched constant
buzzer will sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
• If the ignition switch is turned to any position other than
“LOCK” and the driver’s door is opened, a low-pitched
constant buzzer will sound to remind you to return the
ignition switch.

If the ignition switch is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion with the driver’s door closed and the combination
headlights and dimmer switch in the “ ” or “ ” posi-
tion, the lights will stay on for about 3 minutes and then
turn off automatically.
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NOTE
The light auto-cutout function can be deactivated.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For further details, refer to the separate
owner’s manual.When you want to keep the lights on: If the combination headlights and dimmer switch is turned to
the “ ” or “ ” position again after the engine is turned off,
the about 3 minutes auto-cutout function described above will
not work. The lights (the parking lights, tail lights and license
plate lights) will stay on and will not turn off automatically. NOTE
When the engine is started using the key, if the driver’s
door is opened and the key is removed, the headlight
reminder buzzer intermittently emits a high-pitched
sound. If the key is still in the ignition the key reminder
buzzer intermittently emits a low-pitched sound.
The buzzer stops when the driver’s door is closed. (A
warning is also displayed in the multi-information dis-
play.)
When the engine is started using the keyless operation
function, if the driver’s door is opened and the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” position, the headlight reminder
buzzer intermittently emits a high-pitched sound. If the
ignition switch is in any position other than “LOCK”, the
ignition switch on reminder buzzer intermittently emits a
low-pitched sound.
The buzzer stops when the driver’s door is closed. (A
warning is also displayed in the multi-information dis-
play.)
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Headlight reminder buzzer
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When using a key to start the engineIf the driver’s door is opened with the key in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while the
lights are on, the buzzer will sound to remind you to turn off
the lights.When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engineIf the driver’s door is opened with the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position, or if the ignition switch is moved
to the “LOCK” position while the lights are on, the buzzer will
sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
In either case, the lights and buzzer will turn off automatically.
Or you can turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch
to the “OFF” position to stop the buzzer.
Dimmer (high/low beam change)
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To change the headlights from high beam to low beam and vice
versa, pull the turn signal lever to fully toward you (1). Switch
the headlights to low beam as a courtesy whenever there are
oncoming vehicles, or when there is traffic moving ahead of
you. An illuminated blue light in the instrument cluster indi-
cates when the headlights are on high beam.
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Headlight flasher
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You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever gently
toward you (2). The lights will go back to normal when you let
go. While the high beam is on, you will see a blue light on the
instrument panel.NOTE
You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever toward
you, even if the combination headlights and dimmer
switch is off.

If you turn the lights off with the headlights set to high-
beam illumination, the headlights are automatically
returned to their low-beam setting when the combination
headlights and dimmer switch is next turned to the “ ”
position.
Welcome light (except for vehicles with the rear
seat arm rest)
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This function turns on the front side-marker and parking lights
for about 30 seconds after the UNLOCK button (A) on the
remote control transmitter is pressed when the combination
headlights and dimmer switch is in the “OFF” or “AUTO”
position (for vehicles equipped with the automatic light con-
trol). On vehicles equipped with the automatic light control,
the welcome light function will operate only when it is dark
outside the vehicle.
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