light MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2017 6.G Repair Manual

Combination headlights and dimmer switch 5-74 Features and controls
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This light comes on when the washer fluid is running low.If the light comes on, replenish the container with washer fluid. Refe
r to “Washer fluid” on
page 9-9.
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Rotate the switch to operate the lights.
The combinations of switch operations and illuminated lights differ in accordance withthe following conditions. [When the engine is started, and the parking brake is released]
The daytime running lights will be illumi- nated: [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.
CAUTION Before driving, make sure that the door-ajar warning light is off. NOTE
 When the auto cut-out function of the doom light is been activated, the light goes outautomatically after
about 30 minutes.
Refer to “Dome light” on page 5-107.
Washer fluid level warning light
(if so equipped)
Combination headlights and dimmer switch Headlights
Except for vehicles equipped with day- time running 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
Vehicles equipped
with daytime running
lights
OFF
The daytime running lights illumi- nated The daytime running lights illumi- nated Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license plate and instrument panel lights on Headlights and
other lights on
NOTE
Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go out until the ignition switch isturned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position or the operation mode is changed to OFF or ACC.
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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Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Features and controls 5-75
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 If the following operation is performed with the combination headlights and dim- mer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights automatically turn off. [Except for vehicles equipped with the F. A . S . T. - k e y ]The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF”
the key is removed
from the ignition switch and the driver’sdoor is opened. [For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.- key]
The operation mode is changed to OFF or ACC and the driver’s door is opened.  If the following operation is performed with the combination headlights and dim- mer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights automatically turn off after about 3 minutes. [Except for vehicles
equipped with the
F. A . S . T. - k e y ] The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” from the ignition switch and the driver’s door is not opened. [For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.- key] The operation mode is changed to OFF or ACC and the driver’s door is not opened.
If the combination
headlights and dimmer
switch is turned to the “ ” or “ ” posi- tion again after the engine is turned off, the about 3-minute auto-cutout function described above will not
work. The lights (the
parking lights, tail lig
hts and license plate
lights) will stay on and will not turn off auto-matically.
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[When using a key to
start the engine]
If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the “OFF” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while the lights areon, the tone will sound to remind you to turn off the lights. [When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine]If the driver’s door is opened with the opera- tion mode is put in OFF or ACC, or if the operation mode is changed to OFF while thelights are on, the tone will sound to remind you to turn off the lights. In either case, the lights will turn off automat- ically and so will the tone. Or you can turn
NOTE
 Do not leave the head
lights and ot
her lights
on for a long period of time when the engineis not running. The battery will run down.  When it rains, or wh
en the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimesbecomes foggy. This is the same as when window glass mists up
on a humid day, and
does not indicate a problem. When the lightis switched on, the heat
will dry out the fog.
However, if water collects inside the light, have it checked by an
authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other lights)
NOTE
 The light auto-cutout
function can be deacti-
vated. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motorsdealer for details.
When you want to keep the lights on: Headlight reminder buzzer
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Turn signal lever 5-76 Features and controls
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the light switch to the “OFF” position to stop the tone.
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To change the headlights from high beam tolow beam and vice vers
a, pull the turn signal
lever to (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 bluelight in the instrument cluster indicates when the headlights are on high beam.
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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 onthe instrument panel.
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When changing lanes, or to making a gradual turn, hold the lever in the “lane change” posi- tion (1). It will return to the neutral positionwhen you let go. Use the full position (2) when making a normal turn. The lever will return to the neutral pos
ition when the turn is
complete. There may be times when the lever does not return to th
e neutral position. This
usually happens when the steering wheel isturned only slightly. You
can easily return the
lever by hand. Also, when you move the lever to (1) slightlythen release it, the turn signal lights and the indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash three times.
Dimmer (high/low beam change) Headlight flasher
NOTE
 You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever toward you, even if the light switch isoff.  If you turn the lights off with the head lights set to high-beam illumi
nation, the headlights
are automatically returned to their low-beam setting when the light
switch is next turned
to the “ ” position.
Turn signal lever
NOTE
 A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the turn signal lights are workingproperly. If this light flashes fast
er than usual, check
for a burned out turn
signal light bulb or mal-
functioning connecti
on in the signal.
If the panel light does not come on when the lever is moved, check
for a blown fuse or a
burned out bulb in the panel. Have the system inspected by your autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair
facility of your choice.  It is possible to modify functions as follows: • Deactivate the turn signal light 3-flash function for lane changes. • Adjust the time required to operate the lever for the 3-flash function. • Changing of the tone of a sounding buzzer as the turn signal lights flash.
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Hazard warning flasher switch Features and controls 5-77
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See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
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If you press the flasher switch, the turn sig- nals will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warning lights.
This is an emergency
warning system and should not be used when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergen- cies.If you need to leave your
vehicle, the flashers
will keep working after the ignition switch is removed or the operation mode is put in OFF.
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The front fog lights illuminate only when theheadlights are on low beam.Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” position turns on the front fog lights as well as the indicator in the instrument cluster. Toturn them off, turn the knob in the direction of the “OFF” position. The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.
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The windshield wiper
and washer can be
operated with the ignition switch or the oper- ation mode is in ON or ACC.If the blades are frozen to the windshield, do not operate the wipers
until the ice has melted
Hazard warning flasher switch
NOTE
 If the flashers are used for several hours, the battery will run down.
This could make it
difficult or impossible
to restart your vehicle.
Front fog light switch
(if so
equipped) If the headlights are sw
itched to high beam,
the front fog lights will
go out; they will illu-
minate again when the headlights are switched back to low beam.
 If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” position while the
front fog lights are
illuminated, they will automatically turn off.They can be turned back on again by rotating the combination headlights and dimmer switch back to “ ” position, and turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” posi-tion.  Do not use fog lights ex
cept in conditions of
fog, otherwise excessive light glare may temporarily blind oncom
ing vehicle drivers.
Wiper and washer switch
CAUTIONIf the washer is used in cold weather, the washer fluid sprayed against the glass mayfreeze, which may hinder visibility. Warm the glass with the defr
oster before using the
washer.
Windshield wipers
NOTE
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Electric rear window defogger switch 5-80 Features and controls
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The rear window defogger can be used when the engine is running. The indicator light (A) will come on whenyou press the electric rear window defogger switch. Electric current will flow through the heating wires on the rear window to helpclear away moisture or frost.
After about 20 minutes
of operation, the sys-
tem will shut off automatically.To switch the defogge
r OFF before 20 min-
utes have passed, press
the switch again. The
indicator light will go out and the defoggerwill turn off. If you need the defogger for more than 20 minutes, press the switch again. This will add20 more minutes.
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To honk the horn, press around the “ ” markon the steering wheel.
Electric rear window defog- ger switch Type 1
CAUTION The rear window defogge
r is not designed to
melt snow. Remove
any snow manually
before using the rear window defogger. Use the rear window de
fogger only after the
engine has started and
is running. Be sure to
turn the defogger switch off immediatelyafter the window is cl
ear to save on battery
power.Type 2
 Do not place stickers
, tape, or other items
that are attached with
adhesive over the grid
wires on the rear window. When cleaning the insi
de rear window, use a
soft cloth and wipe
lightly over the grid
wires.NOTE
 If your vehicle is equipped with heated mir- rors, mist can also be removed from the out- side rearview mirrors
when the rear window
defogger switch is pre
ssed. (Refer to “Door
mirror heater

Storage spaces 5-108 Features and controls
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• When the remote control transmitter of the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key is used to lock the vehicle. • When the door lock/unlock switch or liftgate switch is pressed to lock thevehicle while carrying the F.A.S.T.-key. Auto cut-out function If the light is left switched on with theignition switch is in the “OFF” or “ACC” position or the operati
on mode is in OFF
or ACC, and a door or the liftgate is opened, it goes off automatically after approximately 30 minutes.The light will illuminate again after it automatically goes off in the following cases:• When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON.• When the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key is operated. • When all doors and the liftgate areclosed.
3- ( )
rdless of whether a
door or the liftgate
is open or closed.
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The light illuminates when the liftgate is opened, and goes out when the liftgate isclosed.
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NOTE
 When the key was used to start the engine: if the key is removed while the doors and lift- gate are closed, the light is illuminated andafter approximately 30
seconds it goes off.
When the F.A.S.T.-key was used to start the engine: if the operation mode is put in OFFwhile the doors and liftgate are closed, thelight illuminates and
after approximately 30
seconds it goes off.  The time until the light goes off (delayed off) can be adjusted. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.  The auto cut-out function cannot be operated when the dome light switch is in the “ ” Also, this function ca
n be deactivated. See
your authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer for
details.
Cargo room light
NOTE
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 other
flammable items ma
y catch fire and
unopened drink cans (i
ncluding beer cans)
may rupture. The heat may also deform orcrack plastic spectacle
lenses and other spec-
tacle parts that ar
e made of plastic.
Keep the lids of storage spaces closed while driving the vehicle. A lid or the contents of a storage space could ot
herwise cause injuries
during a sudden stop.NOTE
 Do not leave valuables in any storage space when leaving the vehicle.
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Rear shelf panel (if so equipped)
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There are bottle holders
located on the front
doors.
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1. Insert the concave portion (A) on the underside of the rear shelf panel into the inside protruding portion (B) of the rearpillar.
2. Hang the strap (C) of the rear shelf panel on the hook (D).
Follow this procedure in reverse to remove.
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Convenience hook is lo
cated on the seatback
of the passenger’s seat.
NOTE
 Do not store cup or drink can in the bottle holder.  Make sure all lids are tightly closed when storing beverages that
are in plastic bottles,
etc.  Some beverages may not
be stored, depend-
ing on the size and shape of the plastic bot-tles, etc.
Rear shelf panel
(if so equipped)
CAUTION Do not place luggage or other items on the rear shelf panel. Any items on the rear shelf panel would obstruct your rearward view,and they could fly forward and cause injuries or other mishap in the event of hard braking.
To install

CAUTION Lightly push the rear shelf panel to make sure that the concave portion (A) is setfirmly in the protruding portion (B) of theliftgate. If the rear shelf panel is not securely locked in place, it could unhook while driv- ing and cause injuries.
To remove

Convenience hook
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Safe driving techniques 6-4 Driving safety
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Replace your tires before they are heavily worn out.On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, there
is a risk of damage
to the tire inflation pressure sensors when thetire is replaced on the
rim. Tire replacement
should, only be perform
ed by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and hi
gh-beam indicators on
the instrument panel. Check the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for
fuel, water, oil, or
other leaks. Make sure
all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you
can smell fuel, you need
to find out why imme
diately and have it
fixed.
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Even this vehicle’s sa
fety equipment, and
your safest driving, ca
nnot guarantee that you
can avoid an accident or injury. However, if
you give extra attention to the following areas, you can better protect yourself andyour passengers:  Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather c
onditions. Leave plenty
of stopping distance
between your vehicle
and the vehicle ahead.  Before changing lanes, check your mir- rors, your blind spots, and use your turn-signal light.  While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicycl
ists, and pedestrians.
 Always obey applicab
le laws and regula-
tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Alwaysleave room for unexpected events, such as sudden braking.  If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle re
gistration laws and
make sure you will be able to get the right fuel.
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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 beca
use more power is
used 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 man- ual transaxle oil or the automatic transaxle fluid has time to spread to all the lubrica-tion points.  Manual transaxle can be harder to shift in cold weather conditions. This is normaland shifting will get easier as the transaxle warms up.  Check the engine antifreeze. If there is not enough coolant because of a leak or from engine overheating, add Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super LongLife Coolant Premium or equivalent.
Lights Fluid leaks Safe driving techniques
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 protecti
ve clothes and a face
mask when working wi
th your battery, or
let a skilled mechanic do it.
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Braking
Driving safety 6-5
6
Please read this section in conjunction with the “Engine coolant” on page 9-7.
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All parts of the brake system are critical to safety. Have the vehicle serviced by an autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repairfacility of your choice at regular intervals 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 or brake drums, and prevent normal braking after driving in heavy rain or through large puddles, or after the vehicle is washed.If this occurs, dry the brakes out by driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake pedal.
On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making the brak
es less effective.
While driving in such conditions, pay closeattention to surrounding
vehicles and to the
condition of the road surface. From time to time, lightly depress the brake pedal andcheck how effective the brakes are. It is important to take
advantage of the engine
braking by downshifting while driving on steep downhill roads in order to prevent thebrakes from overheating.
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When parking on a hill, set the parking brake,and turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill, or away from
the curb on an uphill.
If necessary, apply chocks to the wheels.
Place the gearshift lever into the “R” hill slope, into the 1st position when parking on an uphill slope. Be sure that the parking brake is firmly set when parked and that the selector lever is in the “P” (PARK) position.When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before
moving the selector
lever to the “P” (PARK) position. This pre-vents loading the parking brake against the transaxle. When this happens, it is difficult to move the selector lever out of the “P” Never leave the engine running while you take a short nap or rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or poorly venti-lated place.
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 Parking Parking on a hill
For vehicles equipped with man- ual transaxle For vehicles equipped with contin- uously variable transmission (CVT) Parking with the engine run- ning
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Heater without air conditioning function (if so equipped) 7-6 Comfort controls
7
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise or counterclockwise to
the desired tempera-
ture. Select the desire
d blower speed to fit
your needs.
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Set the mode selection
dial to the positions
shown in the illustration and set the air selec- tion lever to the outside air position. The air flow will be directed to the leg area and the upper part of the passenger compart-ment. Set the desired blower speed. Warm air flows to the leg area and unheated or slightly warm air (depending upon the position of the temperat
ure control dial) flows
to the upper part of the passenger compart-ment.
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Set the mode selection dial (between “ ” windshield and door window. For ordinary defrosting Use this setting to ke
ep the windshield and
door windows clear of mist, and to keep the leg area heated (when driving in rain or snow). 1. Set the mode select
ion dial to the “ ”
CAUTION The engine speed may increase when the heating is operating. Since creeping will occur strongly if theengine speed becomes
high while the vehicle
with a CVT is stationa
ry, fully depress the
brake pedal to prevent the vehicle fromcreeping.NOTE
 For quick heating, set the blower speed at the 3rd position.
Combination of unheated air and heated air

Defrosting or defogging (wind-shield, door windows)

CAUTION For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows.
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