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NOTE
Do not disconnect the battery cable when the engine mal-
function indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) is on.
The engine electronic control module stores critical OBD
information (especially exhaust emission data), which
may be lost if the battery cable is disconnected while the
engine malfunction indicator is on. This will make it diffi-
cult to diagnose the cause of future problems.
Charging system warning light
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This light comes on in the event of a malfunction in the charg-
ing system or when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position (engine off). A warning is also displayed in the multi-
information display. When the engine is started, the light
should go out. Check to make sure that the light has gone out
before driving.

If the engine malfunction indicator comes on while
the engine is running, avoid driving at high speeds.
During vehicle operation with the indicator on, the
vehicle may not accelerate when you depress the
accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle is stationary with the indicator on,
you must depress the brake pedal more firmly than
usual since the engine idling speed is higher than
usual and a vehicle with an automatic transaxle or
CVT has a stronger tendency to creep forward.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
If the warning light stays on while the engine is run-
ning, park your vehicle in a safe place as soon as
possible and contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to
have the system checked.
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3Information screen display
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Brake warning display
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Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
This warning is displayed if the vehicle is being driven with the
parking brake still applied. The warning light in the instrument
cluster only comes on when the parking brake is applied.Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, if the
brake fluid is low, this warning is displayed.
The warning light in the instrument cluster also illuminates.
CAUTION
!
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking
brake, the brakes will overheat, resulting in ineffec-
tive braking and possible brake failure.
If this warning is displayed, release the parking
brake.
CAUTION
!
If this warning stays on and does not go out while
driving, there is a danger of ineffective braking. If
this happens, park the vehicle in a safe place, and
contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.
If the brake warning display, brake warning light,
and the Anti-lock braking system warning light are
illuminated at the same time, the braking force dis-
tribution function will not operate, so the vehicle
may be destabilized during sudden braking. Avoid
sudden braking and high-speed driving. Park the
vehicle in a safe place, and contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
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Vehicles equipped with daytime running lights
[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 ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position.
[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.
The combinations of switch operations and illuminated lights
differ in accordance with the following conditions.
Except for vehicles equipped with daytime running 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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Vehicles equipped with daytime running lights
[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 ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position.
[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.
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.
On vehicles equipped with Mitsubishi Multi-Communica-
tion System, screen operations can be used to make the
adjustment.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.

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. Have the
system checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
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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Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other
lights)
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With the combination headlights and dimmer switch in
the “ ” or “ ” position, if the key is turned to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is opened, the lights automat-
ically 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 beep 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” (PUSH OFF) and the driver’s door is opened, a
low-pitched constant buzzer will sound to remind you to
return the ignition switch.

With the combination headlights and dimmer switch in
the “ ” or “ ” position, if the key is turned to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is not opened, the lights auto-
matically turn off after about 3 minutes.
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-minute 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 switch 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 F.A.S.T.-key, if the
driver’s door is opened and the ignition switch is in the
“LOCK” position, the headlight reminder buzzer intermit-
tently 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 engine]
If 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 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 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 tone will
sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
In either case, the lights will turn off automatically and so will
the tone.
Or you can turn the light switch to the “OFF” position to stop
the tone.
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 (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 indicates when the head-
lights are on high beam.
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NOTE
While the welcome light function is operating, perform
one of the following operations to cancel the function.
• Push the LOCK button (B) on the remote control trans-
mitter.
• Turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to
the “ ” or “ ” position.
• Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The headlights can be set to come on in the low beam
setting.
• The welcome light function can be deactivated.
For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
On vehicles equipped with Mitsubishi Multi-Communica-
tion System, screen operations can be used to make the
adjustment.
Refer to separate owner’s manual for details.
Coming home light
N00547300070
This function turns on the headlights in the low beam setting
for about 30 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position.
1. Turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to the
“OFF” or “AUTO” position (for vehicles equipped with
the automatic light control).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. Also, if
a key was used to start the engine, remove the key from
the ignition switch.
3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position, pull the turn signal lever toward you.
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4. The headlights will come on in the low beam setting for
about 30 seconds. After the headlights go off, the head-
lights can be turned on again in the low beam setting for
about 30 seconds by pulling the turn signal lever toward
you within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position. To turn on the headlights again after 60
seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position, repeat the process from step 1.NOTE
While the coming home light function is operating, per-
form one of the following operations to cancel the func-
tion.
• Pull the turn signal lever toward you.
• Turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to
the “ ” or “ ” position.
• Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time that the headlights remain on can be changed.
• The coming home light function can be deactivated.
For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
On vehicles equipped with Mitsubishi Multi-Communica-
tion System, screen operations can be used to make the
adjustment.
Refer to separate owner’s manual for details.
Headlight leveling switch
(if so equipped)
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The direction of the headlight beam (the direction in which the
light shines) alters according to the number of people and the
load in the vehicle. Lower the headlight angle if it is too high
due to the number of people and/or the load in the vehicle so
that the headlights’ glare does not distract the drivers of
approaching vehicles. First set the light switch to the “ ”
position, then turn the headlight leveling switch knob to lower
the beam. The greater the number on the headlight leveling
switch knob, the lower the beam will point.
Set the switch to the appropriate position so that the headlight
beam is level with the road.
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NOTE
A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the
front and rear turn signal lights are working properly.
If this light flashes faster than usual, check for a burned
out turn signal light bulb or malfunctioning connection 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 authorized 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.
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.
Hazard warning flasher switch
N00522700190
If you press the flasher switch, the front and rear turn signals
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 emergencies.
If you need to leave your vehicle, the flashers will keep work-
ing after the ignition switch is removed.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.
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3Wiper and washer switch
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Windshield wipersNOTE
To ensure a clear rearward view, the rear window wiper
will automatically perform several continuous operations
if the selector lever is put in the “R” position while the
windshield wipers are operating.
Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer” on page 3-235.Except for vehicle with rain sensorThe windshield wiper and washer can be operated with the
ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
If the blades are frozen to the windshield, do not operate the
wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed, other-
wise the wiper motor may be damaged.
CAUTION
!
If the washer is used in cold weather, the washer
fluid sprayed against the glass may freeze, which
may hinder visibility. Warm the glass with the
defroster before using the washer.
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off
INT- Intermittent (Speed sensitive)
LO- Slow
HI- Fast
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