
52A-2
INTERIOR
CONTENTS
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS 3.................
SPECIAL TOOL 3............................
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
FLOOR CONSOLE 12........................
TRIMS 13...................................
SUNVISOR HOLDER 17......................FRONT SEAT 18............................
REAR/SECOND SEAT 25....................
THIRD SEAT 35.............................
FRONT SEAT BELT 38.......................
REAR SEAT BELT
SECOND/THIRD SEAT BELT
WARNINGS REGARDING SERVICING OF SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) EQUIPPED VEHICLES
WARNING!
(1) Improper service or maintenance of any component of the SRS, or any SRS-related component, can lead to personal
injury or death to service personnel (from inadvertent firing of the air bag) or to the driver (from rendering the SRS
inoperative).
(2) Service or maintenance of any SRS component or SRS-related component must be performed only at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
(3) MITSUBISHI dealer personnel must thoroughly review this manual, and especially its GROUP 52B - Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) before beginning any service or maintenance of any component of the SRS or any SRS-related
component.
NOTE
The SRS includes the following components: front impact sensors, SRS-ECU, SRS warning lamp, air bag module, clock spring and
interconnecting wiring. Other SRS-related components (that mayhave to be removed/installed in connectionwith SRS service or
maintenance) are indicated in the table of contents by an asterisk(*).
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CHASSIS ELECTRICAL -Radio/Tape Player54A-69
CHART
A. NOISE
A-1 Noise appears at certain places when travelling.
Is there a particular structure?NODo the following measures eliminate
the noise?
1. Change to a different station with
a strong signal to boost
resistance to interference.
2. Suppresshightones to reduce
noise.
3. Extend antenna completely.YESOK
YES
Find out the following information
from the user:
1. Place
2. Locality conditions (valley,
mountain, etc.)
3. Name and frequency of stations
affected by noiseNO
If due to vehicle noise:
It may not be possible to prevent
noise if the signal is weak.
If there is more noise than other radios, find out the
noise conditions and thename andfrequency of the
receiving stations from the user, and consult with the
service centre.
If due to external noise:
In almost all cases, prevention on
the receiver side is impossible.
Weak signals especially are suscep-
tible to interference.
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SWS -General InformationSWS -General Information54B-5
HEADLAMP WASHER
If the headlamp washer switch at the steering
column is placed in the ON position when the ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position and theheadlamp switch is in the ON position, the headlamp
washer drive signal is turned ON for 0.5 second.
IGNITION KEY HOLE ILLUMINATION LAMP
When the ignition switch is turned to LOCK (OFF) or
ACC position with the driver’s door opened, the
ignition key hole illumination lamp is illuminated.
If the door is closed in that state, the lamp goes out
after 30 seconds. Vehicles with keyless entrysystem, it illuminates for 30 seconds after the
ignition key is removed. In either case the lamp goes
out when the ignition switch is turned to ON position.
HEADLAMP
Headlamp Automatic Shutdown Function
If the ignition switch is turned to LOCK (OFF) or
ACC position, when the headlamps are on, the
headlamps will be switched off in three minutes.
If the driver’s door is opened within that three-minute
period, the headlamps will be switched off
automatically. This prevents the battery from
discharged.
In addition, if the headlamps are turned on when
the ignition switch is at LOCK (OFF) or ACC position,
the headlamps will not be switched off.Headlamp Dimmer Switch Automatic Reset
Function
This function allows the dimmer switch to be reset
to the low-beam position whenever the headlamp
switch is turned ON.
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Function
If the ignition switch is turned to ON when the
headlamps and tail lamps are off, the headlamps
(low-beam) and tail lamps turn on.
FLASHER TIMER
Turn-signal Lamp
When the ignition switch is turned to ON position
and turn-signal lamp switch is placed in the ON
position for right or left turn signaling, the system
generates turn-signal lamp drive signals (flashing
signals).
The system also notifies of a blown turn-signal lamp
bulb by shortening the flashing intervals of the
corresponding indicator lamp.Hazard Warning Lamp
The system detects a change from ON to OFF
of the hazard lamp input signal and activates the
hazard lamps if they are not in operation or
deactivates the lamps if they are operating (reversal
of state between activation and deactivation).
FRONT FOG LAMP
If the front fog lamp switch is turned ON at the
condition that the headlamp or the tail lamp is turned
ON (including the illumination by the automatic
lighting function), the front fog lamp is turned ON.Whenever the tail lamps are turned on at the next
time, the front fog lamps will always be off regardless
of the switch positions. In addition, if the tail lamp
is switched off by the automatic lighting system,
the front fog lamp will also be switched off. However,
the front fog lamp will be illuminated when the tail
lamp is switched on.
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SWS -General Information54B-6
REAR FOG LAMP
If the fog lamp switch is turned ON when the
headlamp or the front fog lamp is turned On, the
rear fog lamp is switched ON and OFF alternatively.If the headlamp and the front fog lamp are turned
OFF during lighting of the rear fog lamp, the rear
fog lamp is turned OFF at the same time.
ROOM LAMP
With the room lamp switch in the DOOR position,
the ETACS-ECU controls the room lamp operation
as follows:
DWhen a door is opened from outside or inside
[with the ignition switch turned to LOCK (OFF)
position]:
When a door is opened, the ETACS-ECU
causes the room lamp to be illuminated at the
100% intensity. When the door is closed, it
dims out the room lamp to 65% intensity and
approx. 30 seconds later, turns out the lamp
completely. During this period (timer controlled
period), the room lamp goes out if the ignition
switch is turned to ON position or the doors
are locked.
DWhen a door is opened or closed with the
ignition switch in the ON position:
The room lamp illuminates at 100% intensity
when a door is opened and turned out when
it is closed.
DWhen no door is opened and the ignition key
is removed:When the ignition key is removed with all the
doors closed, the room lamp is illuminated at
an intensity of 100% and turned out approx.
30 seconds later. During that time
(timer-controlled period), the room lamp goes
out if the ignition key is inserted and turned
to ON position or the door locking system is
activated.
DRoom lamp’s answerback operation in
response to door lock control by keyless entry
system:
To allow the driver to ascertain the result of
the door locking/unlocking control action by
the use of the keyless entry system, the
ETACS-ECU causes the room lamp to blink
twice when the doors are locked through the
system and to illuminate for approx. 15 seconds
when the doors are locked.
The room lamp’s answerback operation in
response to a keyless entry system control
action is accompanied by operation of the
hazard warning lamps.
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SWS -Troubleshooting54B-12
Code No.21 Short circuit in communication linesProbable cause
This diagnosis code is displayed when the SWS communication line voltage
reaches the LO level for 0.3 second. The diagnosis code is erased when
voltage in the ETACS-ECU data line reaches the HI level for 0.3 second, or the
ETACS-ECU receives a normal signal from other ECUs or switches. While this
code is displayed, other codes are not displayed.DMalfunction of column switch
DMalfunction of front-ECU
DMalfunction of power windowmainswitch
DMalfunction of sunroof motor assembly
DMalfunction of center display
DMalfunction of ETACS-ECU
DMalfunction of wiring harness or connector
NG
Repair
OK
Ye s
Replace the column switch.
No
Ye s
Replace the front-ECU.
No
Ye s
Replace the power windowmainswitch.
No
Ye s
Replace the center display.
No
Replace the ETACS-ECU.
No
Ye s
Replace the sunroof motor assembly.
Is diagnosis code No. 21 no longer output when center
display connector D-06 is disconnected?
Is diagnosis code No. 21 no longer output when sunroof
motor assembly connector F-06 is disconnected?
Is diagnosis code No. 21 no longer output when power
window mainswitch connector H-05 is disconnected?
Is diagnosis code No. 21 no longer output when front-ECU
connector A-08X is disconnected? (However, code No. 13 is
still output.)
Is diagnosis code No. 21 no longer output when column
switch connector D-203 is disconnected? (However, code No.
12 is still output.)
NG
Check the harness wires between column switch and ETACS-ECU,
front-ECU and ETACS-ECU, power windowmainswitch and
ETACS-ECU, sunroof motor assembly and ETACS-ECU, center
display and ETACS-ECU.NG
Repair
OK
Check trouble symptoms.
Check the following connectors:
A-08X, D-06, D-25, D-27, D-29, D-31, D-203, D-226, F-02, F-06,
H-05
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HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION - On-vehicle Service55A-17
REFRIGERANT LEAK REPAIR
LOST CHARGE
If the system has lost all charge due to a leak:
1. Evacuate the system. (See procedure.)
2. Charge the system with approximately one
pound of refrigerant.
3. Check for leaks.
4. Discharge the system.
5. Repair leaks.
6. Replace receiver drier.
Caution
Replacement filter-drier units must be
sealed while in storage. The drier used in
these units will saturate water quickly upon
exposure to the atmosphere. When
installing a drier, have all tools and supplies
ready for quick reassembly to avoid keeping
the system open any longer than necessary.
7. Evacuate and charge system.
LOW CHARGE
If the system has not lost all of its refrigerant charge;
locate and repair all leaks. If it is necessary to
increase the system pressure to find the leak
(because of an especially low charge) add
refrigerant. If it is possible to repair the leak without
discharging the refrigerant system, use the
procedure for correcting low refrigerant level.HANDLING TUBING AND FITTINGS
Kinks in the refrigerant tubing or sharp bends in
the refrigerant hose lines will greatly reduce the
capacity of the entire system. High pressures are
produced in the system when it is operating.
Extreme care must be exercised to make sure that
all connections are pressure tight. Dirt and moisture
can enter the system when it is opened for repair
or replacement of lines or components. The
following precautions must be observed. The
system must be completely discharged before
opening any fitting of connection in the refrigeration
system. Open fittings with caution even after the
system has been discharged. If any pressure is
noticed as a fitting is loosened, allow trapped
pressure to bleed off very slowly.
Never attempt to rebend formed lines to fit. Use
the correct line for the installation you are servicing.
A good rule for the flexible hose lines is keep the
radius of all bends at least 10 times the diameter
of the hose.
Sharper bends will reduce the flow of refrigerant.
The flexible hose lines should be routed so that
they are at least 80 mm from the exhaust manifold.
It is good practice to inspect all flexible hose lines
at least once a year to make sure they are in good
condition and properly routed.
Unified plumbing connections with O-rings, these
O-rings are not reusable.
COMPRESSOR NOISE
You must first know the conditions when the noise
occurs. These conditions are: weather, vehicle
speed, in gear or neutral, engine temperature or
any other special conditions.
Noises that develop during A/C operation can often
be misleading. For example: what sounds like a
failed front bearing or connecting rod, may be
caused by loose bolts, nuts, mounting brackets,
or a loose clutch assembly. Verify accessory drive
belt tension (power steering or alternator).
Improper accessory drive belt tension can cause
a misleading noise when the compressor is
engaged and little or no noise when the compressor
is disengaged.
Drive belts are speed-sensitive. That is, at different
engine speeds, and depending upon belt tension,
belts can develop unusual noises that are often
mistaken for mechanical problems within the
compressor.ADJUSTMENT
1. Select a quiet area for testing. Duplicate
conditions as much as possible. Switch
compressor on and off several times to clearly
identify compressor noise. To duplicate high
ambient conditions (high head pressure),
restrict air flow through condenser. Install
manifold gauge set to make sure discharge
pressure doesn’t exceed 2,070 kPa.
2. Tighten all compressor mounting bolts, clutch
mounting bolt, and compressor drive belt.
Check to assure clutch coil is tight (no rotation
or wobble).
3. Check refrigerant hoses for rubbing or
interference that can cause unusual noises.
4. Check refrigerant charge. (See “Charging
System”.)
5. Recheck compressor noise as in Step 1.
6. If noise still exists, loosen compressor mounting
bolts and retorque. Repeat Step 1.
7. If noise continues, replace compressor and
repeat Step 1.
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