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Features and controls
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3
Dome light (Front)/reading lights-Type 2
(if so
equipped)
N00525800150
Dome light (Front)The dome light can be turned on by pushing the dome light
switch (A).
(DOOR) - The dome light comes on when any door or rear
hatch is opened. When all the doors (including the
rear hatch) are closed, the dome light is dimmed
gradually for 30 seconds then goes out. However,
the light goes out immediately without being
dimmed if:
The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion.
All the doors (including the rear hatch) are
locked using the power door lock switch, or
the remote control switch of the keyless entry
system.
NOTEIf the ignition key is removed with the doors
and the rear hatch closed, the dome light
comes on for 30 seconds and then goes out.
(OFF) - The dome light goes off.
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Features and controls
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3
Dome light (Rear) (ECLIPSE only, if so
equipped)
N00525400358
The dome light can be turned on by sliding the dome light
switch.
(ON) - The reading light comes on.
(DOOR) - The reading light comes on when any door or rear
hatch is opened. When all the doors (including the
rear hatch) are closed, the reading light is dimmed
gradually for 30 seconds then goes out. However, the
light goes out immediately without being dimmed if:
The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion.
All the doors (including the rear hatch) are
locked using the power door lock switch, or the
remote control switch of the keyless entry sys-
tem.
NOTEIf the ignition key is removed with the doors and
the rear hatch closed, the dome light comes on
for 30 seconds and then goes out.
Ty p e 2
1 ( ) -
The dome light comes on.
2 ( ) -The dome light comes on when any door or rear hatch is
opened. When all the doors (including the rear hatch)
are closed, the dome light is dimmed gradually for 30
seconds then goes out. However, the light goes out
immediately without being dimmed if:
The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
All the doors (including the rear hatch) are locked
using the power door lock switch, or the remote
control switch of the keyless entry system.
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3-176 Features and controls
3
Cargo area light (ECLIPSE only)
N00526100150
The cargo area light comes on when the rear hatch is opened.
When the rear hatch is closed, the cargo area light goes off.
Interior light auto-cutout function (dome light
and other lights)
N00526300396
If any of the interior lights are left on with the ignition switch
in the “LOCK” position, the lights go out automatically after
about 30 minutes.
The lights come on again if the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” or “ACC” position, any door or the rear hatch
(ECLIPSE) is opened and closed, or the keyless entry system is
operated.
NOTEIf the ignition key is removed with the doors and
the rear hatch closed, the dome light comes on for
30 seconds and then goes out.
3 ( ) -
The dome light goes off.
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Driving safety
4-7
4
Parking with the engine runningNever leave the engine running while you take a short
sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or
poorly ventilated place.Where you parkYour front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over curbs
or parking stop blocks. Be careful when traveling up or down
steep slopes where your bumper can scrape the road.When leaving the vehicleAlways remove the key from the ignition switch and lock all
doors and the rear hatch when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
Loading information
N00629900336
It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can
carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and
includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and non-factory-
installed options. The tire and loading information placard
located on the driver’s door sill of your vehicle will show how
much weight it may properly carry.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms
before loading your vehicle:
Vehicle maximum load on the tire: load on an individual
tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share
of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by
two.
Vehicle normal load on the tire: load on an individual tire
that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of
the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant
weight and dividing by two.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight: the sum of -
(a) Curb weight;
(b) Accessory weight;
(c) Vehicle capacity weight; and
(d) Production options weight.
WA R N I N G
!Leaving the engine running risks injury or death
from accidentally moving the gearshift lever (man-
ual transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic tran-
saxle) or the accumulation of toxic exhaust fumes in
the passenger compartment.
WA R N I N G
!Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible
materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in
contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could occur.
WA R N I N G
!Never overload your vehicle. Overloading can dam-
age your vehicle, adversely affect vehicle perfor-
mance, including handling and braking, cause tire
failure, and result in an accident.
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5-6 Comfort controls
5
Blower speed selection dial
N00736500087
When the ignition key is in the ON position, select the blower
speed by turning the blower speed selection dial. The blower
speed will gradually increase as the dial is turned to the right.
When the blower speed selection dial is set to the “OFF” posi-
tion, all fan-driven airflow will stop.
Temperature control dial
N00736600121
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air
warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the air cooler. NOTEWhile the engine coolant temperature is low, the tempera-
ture of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the
engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with
the dial.
For instructions on how to use the “MAX A/C” position
(A), see “Cooling” on page 5-10.
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Comfort controls
5-15
5
NOTEThere is an interior air temperature sensor (A) in the illus-
trated position.
Never place anything over the sensor, since doing so will
prevent it from functioning properly.
Blower speed selection dial
N00736900081
When the ignition key is in the ON position, select the blower
speed by turning the blower speed selection dial. The blower
speed will gradually increase as the dial is turned to the right.
When the blower speed selection dial is set to the “OFF” posi-
tion, all fan-driven airflow will stop.
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5-24 Comfort controls
5Audio system
N00734300906
The audio system can only be used when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. NOTETo listen to the audio system while the engine is not run-
ning, turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position. If a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, it may create
noise in the audio equipment. This does not mean that
anything is wrong with your audio equipment. In such a
case, use the cellular phone at a place as far as possible
from the audio equipment. Your vehicle is equipped with the following audio system:
(1) AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player (Type 1) → P.5-26
(2) AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger (Type 2) → P.5-39
(3) AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger (Type 3) → P. 5 - 3 9Ty p e 1Type 2, Type 3A- Display window
B- Audio system
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5-70 Comfort controls
5
NOTEReception may not be possible in a place where the signal is interrupted by a tunnel, by the roof of a garage or other structure,
by woods, or by a tall building. At such times, the audio is muted. This behavior does not indicate a fault.
Reception conditions may vary according to the angle of the satellite used for the satellite radio service.
Reception may deteriorate if a luggage carrier is attached to the roof or snow collects on the antenna.
Satellite radio reception may not be possible in certain regions._ _ _ _ _
(Underscore)Channel is invalidNo program is currently being broadcast on this
channel; or reception is not possible with this
channel.Consult SIRIUS Satellite Radio at 888-539-SIR-
IUS.
SAT EMechanical fault or
bad connectionThere is a mechanical fault or a bad connection.Take the vehicle to your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
OFFAIR OFF AIRThis channel is not broadcasting at the present
time; or satellite radio broadcasting is suspended.Check the broadcast times with SIRIUS Satellite
Radio.
NOT ACT ID not registeredThe ID code in the receiver has not been regis-
tered with SIRIUS Satellite Radio.Contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
READData reading in
progressReading of received data is in progress. Received data are being read. Please wait.
UPDTChannel data
updating in
progressSIRIUS Satellite Radio is presently updating the
channel data.Wait until updating is complete.
SUB UPDTContract status
updating completeThe contract status has been updated. Press any audio key.Error display
Problem
Description
Repair
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