2010 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE radio

4-8 Driving safety
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Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant.

Accessory weight: the combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic
transmission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as factory- installed equipment
(whether installed or not).

Vehicle capacity weight: the rated cargo and luggage load
plus 150 lbs (68 kg)* times the vehicle’s designated seat-
ing capacity.

Production options weight: the combined weight of those
installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs
(2.3 kg) in excess of those standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride level-
ers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.

Normal occupant weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)* times the num-
ber of specified occupants. (In your vehicle the number is
2)

Occupant distribution: distribution of occupants in a vehi-
cle as specified. (In your vehicle the distribution is 2 in
front seat)
Tire and loading information placard
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The tire and loading information placard is located on the
driver’s door sill.
Ty p e 1

*: 150 lbs (68 kg) is the weight of one person as defined by
U.S.A. and Canadian regulations.A- All vehicles (Type A)
B- Vehicles sold in Canada (Type B)
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Comfort controls
Vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 2
Manual air conditioning (if so equipped). . . . . . . .5- 5
Automatic air conditioning (if so equipped) . . . . .5- 14
Important air conditioning operating tips . . . . . . .5- 22
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 24
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD
player-Type 1 (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 26
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD
autochanger-Type 2 (if so equipped)
AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio
with CD autochanger-Type 3 (if so equipped) . .5- 39
To use the external audio input function . . . . . . . .5- 63
Steering wheel audio remote control switch
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 65
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 67
Error codes (SIRIUS Satellite Radio) . . . . . . . . . .5- 69
Handling of compact discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 71
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5- 74
General information about your radio . . . . . . . . . .5- 76
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5Audio system
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The audio system can only be used when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. NOTE
To 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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If foreign objects or water get into the audio equipment, or
if smoke or a strange odor comes from it, immediately
turn off the audio system and have it checked at an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice. Never try to repair it yourself. Avoid using the
audio system until it is inspected by a qualified person.

If the audio system is damaged by foreign objects, water,
or fire, have the system checked by a qualified Mitsubishi
Motors technician.

If you open or close the electric convertible top while lis-
tening to music, an audible beep will sound and the audio
system’s sound equalization will change to settings that
are optimized for operation with the electric convertible
top in its new, open or closed position (ECLIPSE SPY-
DER only).
Satellite radio
(if so equipped)
Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcasting
technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The
subscription service provider is SIRIUS™ Satellite Radio. This
service offers over 100 channels of music, sports, news, enter-
tainment, and programming for listeners, directly from its sat-
ellites and broadcasting studios.
System activationTo activate your SIRIUS Satellite Radio service, call the toll-
free number 888-539-SIRIUS (7474), or visit the Sirius web
site at www.sirius.com. Please have the following information
available when activating your system:
1. The Sirius Identification Number (SIRIUS ID). Refer to
the section “SIRIUS ID indication” on page 5-51.
2. Credit card information.
3. Your Vehicle Identification Number. Refer to “Vehicle
identification number plate” on page 9-2.
“SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo and channel names and logos
are trademarks of SIRUS Satellite Radio, Inc.
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5AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player-Type 1
(if so equipped)
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Volume and tone control panel
N00711900572
1- PWR (On-Off) switch
2- VOL (Volume control) knob
3- AUDIO switch
4- Display
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To adjust the volume
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VOL (Volume control) Turn the VOL knob (2) clockwise to increase the volume;
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
The status will be displayed in the display (4).NOTE
The volume control mode will shut off automatically if
either the radio or CD is selected, or if no adjustment is
made within about 2 seconds.
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2. Turn the AUDIO switch (3) either clockwise or counter-
clockwise to change the tone/balance setting.BASS (Bass tone control) To select the desired bass level. TRE (Treble tone control) To select the desired treble level. FADE (Front/Rear balance control) To balance the volume from the F (front) and the R (rear)
speakers. BAL (Left/Right balance control) To balance the volume from the L (left) and the R (right)
speakers.NOTE
When set to “0”, it will beep.

The audio adjust mode will automatically shut off when
either the radio or CD is selected, or if no adjustment is
made within about 7 seconds.Mode
Adjusting operation
Clockwise
Counterclockwise
BASS Increase Decrease
TRE Increase Decrease
FA D EMore sound from the
rear speakers More sound from the
front speakers
BAL More sound from the
right speakers More sound from the
left speakers
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Radio control panel and display
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1- PWR (On-Off) switch
2- Memory select buttons
3- RADIO (AM/FM selection) button
4- SEEK (Up-seek) button
5- SEEK (Down-seek) button
6- SCAN button
7- TUNE/FOLDER switch
8- SCAN indicator
9- AM/FM (AM/FM1/FM2) indicators
10- Preset memory number display
11- ST (Stereo) indicator
12- Frequency display
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