2010 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE headlights

Features and controls
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3 Front fog light switch
(if so equipped)
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The front fog lights illuminate only when the headlights are on
low beam. Press the switch to illuminate. Press the switch
again to turn the lights off.
The indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate while the
front fog lights are on.
NOTE
If the daytime running lights are on, the front fog lights
will not illuminate.
The headlights must be on for the front fog lights to illu-
minate.

If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog
lights will go out; they will illuminate again when the
headlights are switched back to low beam.

If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” posi-
tion while the front fog lights are illuminated, they will
automatically turn off. They can be turned back on again
by rotating the light switch back to “ ” position, and
pressing the front fog light switch once again.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
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Features and controls
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3 Glove compartment
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Ty p e 1To open, pull the lever (A).
Ty p e 21. To lock.
2. To unlock.
3. To open, pull the lever (A).NOTE
When the light switch is set in either the “ ” or “ ”
position, the glove compartment light illuminates.
Refer to “Combination headlights and dimmer switch” on
page 3-127.
WA R N I N G
!
An open glove compartment door can cause a seri-
ous injury or death to the front passenger in an acci-
dent, even if the passenger is wearing his/her seat
belt. Always keep the glove compartment door
closed when driving.
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Driving safety
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4 Driving during cold weather
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Check the battery, including terminals and cables. During
extremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong.
Also, the battery power level may drop because 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 if the headlights are as bright as
normally. Charge or replace the battery if necessary. Dur-
ing extreme cold weather, it is possible that a very low
battery could freeze.

Warm the engine sufficiently. After starting the engine,
allow a short warm-up time to distribute oil to all cylin-
ders. Then drive your vehicle slowly.

Stay at low speeds at first so that the manual transaxle oil
or the automatic transaxle fluid has time to spread to all
the lubrication points.

Manual transaxle can be harder to shift in cold weather
conditions. This is normal and 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 high-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze and water. The recommended blend is about 50 %
water and 50 % anti-freeze. Use a higher concentration
(not over 60 %) when the outside temperature is -31 °F
(-35 °C) or lower. When the engine is working very hard
(for example, during mountain driving and/or when the
outside temperature is high), use a 50 % concentration.
This blend will provide adequate protection from corro-
sion and boiling.
WA R N I N G
!
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any
spark or flame can cause the battery to explode,
which could cause serious injury or death.
Always wear protective clothes and a face mask
when working with your battery, or let a skilled
mechanic do it.
WA R N I N G
!
Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is
hot. You could be seriously burned.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Fuse (+B) 80 A
2 Radiator fan motor30 A*
1,
50 A*2
3 Anti-lock braking system 60 A
4 Ignition switch 40 A
5 Power window control 30 A
6 Front fog lights 15 A
7 Heated seat 20 A
8 Horn 15 A
9 Engine control 20 A
10 Air conditioning 10 A
11 Stop lights 7.5 A
12 Audio 30 A
13 Alternator 7.5 A
14 Hazard warning flasher 10 A
15 Automatic transaxle 20 A
16 Headlight high beam (right) 10 A
17 Headlight high beam (left) 10 A
18 Headlight low beam (right)10 A*
3,
20 A*4
19 Headlight low beam (left)10 A*
3,
20 A*4
20 Position light (right) 7.5 A
21 Position light (left) 7.5 A
22 Dome light 10 A
23 Radio 15 A
24
Fuel pump 15 A
25 Windshield wiper 30 A
26 Electric convertible top 40 A
*1:2.4 liter models
*2:3.8 liter models
*3:Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights
*4:Vehicles with high intensity discharge headlightsNo.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
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7-48 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Outside (front)
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Vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights
Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights

Description
Wattage or
Candle
power
ANSI Trade
No. or Bulb
type
1- Headlight 35 W D1S
2- Parking and side-marker light 1.5 cp 194NA
3- Front turn signal light 27/7 W 3757AK
4-Front fog light
(if so equipped)45 W H10
Description
Wattage or
Candle
power
ANSI Trade
No. or Bulb
type
5- Headlight 60/55 W H13
6-Front turn sig-
nal, parking
and side-
marker lightAmber
30/2 cp3457AK
Blue coating
amber3457AST
7-Front fog light
(if so equipped)45 W H10
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
ECLIPSE SPYDER
NOTE
The dome light/reading lights use LEDs rather than bulbs.
For repair and replacement, contact an authorized Mitsub-
ishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Headlights (vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights)
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Do not attempt to disassemble or repair headlights, and do not
attempt to replace their bulbs.
Description
Wattage
1- Vanity mirror light 1.4 W
2- Dome light/Reading lights —
3- Glove compartment light 1.4 W
WA R N I N G
!
A high voltage is present in the power circuit and in
the bulbs and bulb terminals. To avoid the risk of an
electric shock, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer whenever repair or replacement is
necessary.
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7-52 Vehicle care and maintenance
7
Headlights (except for vehicles with high inten-
sity discharge headlights)
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1. Depress the tab (A) on the harness connector and pull the
harness connector toward you to remove it. 2. Turn the bulb (B) counterclockwise, and then remove the
headlight bulb with holder.
3. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.*- Front of the vehicle
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
Adjustment of headlight aim
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The alignment of the headlights should be checked by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.Parking and side-marker lights (vehicles with
high intensity discharge headlights)
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1. When replacing the bulb on the left side, remove the cap
(A) of the headlight by turning it counterclockwise.
CAUTION
!
Handle halogen light bulb with care. The gas inside
a halogen light bulb is highly pressurized, so drop-
ping, knocking, or scratching a halogen light bulb
can cause it to shatter.
Never hold the halogen light bulb with a bare hand,
dirty glove, etc. The oil from your hand could cause
the bulb to break the next time the headlights are
used.
If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and
let it dry completely before installing the bulb.
* - Front of the vehicle
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