2010 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Owners Manual

3-170 Features and controls
3Power outlet
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To use a “plug-in” type accessory open the cover located in
front of the floor console then insert the plug in the socket.
The accessory can be operated when the ignition key is in the
“ON” or “ACC” position.
Interior lights
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ECLIPSE

CAUTION
!
Be aware that using electronic equipment with the
engine off may run the battery down.
When the power outlet is not in use, be sure to close
the power outlet cover. This will prevent the power
outlet from becoming dirty and possibly short-cir-
cuiting.
Be sure to use a “plug-in” type accessory operating
at 12 V and 120 W or less.
1- Dome light (Rear) (if so equipped) → P.3-175
2- Dome light (Front)/Reading lights-Type 1 (if so equipped)
→ P.3-171
Dome light (Front)/Reading lights-Type 2 (if so equipped)
→ P.3-173
3- Reading lights (if so equipped) → P.3-174
4- Cargo area light → P.3-176
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Features and controls
3-171
3
ECLIPSE SPYDER

Dome light (Front)/Reading lights-Type1
(if so
equipped)
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Dome light (Front)The dome light can be turned on by sliding the dome light
switch.
1- Dome light (Front)/Reading lights-Type 2 (if so equipped)
→ P.3-173
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3-172 Features and controls
3
Reading lights
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Push the reading light switch (A) to turn on the light. This light
produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map light.
Push the reading light switch again to turn the light off.
1 (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.
NOTE
If 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.
2 (OFF) - The dome light goes off.
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Features and controls
3-173
3
Dome light (Front)/reading lights-Type 2
(if so
equipped)
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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.
NOTE
If 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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3-174 Features and controls
3
Reading lights
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Push the reading light switch (B) to turn on the light. This light
produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map light.
Push the reading light switch again to turn the light off.
Reading lights (ECLIPSE only, if so equipped)
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Push the reading light switch to turn on the light. This light
produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map light.
Push the reading light switch again to turn the light off.Ty p e 1
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Features and controls
3-175
3
Dome light (Rear) (ECLIPSE only, if so
equipped)
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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.
NOTE
If 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)
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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)
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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.
NOTE
If 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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Features and controls
3-177
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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