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Vanity mirror light
(if so equipped)
N00952800077
ECLIPSE1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver at the edge of the lens, pry
gently to remove the lens, and then remove the bulb from
the light holder.NOTEWrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the lens.
2. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
ECLIPSE SPYDER1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the notch of the lens,
pry gently to remove the lens, and then remove the bulb
from the light holder.NOTEWrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the lens.
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7
2. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.NOTEWhen installing the lens, align the tab on the lens with the
holes on the sun visor side.
Vehicle care precautions
N00945100078
In order to maintain the value of your vehicle, perform regular
maintenance using the proper materials and procedures. Be
sure to use only those materials and procedures that meet your
local environmental pollution control regulations. Choose the
materials you will use carefully, to be sure that they do not con-
tain corrosives. If you are not sure, contact an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer for help in choosing these materials.
These can all be dangerous, and they all can damage your vehi-
cle.
CAUTION
!Cleaning products can be dangerous. Some are poi-
sonous. Others are highly flammable. Some are dan-
gerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When you use anything in a container to clean your
vehicle, be sure to follow the instructions. Always
open your vehicle doors or windows when you’re
cleaning the inside. Never use the following chemi-
cals to clean your vehicle:
• Gasoline
• Carbon Tetrachloride
• Benzine
• Naphtha
• Acetone
• Turpentine
• Paint Thinner
• Lacquer Thinner
• Nail Polish Remover
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A
Accessory (installation) 1-7
Active stability control 3-85
ASC indicator 3-88
ASC OFF indicator 3-88
ASC OFF switch 3-87
Skid control function 3-86
Traction control function 3-86
Air cleaner filter 7-11
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-14
Important operating tips for the air conditioning 5-22
Manual air conditioning 5-5
Air conditioning label 9-2
Aluminum wheels 7-76
Antenna
Glass antenna 5-74
Satellite radio antenna 5-75
Whip antenna 5-74
Anti-lock braking system 3-82
Warning light 3-83
,3-84
ASC 3-85
ASC indicator 3-88
ASC OFF indicator 3-88
ASC OFF switch 3-87
Audio system 5-24
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger-
Type 2 5-39AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player-Type 1 5-
26
AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with CD au-
tochanger-Type 3 5-39
Error codes 5-67
Handling of compact discs 5-71
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-65
Automatic transaxle 3-72
Fluid 7-12
,9-10
Selector lever operation 3-72
Selector lever positions 3-76
Sports mode 3-78
B
Back-up light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Back-up lights
Replacement 7-59
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-34
Battery 7-16
Charging system warning light 3-115
Checking battery electrolyte level 7-17
Disconnection and connection 7-18
During cold weather 7-18
Specification 9-9
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-82
Braking 4-6
Fluid 7-15
,9-10
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2Hose 7-33
Parking brake 3-54
Parking brake lever stroke 7-30
Pedal 3-81
Pedal free play 7-30
Power brakes 3-81
Service brake 3-81
Warning light 3-113
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-47
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-10
Cargo area light 3-176
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-69
Cargo loads 4-12
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-115
Child restraints 2-24
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-72
Outside of your vehicle 7-73
Clutch
Fluid 7-15
Pedal free play 7-29
Coat hooks 3-181Coin holder 3-178
Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-127
Consumer information 8-2
Convertible top 3-31
,7-77
Coolant (engine) 7-10,9-10
Cruise control 3-91
Indicator 3-92
Cup holder 3-179
D
Defogger (rear window) 3-137
Dimensions 9-6
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-129
Disc brake pads 7-33
Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-68
Switch 3-175
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-68
Switch 3-171
,3-173
Door-ajar warning buzzer 3-116
Doors
Lock 3-13
Power door locks 3-15
Drive belt 7-34
Driving during cold weather 4-5
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
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E
Electric convertible top 3-31
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-137
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-3
Emission-control system maintenance 7-31
Engine
Compartment 7-6
Coolant 7-10
,9-10
Coolant temperature gauge 3-111
Hood 7-4
Malfunction indicator 3-114
Oil and oil filter 7-7
,9-10
Overheating 6-6
Serial number 9-3
Specifications 9-8
Error codes 5-69
Exhaust system 7-36
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-178
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid 7-12
,9-10
Brake fluid 7-15
,9-10
Clutch fluid 7-15
Engine coolant 7-10,9-10
Manual transaxle fluid 9-10
Power steering fluid 7-16
,9-10Washer fluid 7-14
,9-10
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-10
Fog lights
Indicator 3-113
Replacement 7-57
Switch 3-133
For cold and snowy weather 7-37
Front fog light
Bulb capacity 7-48
Front seats 2-4
Front turn signal
Bulb capacity 7-48
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-55
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker light
Bulb capacity 7-48
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker lights
Replacement 7-56
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel gauge 3-110
Fuel hoses 7-32
Low-fuel warning light 3-110
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-8
Tank capacity 1-5,9-10
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuse links 7-37
Fuses 7-38
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4Block location 7-38
Identification 7-44
Load capacities 7-40
Replacement 7-45
G
Gauges 3-106
General maintenance 7-33
General vehicle data 9-6
Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-177
Glove compartment light
Bulb capacity 7-50
,7-51
Replacement 7-69
H
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface system with
voice recognition 3-139
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-132
Hazard warning lights 3-113
Head restraints 2-12
Headlight levelling switch 3-130
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Dimmer 3-129
Headlight flasher 3-130
High beam indicator 3-113
Levelling switch 3-130
Replacement 7-51,7-52Switch 3-127
High-mounted stop light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-36
Horn switch 3-138
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-61
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-4
Indicator 3-113
Indicator and warning light package 3-112
Inside emergency trunk lid release 3-20
Inside rear hatch/trunk lid release 3-18
Inside rearview mirror 3-56
Instrument cluster 3-106
Instrument panel control switch 3-140
Interior lights 3-170
J
Jack 6-9
Storage 6-8
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key reminder buzzer 3-14
,3-63
Keyless entry system 3-7
Keys 3-2
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L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-66
Light dimmer control 3-111
Loading information 4-7
Low-fuel warning light 3-110
Lubricants 9-10
Luggage hooks 3-182
M
Manual transaxle 3-67
Fluid 9-10
Oil 7-14
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-69
Mirror
Inside rearview mirror 3-56
Outside rearview mirrors 3-59
Modification of your vehicle 1-7
Multi center display 3-116
N
Notepad holder 3-179
O
Octane requirement 1-2
Odometer 3-108Oil
Engine oil 7-7
Manual transaxle oil 7-14
Oil pressure warning light 3-115
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-22
Outside rearview mirrors 3-59
Overheating 6-6
P
Parking 4-6
Parking brake 3-54
Parking brake lever stroke 7-30
Parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-53
Pen holder 3-179
Polishing 7-75
Power brakes 3-81
Power door locks 3-15
Power outlet 3-170
Power steering
Fluid 7-16
,9-10
System 3-90
Power windows 3-26
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-9
R
Radiator cap 7-11
Radio
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6AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger-
Type 2 5-39
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player-Type 1 5-
26
AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with CD au-
tochanger-Type 3 5-39
General information about your radio 5-76
Reading lights on a inside rearview mirror
Bulb capacity 7-50
,7-51
Replacement 7-69
Switch 3-174
Rear combination lights 7-59
Rear hatch 3-16
Rear seat 2-11
Rear shelf panel 3-180
Rear side-marker light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Rear side-marker lights
Replacement 7-59
Rear turn signal light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Rear turn signal lights
Replacement 7-59
Rear window defogger switch 3-137
Rear-view camera 3-104
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-56
Outside 3-59
Refrigerant (air conditioning) 9-10Replacement of light bulbs 7-47
Replacing tires and wheels 7-25
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
S
Safe driving techniques 4-4
Seat 2-2
Front seats 2-4
Heated seats 2-10
Rear seat 2-11
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-13
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-19
Child restraints 2-24
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light 2-18
Front passenger seat belt warning light 2-19
Maintenance and inspection 2-35
Pre-tensioner 2-22
Seat belt extender 2-21
Seat belt use during pregnancy 2-22
Seat belt guide 2-20
Seat belts
Seat belt guide 2-20
Service brake 3-81
Service precautions 7-2
Skid control function 3-86
Snow tires 7-28
Spark plugs 7-32
Speedometer 3-107
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