2010 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Convertible top

Overview
Instruments and controls (Floor console)
N00100201130
Gearshift or selector lever
P.3-67, 3-72
Parking brake lever
P.3-54
Floor console box P.3-178Cup holder
P.3-179 Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
P. 2 - 1 0
Air conditioning
P.5-5, 5-14 Electric rear window defogger
switch P.3-137
Electric convertible top (ECLIPSE SPYDER)
Operation indicator lamp
Top (OPEN) switch
P. 3 - 3 3Top (CLOSE) switch
P. 3 - 3 3 Power outlet
P. 3 - 1 7 0 Auxiliary Audio connector (mini-jack)
P. 5 - 6 3
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6 Quick index
If the indicator flashes and a tone sounds when the electric convertible top is operated
(ECLIPSE SPYDER)
N00200100029
Indicator Lamp
Tone
Do this
Ref. page
Flashes slowly
(approx. one flash
per second).Sounds intermit-
tently and rapidly
(approx. three
times per second).
The requirements for operation of the electric convertible top
are not all satisfied. Ensure satisfaction of all the require-
ments.P. 3 - 3 2

The indicator and tone indicate that the electric convertible
top is not going to operate.
• Check whether the OPEN switch and CLOSE switch are
both being pressed at the same time.
• Check whether the OPEN (or CLOSE) switch is being
pressed when the top is fully open (or closed).P.3-33,
3-36

The indicator and tone indicate that the electric convertible
top has temporarily stopped working because continuous
operation of one switch then the other has triggered a protec-
tion circuit. Wait about seven minutes, then try operating the
electric convertible top again.P. 3 - 3 3
Flashes rapidly
(approx. two
flashes per sec-
ond).Sounds for
approx. five sec-
onds.
The top is partly open. Stop the vehicle and completely open
or close the top. The tone will then stop.P. 3 - 3 8
Sounds intermit-
tently and slowly
(approx. once per
second).
The indicator and tone indicate a system fault. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.P. 3 - 3 8
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Seat and restraint systems
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2

Children who weigh more than 40 pounds (18 kg) or who
are more than 40 inches (100 cm) tall, regardless of age,
should use a suitable child seat or a booster seat (including
a booster cushion) in the rear seat until the vehicle’s
lap/shoulder belt fits them properly.
WA R N I N G
!
All children must be seated in the rear seat, and
properly restrained.
Accident statistics show that children of all sizes and
ages are safer when properly restrained in the rear
seat, rather than in the front seat.
Any child who is too large to use a child restraint
should ride in the rear seat and wear the lap and
shoulder belt properly. The shoulder belt must be
positioned over the shoulder and across the chest,
not across their neck, and with the lap belt posi-
tioned low on the child’s hips, not across their stom-
ach. If necessary, a booster seat (including a booster
cushion) should be used to help achieve a proper
seat belt fit. Follow the booster seat (including a
booster cushion) manufacturer’s instructions. Only
use a booster seat (including a booster cushion) that
is certified as complying with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards or Motor Vehicle Restraint Sys-
tems and Booster Cushions Safety Regulations.
Your ECLIPSE SPYDER is not equipped with a
tether anchor. Child restraint systems and a booster
seat (including a booster cushion) which require a
tether strap cannot be used in your ECLIPSE SPY-
DER.
Never operate the electric convertible top when a
child is in your ECLIPSE SPYDER or when a child
restraint system is attached to the rear seat.

Never hold an infant or child in your arms or on
your lap when riding in this vehicle, even when you
are wearing your seat belt. Never place any part of
the seat belt you are wearing around an infant or
child. Failure to follow these simple instructions cre-
ates a risk of serious injury or death to your child in
the event of an accident or sudden stop.
WA R N I N G
!
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Features and controls
Break-in recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 2
Electronic immobilizer
(Anti-theft starting system). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 3
Keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 7
Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 13
Power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 15
Rear hatch (ECLIPSE)/Trunk lid
(ECLIPSE SPYDER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 16
Inside rear hatch/trunk lid release . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 18
Inside emergency trunk lid release
(ECLIPSE SPYDER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 20
Theft-alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 22
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 26
Sunroof (ECLIPSE only, if so equipped). . . . . . . .3- 28
Electric convertible top (ECLIPSE SPYDER) . . .3- 31
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 54
Steering wheel tilt lock lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 55
Inside rearview mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 56
Outside rearview mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 59
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 61
Steering wheel lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 63
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 64
Manual transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 67
Automatic transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 72
Service brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 81
Anti-lock braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 82
Active stability control (ASC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 85
Power steering system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3- 90Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 91
Tire pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 97
Rear-view camera (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 104
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 106
Indicator and warning light package . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 112
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 113
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 113
Multi center display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 116
Combination headlights and dimmer switch . . . . . 3- 127
Headlight levelling switch (if so equipped) . . . . . 3- 130
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 131
Hazard warning flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 132
Front fog light switch (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . 3- 133
Wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 134
Electric rear window defogger switch. . . . . . . . . . 3- 137
Horn switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 138
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface
system with voice recognition (if so equipped) . 3- 139
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 168
Vanity mirror (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 169
Power outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 170
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 170
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 177
Floor console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 178
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 179
Rear shelf panel (ECLIPSE only, if so equipped) . 3- 180
Coat hooks (ECLIPSE only, if so equipped) . . . . . 3- 181
Luggage hooks (ECLIPSE only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 182
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Features and controls
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3 Electric convertible top (ECLIPSE SPY-
DER)
N00511100048
The electric convertible top can be opened and closed using the
dash mounted control switches.
WA R N I N G
!
While the vehicle is being driven, passengers must
not stand up in the vehicle, sit on the tonneau panel,
or put any part of their bodies out of the vehicle.
Passengers failing to observe this caution may suffer
serious injuries in the event of hard braking or a col-
lision.
Never attempt to operate the electric convertible top
while the vehicle is in motion.
Never leave a child alone in the vehicle.

Before operating the electric convertible top, inform
other vehicle occupants that you are going to cause
the top to move and have them exercise caution.
Otherwise, sudden opening or closing of the win-
dows may cause injuries.
While the top is being opened or closed, vehicle
occupants must keep their heads, necks, and other
body parts away from the power windows and other
moving components and away from the windshield
top edge on which the top is retained.
If child restraint systems are mounted in the rear
seat or children are seated in the rear seat, remove
the child from the vehicle before operating the elec-
tric convertible top.
CAUTION
!
When the top is completely lowered, keep the rear
window defogger turned off to avoid damage to the
top.
Secure all loose objects inside the vehicle when driv-
ing with the top down.
Never drive the vehicle with the top in a partly
open/partly closed state. If the top is neither fully
open nor fully closed when the vehicle is driven,
there is a risk of serious injuries and a risk that the
top will be caught by the wind, resulting in an acci-
dent.
Do not open or close the top in a strong wind. The
top may not work normally in a strong wind.
WA R N I N G
!
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NOTE
The opening or closing operation of the top cannot be per-
formed when the vehicle is in motion.

For information about the cleaning of the top, refer to the
section “Convertible top” on page 7-77.

When leaving the vehicle unattended, be sure to close the
top and remove the ignition key.

To avoid damage, do not sit or place luggage or any heavy
objects on the top itself, or the area around it.

Make sure nothing is in the top storage area (top and
behind the rear seats) when raising or lowering the top.
Even a small article may interfere with the operation of
the top and may damage the top or cause it to malfunction.

Always be sure the top is completely dry before it is low-
ered. Lowering the top while wet or damp may cause inte-
rior water damage, water stains or mildew of the top. It
can also cause the top to deteriorate and shrink.

Never operate the top when temperatures are 32 °F (0 °C)
or below. The fabric of the top may be damaged. If neces-
sary, allow the vehicle to set for a while in a heated garage
prior to operating the convertible top mechanism.

A roof top or luggage carrier of any type or design MUST
NOT be used on the ECLIPSE SPYDER’s top. This
includes, but is not limited to ski, bicycle or luggage
racks. Damage to the top may result.

Before opening or closing the top, make sure there are no
obstructions above the vehicle. For opening and closing of
the top, there must be upward clearance of approximately
6.6 feet (2 m) as measured from the ground.

The trunk lid cannot be opened until opening or closing of
the electric convertible top is complete.
The power windows cannot be operated until opening or
closing of the electric convertible top is complete.
Normal operation
N00504900015
The top can be opened and closed using the top switches.Requirements for operation
N00505000026
The top can be opened and closed when the following require-
ments are all satisfied.

The ambient temperature is 32 °F (0 °C) or higher.

The vehicle is stationary.

The ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

The trunk lid is closed.

The latch handles are unlocked.NOTE
If either of the top switches is operated when the require-
ments for operation are not all satisfied, the operation
indicator lamp will flash slowly (approximately one flash
per second) and a tone will sound intermittently and rap-
idly (approximately three times per second) to indicate
that opening/closing operation is not possible.
If you are not able to perform opening/closing operation
when the requirements are all satisfied, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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Features and controls
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To p s w i t c h e s
N00505100030
The top can be opened and closed using the switches. The top
moves only while a switch is being pushed.NOTE
If the OPEN switch and CLOSE switch are both pushed at
the same time, the operation indicator lamp will flash
slowly (approximately one flashes per second) and a tone
will sound intermittently and rapidly (approximately three
per second) to indicate that the top is not going to work.
To operate the top, release the switches and push the rele-
vant switch again.
If the switches are continuously pushed one after the
other, a protection circuit may operate, making the electric
convertible top temporarily inoperable. In this event, the
operation indicator lamp will flash slowly (approximately
one flash per second) and a tone will sound intermittently
(approximately three times per second). Wait about 7 min-
utes, then try operating the electric convertible top again.
To open the top
N00505200031
1. Without obstructing traffic, stop the vehicle on a level,
firm surface where the top can be safely operated.
2. Securely apply the parking brake. If the vehicle has an
automatic transaxle, place the selector lever in the “P”
(PARK) position. If the vehicle has a manual transaxle,
place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.NOTE
The top can be operated with the selector lever of an auto-
matic transaxle in a position other than “P” (PARK) and
with the gearshift lever of a manual transaxle in a position
other than “N” (Neutral). For safety, however, you should
place the selector lever or gearshift lever (as relevant) in
the indicated position and apply the parking brake.
3. Start the engine.NOTE
Operating the top without the engine running can drain the
battery. To avoid a dead battery, operate the top with the
engine running.
4. Pull down both sun visors.
1- OPEN switch
2- CLOSE switch
3- Operation indicator lamp
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5. Push the left and right release buttons (A) to unlock the
latch handles (B) and cause them to slightly rise.6. Pull the latch handles (B) toward you until they lock in
position.
NOTE
Make sure the latch handles (B) are securely locked in
place. Operating the electric convertible top without first
locking the latch handles in position could cause the elec-
tric convertible top to malfunction.

If you pull the driver’s-side latch handle (B) while listen-
ing to the audio system, an audible beep will sound and
the audio system’s sound equalization will change to set-
tings that are optimized for operation with the electric
convertible top open.
A
B
B
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