3-34 Features and controls
3Ignition switch
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LOCKThe engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can
be inserted and removed only when the switch is in this posi-
tion. ACCAllows operation of electrical accessories with the engine off. ON The engine runs and all accessories can be used.
START Engages the starter. After the engine starts, release the key and
it will return automatically to the “ON” position.NOTEIf your vehicle is equipped with ignition switch illumina-
tion, the ignition switch will be illuminated:
• The ignition switch illumination comes on while the
driver’s door is opened and remains on for about 30 sec-
onds after the driver’s door is closed.
• When you remove the ignition key from the ignition
switch, it will be illuminated for about 30 seconds.
However, it will go off even while the illumination
comes on if the ignition switch is turned to “ON” posi-
tion.
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code which the transponder
inside the key sends must match the one registered to the
immobilizer computer.
(Refer to the section “Electronic immobilizer” on page
3-3.)
Your vehicle is equipped with Daytime Running Lights.
When the ignition key is in the “ON” position, the low
beam of the headlight will illuminate dimly. (Refer to
“Combination headlights and dimmer switch” on page
3-153.)
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Driving through water
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If the electrical circuits become wet, further operation of the
vehicle will be impossible; therefore, avoid driving through
water unless absolutely necessary. If driving through water is
unavoidable, use the following procedure:
Check the depth of the water and the terrain before attempting
to drive through it. Drive slowly to avoid creating excessive
water splashing.
Inspection and maintenance following
rough road operation
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After operating the vehicle in rough road conditions, be sure to
perform the following inspection and maintenance procedures:
Check that the vehicle has not been damaged by rocks,
gravel, etc.
Carefully wash the vehicle with water.
Drive the vehicle slowly while lightly depressing the
brake pedal in order to dry out the brakes. If the brakes
still do not function properly, contact an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as
soon as possible to have the brakes checked.
Remove the insects, dried grass, etc. clogging the radiator
core.
After driving through water, check the engine, transaxle
and differential oil. If the oil or grease is milky or cloudy
because of water contamination, it must be replaced with
new oil.
Check the inside of the vehicle. If water entry is found,
dry the carpet etc.
Inspect the headlights. If water is in the headlight housing,
have it drained at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice.
Have an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice replace the grease in the wheel
bearings.
CAUTION
!Never drive through water that is deep enough to
cover wheel hubs, axles or exhaust pipe. Do not
change gears while driving through water.
Frequent driving through water can adversely affect
the life span of the vehicle; consult an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice and take the necessary measures to prepare,
inspect, and repair the vehicle.After driving through water, apply the brakes to be
sure they are functioning properly. If the brakes are
wet and not functioning properly, dry them out by
driving slowly while lightly depressing the brake
pedal. Inspect each part of the vehicle carefully.
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Screen imageReference guide marks and upper surface of the rear bumper
(A) are displayed on the screen.
Five guide marks in red (B) indicates approximately 20
inches (50 cm) behind the rear bumper.
Each row of green guide marks (1 to 4) indicates approxi-
mately 8 inches (20 cm) outside of the vehicle body.
Every single green guide mark indicates distance from the
rear bumper.
NOTEMirror image is displayed on the screen.
It is possible to set the display language of the screen to
English, Spanish or French.
For details, please refer to the separated owner’s manual
for “Mitsubishi Multi-Communication System”.
Under certain circumstances, it may become difficult to
see an image on the screen, even when the system is func-
tioning correctly.
• In a dark area, such as at night.
• When water drops or condensation are on the lens.
• When sun light or headlights shine directly into the lens.
→When the camera picks up extremely bright light,
such as sunlight reflected off the rear bumper, a bright
vertical line may appear on the screen.
1: Approximately at the rear edge of the rear bumper
2: Approximately 39 inches (100 cm)
3: Approximately 79 inches (200 cm)
4: Approximately 118 inches (300 cm)
CAUTION
!The rear-view camera uses a wide-angle lens. As a
result, images and distances shown on the screen are
not exact.Actual distance may be different from distance indi-
cated by the guide marks on the screen, depending
on the loading condition of the vehicle and road sur-
face condition.
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3 Indicator
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Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
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The arrows will flash in time with the corresponding exterior
turn signals when the turn signal lever is used.
Both arrows will flash when the hazard warning flasher switch
is pressed. NOTEIf the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator
stays on without flashing, check for a malfunctioning turn
signal light bulb or turn signal connection.High beam indicator
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A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.Front fog light indicator
(if so equipped)
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This indicator comes on while the front fog lights are on.
Warning lights
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Brake warning light
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This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the
“ON” position (engine off).
When the engine is started, the light should go off.
The light will illuminate under the following conditions:
When the parking brake pedal is engaged.
When the brake fluid level in the reservoir falls to a low
level.
When the brake circuit is not operating correctly.
Before driving your vehicle, release the parking brake and
make certain that the brake warning light has gone out.
CAUTION
!Brake performance or your ability to control the
vehicle may be compromised or the vehicle may
become unstable if the brakes are applied suddenly
in the following situations:
• The brake warning light does not illuminate when
the parking brake is applied or does not turn off
when the parking brake is released.
• The brake warning light remains illuminated dur-
ing driving.
• If any of the above situations occur, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe location, avoiding any sudden brake
application, and contact your nearest authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
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3
NOTEThe monitor may go blank without giving the error mes-
sage display shown above.
If the temperature inside the monitor increases excessively, a
tone will sound once and the monitor will give the display
shown above then go blank.
Park the vehicle in a shady place and open the windows to let
plenty of fresh air inside the vehicle.
When the temperature inside the monitor returns to normal, the
previous display will appear.
If the display does not turn on, please have your vehicle
inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice.
Combination headlights and dimmer switch
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Headlights Rotate the switch to operate the lights.
As your vehicle is equipped with daytime running lights, the
combinations of switch operations and illuminated lights differ
in accordance with the following conditions.
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[When the engine is started and the parking brake is released]
The daytime running lights come on.NOTEOnce the daytime running lights have been turned on, the
illuminated lights do not go off until the ignition switch is
turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position.
[When the engine is not running, or the engine is running but
the parking brake has not been released]
The engine can be started with the headlights off when the
vehicle is stationary.NOTEDo not leave the headlights and other lights on for a long
period of time when the engine is not running. The battery
will run down. When it rains, or when the vehicle has been washed, the
inside of the lens sometimes becomes foggy. This is the
same as when window glass mists up on a humid day, and
does not indicate a problem. When the light is switched
on, the heat will dry out the fog. However, if water col-
lects inside the light, have it checked by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
Light auto-shutoff function (headlights and other
lights)
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If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion or removed from the ignition switch and the driver’s
door is opened with the light switch in the “ ” or “ ”
position, the lights automatically turn off.
• If the driver’s door is opened after the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a high-pitched constant tone
will sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
• If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the ignition
switch, a low-pitched tone will sound to remind you to
remove the key.
If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion or removed from the ignition switch with the driver’s
door closed and the light switch in the “ ” or “ ”
position, the lights will stay on for about 3 minutes and
then turn off automatically. NOTEIn vehicles with multi center display, multi center display
can be used to deactivate the light auto-shutoff function.
For details, refer to “Setting and customization” on page
3-108.
OFF Headlights illuminate dimly
Headlights illuminate dimly and
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
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3
Dimmer (high/low beam change)
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To change the headlights from high beam to low beam and vice
versa, pull the turn signal lever to fully toward you (1). Switch
the headlights to low beam as a courtesy whenever there are
oncoming vehicles, or when there is traffic moving ahead of
you. An illuminated blue light in the instrument cluster indi-
cates when the headlights are on high beam.
Headlight flasher
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You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever gently
toward you (2). The lights will go back to normal when you let
go. While the high beam is on, you will see a blue light on the
instrument panel.NOTEYou can flash the high beams by pulling the lever toward
you, even if the light switch is off.
If you turn the lights off with the headlights set to high-
beam illumination, the headlights are automatically
returned to their low-beam setting when the light switch is
next turned to the “ ” position.
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3Hazard warning flasher switch
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If you press the flasher switch, the front and rear turn signals
will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warning lights.
This is an emergency warning system and should not be used
when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergencies.
If you need to leave your vehicle, the flashers will keep work-
ing after the ignition key is removed. NOTEIf you keep the flashers on for several hours with the
engine turned off, the battery will run down.
In a vehicle with a multi center display, the multi center
display can be used to select whether the tone will sound
or not sound when the hazard warning flashers are acti-
vated. For details, refer to “Setting and Customization” on
page 3-108.
Front fog light switch
(if so equipped)
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The 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
fog lights are on.NOTEIf the headlights are switched to high beam, the 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.
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