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3
NOTE
A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the
front and rear turn signal lights are working properly.
If this light flashes faster than usual, check for a burned
out turn signal light bulb or malfunctioning connection in
the signal.
If the panel light does not come on when the lever is
moved, check for a blown fuse or a burned out bulb in the
panel.
Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
The turn signal light 3-flash function for lane changes can
be deactivated.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For further details, refer to the separate
owner’s manual.
You can adjust the time required to operate the lever for
the 3-flash function.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
Hazard warning flasher switch
N00522700259
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 switch is turned off.NOTE
If the flashers are used for several hours, the battery will
run down. This could make it difficult or impossible to
restart your vehicle.
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3-210 Features and controls
3Front fog light switch
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The front fog lights illuminate only when the headlights are on
low beam.
Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” position turns on
the front fog lights as well as the indicator in the instrument
cluster. To turn them off, turn the knob in the direction of the
“OFF” position.
The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.NOTE
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 combination headlights and dimmer switch
back to “ ” position, and turning the knob in the direc-
tion of the “ON” position.
Do not use fog lights except in conditions of fog, other-
wise excessive light glare may temporarily blind oncom-
ing vehicle drivers.
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3 Electric rear window defogger switch
N00523700360
The rear window defogger can be used when the engine is run-
ning.
The indicator light (A) will come on when you press the elec-
tric rear window defogger switch. Electric current will flow
through the heating wires on the rear window to help clear
away moisture or frost.
After about 20 minutes of operation, the system will shut off
automatically.
To switch the defogger OFF before 20 minutes have passed,
press the switch again. The indicator light will go out and the
defogger will turn off.
If you need the defogger for more than 20 minutes, press the
switch again. This will add 20 more minutes.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, mist can
also be removed from the outside rearview mirrors when
the rear window defogger switch is pressed. (Refer to
“Heated mirror” on page 3-80.)
CAUTION
!
The rear window defogger is not designed to melt
snow. Remove any snow manually before using the
rear window defogger.
Use the rear window defogger only after the engine
has started and is running. Be sure to turn the
defogger switch off immediately after the window is
clear to save on battery power.
Do not place stickers, tape, or other items that are
attached with adhesive over the grid wires on the
rear window.
When cleaning the inside rear window, use a soft
cloth and wipe lightly over the grid wires.
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Voice recognition function
N00506600120
The Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition is equipped with a voice recognition
function. Your voice will be recognized by a microphone in the
dome light (front), allowing you to make hands-free calls with
voice commands.
Voice recognition is possible in US English, North American
Spanish and Canadian French. The factory setting is US
English.
Some of the voice commands indicated below have a number
of alternative commands. For a table showing the voice com-
mands in each language and the corresponding alternative
commands, refer to “Commands and Alternatives” on page 3-
244.
NOTE
If the voice command that you say differs from the pre-
defined command or cannot be recognized due to ambient
noise or some other reason, the Hands-free Bluetooth
®
cellular phone interface system with voice recognition
will ask you for the voice command again up to 3 times.
For best performance and further reduction of ambient
noise, the vehicle windows should be closed while engag-
ing the voice recognition function.
Selecting the LanguageThere are two ways to change the language. NOTE
The more entries that are registered in the phonebook, the
longer it will take to change the language.Change the language using the “Language” command
1. Press the SPEECH button.
2. Say “Setup.”
3. Say “Language.”
4. The voice guide will say “Select a language: English,
Spanish or French.” Say the desired language. (Example:
Say “English.”)
5. The voice guide will say “English (Spanish or French)
selected. Is this correct?” Say “Yes” to start the language
change process. Say “No” to return to Step 4.
6. When the voice guide says “English (Spanish or French)
selected,” the language change process will be completed
and the system will return to the main menu.
System recognizes the command that you said and changes
the language
From the main menu, say ( or ) and
the Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition will recognize the 1 word spoken com-
mand in the native language, and ask you if you want to change
to that language.
1. The voice guide will say “Would you like to change the
language to English (Spanish or French)?”
2. If you say “Yes,” the voice guide will say “Please Wait,
Switching to English (Spanish or French) Phonebook”
and it will start the language change process.
If you do not want to change the language, say “No.”
3. When the voice guide says “English (Spanish or French)
selected,” the language change process will be completed
and the system will return to the main menu.
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3-256 Features and controls
3Cigarette lighter
(if so equipped)
N00524900226
The cigarette lighter can only be used when the ignition switch
is in either the “ON” or “ACC” position.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the way into the socket
until it clicks. It will pop out automatically when it is ready for
use.
NOTE
Keep the cigarette lighter in its socket when not in use.
This will prevent the socket from becoming clogged and
short circuiting.
Ty p e 1
Type 2
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3 12 V power outlet
(if so equipped)
N00525000471
To use a “plug-in” type accessory, pull out the plug located in
front of the floor console box, then insert the plug in the socket.
The accessory can be operated when the ignition switch is in
the “ON” or “ACC” position.
CAUTION
!
Do not touch the heating element or lighter housing.
Hold the lighter by the knob only.
Do not allow children to use or play with the ciga-
rette lighter because they could be burned.
The cigarette lighter should pop back out about 30
seconds after pushing it in. If it does not pop out by
itself, pull it out and have it fixed at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice. Leaving the cigarette lighter pushed in for a
long time could cause a fire.
Do not leave the cigarette lighter pushed in. Do not
use a cigarette lighter from another vehicle in this
socket. If you do, the lighter may overheat and cause
a fire.
It is recommended that only the lighter be inserted
in this socket. Using “plug-in” type accessories may
damage the socket and loosen the lighter.
When the cigarette lighter socket is used as a power
source for electronic equipment, be sure that the
equipment runs at 12 V and at 120 W or less.
Be aware that using electronic equipment with the
engine not running may run the battery down.
Ty p e 1
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3Interior lights
N00525300429
CAUTION
!
Be aware that using electronic equipment with the
engine off may run the battery down.
When the 12 V power outlet is not in use, be sure
that the plug is installed. This will prevent the 12 V
power outlet from becoming dirty and possibly
short-circuiting.
Be sure to use a “plug-in” type accessory operating
at 12 V and 120 W or less.
Ty p e 2
1- Dome light (Rear) (if so equipped) → P.3-260
2- Dome light (Front)/Reading lights → P.3-259
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Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
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Dome light (Front)The dome light can be turned on by sliding the dome light
switch.1- (DOOR)
The dome light comes on when any door is opened. After all
doors are closed, the dome light will stay on for approxi-
mately 30 seconds and then go off.
However, the light goes off immediately if:
The door is closed while the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
The driver’s door is closed after all the other doors are
closed while the lock knob of the driver’s door is in the
lock position.
The door is closed and the power door lock switch is
used to lock the doors.
The keyless entry system remote control transmitter is
used to lock the doors.
In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the doors
are locked using the F.A.S.T.-key.NOTEWhen the engine is started using the key while the
doors are closed, if you remove the key, the dome light
will illuminate for approximately 30 seconds then go
off.
When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key while
the doors are closed, if the ignition switch is moved to
the “LOCK” position, the dome light will illuminate
for approximately 30 seconds and then go off.
The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Com-
munication System, adjustments can be made using
screen operations. For details, refer to the separate
owner’s manual.
2- (OFF)
The dome light goes off.
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