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3Information screen display
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Brake warning display
N00558400084
Type 1
Type 2
This warning is displayed if the vehicle is being driven with the
parking brake still applied. The warning light in the instrument
cluster only comes on when the parking brake is applied.Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, if the
brake fluid is low, this warning is displayed.
The warning light in the instrument cluster also illuminates.
CAUTION
!If a vehicle is driven without releasing the parking
brake, the brakes will overheat, resulting in ineffec-
tive braking and possible brake failure.
If this warning is displayed while driving, release the
parking brake.
CAUTION
!If this warning stays on and does not go out while
driving, there is a danger of ineffective braking. If
this happens, park the vehicle in a safe place, and
contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.If the brake warning display, brake warning light,
and the Anti-lock braking system warning light are
illuminated at the same time, the braking force dis-
tribution function will not operate, so the vehicle
may be destabilized during sudden braking. Avoid
sudden braking and high-speed driving. Park the
vehicle in a safe place, and contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
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3
Charging system warning display
N00558600057
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
If there is a fault in the charging system, the warning display is
displayed on the information screen in the multi-information
display. The warning light in the instrument cluster also illumi-
nates.
The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the follow-
ing manner when brake performance is deterio-
rated.
• Confirm that the vehicle slows down when you
press down on the brake pedal harder than usual.
In some cases, the brake pedal may go all the way
to the floor.
• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking to
reduce your speed and slowly apply the parking
brake.
Depress the brake pedal to illuminate the stop
lights to alert the vehicles behind you.CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!If warnings are displayed while the engine is run-
ning, park your vehicle in a safe place as soon as
possible and contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to
have the system checked.
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Oil pressure warning display
N00558700045
Type 1
Type 2
If the engine oil pressure drops while the engine is running, the
warning display is displayed on the information screen in the
multi-information display.
NOTEThe oil pressure warning display does not show the
amount of oil. The oil level must be checked using the
dipstick.
CAUTION
!If the vehicle is driven while the engine oil is low, or
the oil level is normal but the warning is displayed,
the engine may overheat and damage may result.If the warning is displayed while the engine is run-
ning, park your vehicle in a safe place as soon as
possible and check the engine oil level.If this warning display comes on when the engine oil
level is proper, have your vehicle checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice.
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3
Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other
lights)
N00532600509
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 combination headlights and dim-
mer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights auto-
matically turn off.
[When using a key to start the engine]
• 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.
[When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine]
• If the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position
and the driver’s door is opened, a high-pitched constant
buzzer will sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
• If the ignition switch is turned to any position other than
“LOCK” and the driver’s door is opened, a low-pitched
constant buzzer will sound to remind you to return the
ignition switch.
If the ignition switch is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion with the driver’s door closed and the combination
headlights and dimmer switch in the “ ” or “ ” posi-
tion, the lights will stay on for about 3 minutes and then
turn off automatically.
NOTEThe light auto-cutout function 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.When you want to keep the lights on: If the combination headlights and dimmer switch is turned to
the “ ” or “ ” position again after the engine is turned off,
the about 3 minutes auto-cutout function described above will
not work. The lights (the parking lights, tail lights and license
plate lights) will stay on and will not turn off automatically. NOTEWhen the engine is started using the key, if the driver’s
door is opened and the key is removed, the headlight
reminder buzzer intermittently emits a high-pitched
sound. If the key is still in the ignition the key reminder
buzzer intermittently emits a low-pitched sound.
The buzzer stops when the driver’s door is closed. (A
warning is also displayed in the multi-information display.)
When the engine is started using the keyless operation
function, if the driver’s door is opened and the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” position, the headlight reminder
buzzer intermittently emits a high-pitched sound. If the
ignition switch is in any position other than “LOCK”, the
ignition switch on reminder buzzer intermittently emits a
low-pitched sound.
The buzzer stops when the driver’s door is closed. (A
warning is also displayed in the multi-information display.)
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NOTEA 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 light bulb or malfunctioning connection.
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 vehicle inspected by an 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
N00522700217
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.
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NOTEIf the ignition switch is left in the “ACC” position, the
accessory power will automatically turn off after a certain
period of time and you will no longer be able to use the
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface system
with voice recognition. The accessory power comes on
again if the ignition switch is turned from the “ACC”
position. Refer to “ACC power auto-cutout function” on
page 3-82.
You cannot use the Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone
interface system with voice recognition if your cellular
phone has a dead battery or is turned off.
Hands-free calls will not be possible in areas outside your
cellular phone service area or locations where a signal
cannot reach your phone.
Steering control switch
N00506500044
WARNING
!Although the Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone
interface system with voice recognition allows you to
make hands-free calls, if you choose to use the cellu-
lar phone while driving, you must not allow that
usage to distract you in the safe operation of your
vehicle. Anything, including cellular phone usage,
that distracts you from the safe operation of your
vehicle increases your risk of an accident. Refer to
and follow all state and local laws in your area
regarding cellular phone usage while driving.
Type 1
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Glove compartment
N00551500129
To open the glove compartment, pull the lever (A).
Card holderThere is a card holder on the inside of the glove compartment.NOTEUp to 2 cards will fit in the card holder.
WARNING
!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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3-284 Features and controls
3Assist grip
N00559000029
These grips are to support the body by hand while seated in the
vehicle.
Coat hook
(if so equipped)
N00553600108
There is a coat hook on the rear seat assist grip of the driver’s
side.
CAUTION
!Do not use the assist grips when getting into or out
of the vehicle.
The assist grips could detach and cause an accident.
WARNING
!Do not put a hanger or any heavy or pointed object
on the coat hook. If the curtain airbag was activated,
any such item could be propelled away with great
force and could prevent the curtain airbag from
inflating correctly. Hang clothes directly on the coat
hook (without using a hanger). Make sure there are
no heavy or sharp objects in the pockets of clothes
that you hang on the coat hook.
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