2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK window

Features and controls
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3
Safety mechanism (Driver’s door window only)
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If a hand or head is trapped, for safety the door window is auto-
matically lowered a little.
After the door window is lowered, pull up the switch again to
close the door window.
NOTE

The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving con-
ditions or other circumstances cause the door window to
be subjected to a physical shock similar to that caused by
trapped hand or head.


If the safety mechanism is activated 3 or more times con-
secutively, the safety mechanism is deactivated and nor-
mal closing of the door window will be aborted.
Use the following method to return to normal operation.
1. If the door window is open, repeatedly pull up the
power window switch to fully close the door window.
2. With fully closing the window, release the switch and
then pull up the switch again for about 1 second.
WA R N I N G
!

If the safety mechanism is activated three or more
times successively, the safety mechanism will be tem-
porarily cancelled.
If a hand or head subsequently gets trapped, a seri-
ous injury can result.


The safety mechanism is deactivated while the
switch is pulled up continuously. Therefore be espe-
cially careful that hands or head are not trapped in
the door window opening.


Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in
order to activate the safety mechanism.
Your hand or head could be trapped and personal
injury could result.CAUTION
!

The safety mechanism is deactivated just before the
door window closes. This allows the door window to
close completely. Therefore be especially careful that
fingers are not trapped in the door window opening.
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3-70 Features and controls
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Lock switch
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When this switch is in the lock mode, the main switch for pas-
senger door window and the sub switch cannot be used to open
or close the door window, and the main switch will open or
close only the driver’s door window. To unlock the switch,
press it again.
What to do if you hear wind buffeting when driv-
ing
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Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure
on the ears or a booming or rumbling sound. Your vehicle may
exhibit wind buffeting when driving with one or both rear door
windows down or partially opened. This is a normal occur-
rence that can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the
rear door windows open, open the front door windows as well
as the rear door windows to minimize the condition.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
WA R N I N G
!

Before driving with a child in the vehicle, be sure to
lock the window switch to make it inoperative. Chil-
dren tampering with the switch could easily trap
their hands or heads in the window.
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Features and controls
3-77
3 Inside day/night rearview mirror
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Adjust the inside rearview mirror only after making any seat
adjustments so as to have a clear view to the rear of the vehicle.
Inside day/night rearview mirrorAdjust the inside mirror to maximize the view through the rear
window.To adjust the mirror positionIt is possible to move the mirror vertically and horizontally to
adjust its position.
WA R N I N G
!

Do not attempt to adjust the inside rearview mirror
while driving. This can be dangerous.
Be sure to adjust the mirror before driving.
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3-80 Features and controls
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To fold the mirrorThe outside mirror can be folded in toward the side window to
prevent damage when parking in tight locations.
Heated mirror
(if so equipped)
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When the rear window defogger switch is pressed with the
engine running, the outside rearview mirrors are defogged or
defrosted. Current will flow through the heater element inside
the mirrors, thus clearing away frost or condensation.
The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the defogger is on.
The heater will be turned off automatically in about 20 min-
utes.
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3-220 Features and controls
3Combination headlights and dimmer switch
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Headlights NOTE

Do 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.
Type 1Rotate 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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Features and controls
3-231
3 Wiper and washer switch
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Windshield wipersNOTE

To ensure a clear rearward view, the rear window wiper
will automatically perform several continuous operations
if the gearshift lever or the selector lever is put in the “R”
position while the windshield wipers are operating.
Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer” on page 3-238.
Except for vehicles equipped with rain sensorThe windshield wiper and washer can be operated with the
ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
If the blades are frozen to the windshield, do not operate the
wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed, other-
wise the wiper motor may be damaged.
CAUTION
!

If the washer is used in cold weather, the washer
fluid sprayed against the glass may freeze, which
may hinder visibility. Warm the glass with the
defroster before using the washer.
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off
INT- Intermittent (Speed sensitive)
LO- Slow
HI- Fast
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Features and controls
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Vehicles equipped with rain sensorThe windshield wipers can be operated with the ignition switch
in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
If the blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, do
not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades
are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.Rain sensor (if so equipped)
Can only be used when the ignition switch is “ON” position.
If the lever is put in the “AUTO” position, the rain sensor (A)
will detect the extent of rain (or snow, other moisture, dust,
etc.) and the wipers will operate automatically.
Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if the windshield is dirty
and the weather is dry.
Wiper operation under these conditions can scratch the wind-
shield and damage the wipers.MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off
INT- Auto-wiper control
Rain sensor
The wipers will automatically operate depending on the
amount of moisture on the windshield.
LO- Slow
HI- Fast
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3-238 Features and controls
3
Rear window wiper and washer
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The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
Turn the knob to operate the rear window wiper.
NOTE

The rear window wiper will automatically perform several
continuous operations if the gearshift lever or the selector
lever is put in the “R” position while the windshield wip-
ers or the rear window wiper is operating. (automatic
operation mode)
After the automatic operation, the rear window wiper will
stop operating if the knob is in the “OFF” position. If the
knob is in the “INT” position, the rear window wiper will
return to the intermittent operation.
It is possible to set the rear window wiper to perform the
automatic operation only if the gearshift lever or the selec-
tor lever is put in the “R” position while the rear window
wiper is operating with the knob in the “INT” position.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.


If the knob is in the “OFF” position, turn the knob to the
“INT” position twice quickly to operate the rear window
wiper continuously. (continuous operation mode)
Turn the knob to the “OFF” position to stop the rear win-
dow wiper continuous operation.


The wiper intermittent operation time can be adjusted.
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.


The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine com-
partment.
Check the fluid level regularly and refill if necessary.
(Refer to “Washer fluid” on page 7-21.)
OFF- Off
INT- The wiper operates continuously for several seconds then
operates intermittently at intervals of about 8 seconds.
-Washer fluid will be sprayed onto the rear window glass
while the knob is turned fully in either direction.
When the washer fluid is sprayed, the wiper will automati-
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