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3Combination headlights and dimmer switch
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HeadlightsNOTE
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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[When the engine is started, and the parking brake is released]
The daytime running lights will be illuminated:NOTE
Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go
out until the key is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion.
[When the engine is not running, or when the engine is running
but the parking brake is not released]
The engine starts when the lights are off.
NOTE
The sensitivity of the automatic on/off control can be
adjusted.
For further information, please contact your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automatic on/off con-
trol by affixing a sticker or label to the windshield.
If the lights do not turn on or off with the switch in the
“AUTO” position, manually operate the switch. Have the
system checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
OFF The daytime running lights illuminated
AUTOThe daytime running lights illuminated
Headlights and other lights turn on and off automati-
cally in accordance with outside light level.
The daytime running lights illuminated
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
OFF All lights off
AUTOHeadlights and other lights turn on and off automati-
cally in accordance with outside light level.
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
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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
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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 switch is removed.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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To adjust intermittent intervals
With the lever in the “INT” (speed sensitive intermittent opera-
tion) position, the intermittent intervals can be adjusted by
turning the knob (A). NOTE
The speed-sensitive-operation function of the windshield
wipers can be deactivated.
For further information, please contact your authorized
MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer or a repair facility of your
choice. On vehicles equipped with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System, screen operations can be used to
make the adjustment. Refer to separate owner’s manual
for details.Misting function
The misting function can be used when the ignition switch is in
the “ON or “ACC” position.
The wipers will operate once if the wiper lever is raised to the
“MIST” position and released. This operation is useful when it
is drizzling, etc. The wipers will continue to operate while the
lever is held in the “MIST” position.
1- Fast
2- Slow
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NOTE
To protect the rubber parts of the wipers, this operation of
the wipers does not take place when the vehicle is station-
ary and the ambient temperature is about 32 °F (0 °C) or
lower.
Do not cover the sensor by affixing a sticker or label to the
windshield. Also, do not put any water-repellent coating
on the windshield. The rain sensor would not be able to
detect the extent of rain, and the wipers might stop work-
ing normally.
In the following cases, the rain sensor may be malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle checked at an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
When the wipers operate at a constant interval despite
changes in the extent of rain.
When the wipers do not operate even though it is rain-
ing.
The wipers may automatically operate when things such
as rain, dust, mud, insects, tree sap, oil or salt are affixed
to the windshield on top of the rain sensor or when the
windshield is frozen. (Wrong operation may also occur
due to strong electromagnetic waves, etc.) Objects affixed
to the windshield will stop the wipers when the wipers
cannot remove them.
To make the wipers operate again, then move the lever to
the “LO” or “HI” position.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice when replacing the wind-
shield glass.
CAUTION
!
With the ignition switch in the “ON” position and
the lever in the “AUTO” position, the wipers may
automatically operate in the situations described
below. When cleaning the outside surface of the wind-
shield, if you touch the rain sensor.
When cleaning the outside surface of the wind-
shield, if you wipe with a cloth the rain sensor.
When using an automatic car wash.
A physical shock is applied to the windshield.
A physical shock is applied to the rain sensor.If your hands get trapped, you could suffer injuries
or the wipers could malfunction. Be sure to turn the
ignition switch to the “OFF” position or move the
lever to the “OFF” position to deactivate the rain
sensor.
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To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor
With the lever in the “AUTO” (rain sensor) position, it is possi-
ble to adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor by turning the
knob (B).
NOTE
Automatic wiper operation (rain sensitive) can be changed
to intermittent operation, either vehicle speed sensitive or
not vehicle speed sensitive.
For further information, please contact your authorized
MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
On vehicles equipped with Mitsubishi Multi-Communica-
tion System, screen operations can be used to make the
adjustment.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
“+”- Higher sensitivity to rain
“-”- Lower sensitivity to rain
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3Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface
(if so equipped)
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The Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface allows for making/receiving
hands-free calls in the vehicle using a Bluetooth
® compatible
cellular phone based on the wireless communication technol-
ogy commonly known as Bluetooth
®. It also allows the user to
play music, saved in a Bluetooth
® music player, from the vehi-
cle’s speakers.
The system is equipped with a voice recognition function,
which allows you to make hands-free calls by simple switch
operations and voice command operations using a defined
voice tree.
The Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface can be used when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
Before you can use the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface, you must pair
the Bluetooth
® device and Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface. Refer to
“Connecting the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface and Bluetooth
®
device” on page 3-243.
Bluetooth
® is a registered trademark of BLUETOOTH SIG,
INC.
NOTE
If 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
Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface. 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 3-88.
The Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface cannot be used if the Blue-
tooth
® device has a dead battery or the device power is
turned off.
Hands-free calls will not be possible if your phone does
not have service available.
If you place the Bluetooth
® device in the vehicle’s third
seat or luggage compartment, you may not be able to use
the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface.
WA R N I N G
!
Although the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface allows you to
make hands-free calls, if you choose to use the cellu-
lar phone while driving, you must not allow yourself
to be distracted from the safe operation of your vehi-
cle. Anything, including cellular phone usage, that
distracts you from the safe operation of your vehicle
increases your risk of an accident.
Refer to and comply with all state and local laws in
your area regarding cellular phone usage while driv-
ing.
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Volume up buttonPress this button to increase the volume. Volume down buttonPress this button to decrease the volume.SPEECH button
Press this button to change to voice recognition mode.
While the system is in voice recognition mode, “Listen-
ing” will appear on the audio display.
If you press the button briefly while in voice recognition
mode, it will interrupt prompting and allow voice com-
mand input.
Pressing the button longer will deactivate the voice recog-
nition mode.
Pressing this button briefly during a call will enable voice
recognition and allow voice command input.
PICK-UP button
Press this button when an incoming call is received to
answer the telephone.
When another call is received during a call, press this but-
ton to put the first caller on hold and talk to the new caller.
In such circumstances, you can press the button briefly
to switch between callers. You will switch to the first
caller and the other caller will be put on hold.
To establish a three-way call in such situations, press the
SPEECH button to enter voice recognition mode and
then say “Join calls.”
HANG-UP button
Press this button when an incoming call is received to
refuse the call.
Press this button during a call to end the current call.
When another call is on hold, you will switch to that call.
If this button is pressed in the voice recognition mode, the
voice recognition mode will be deactivated.
NOTE
When you press the SPEECH button to enter voice recog-
nition mode with a cellular phone paired to the system,
current information on the cellular phone, such as
“remaining battery life,” “signal strength” or “roaming,”
will be displayed on the audio display.*
*: Some cellular phones will not send this information to
the Bluetooth
® 2.0 interface.
Call waiting and three-way calls can be used by the Blue-
tooth
® 2.0 interface, only if it is possible to use those ser-
vices with your cellular phone.
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