2011 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE keyless

3-12 Features and controls
3
4. Install a new battery with the + side (A) down.
5. Close the remote control transmitter firmly.
6. Place the remote control transmitter in the remote control
transmitter case, then securely close the remote control
transmitter case.
7. Check the keyless entry system to see that it works. NOTE
You may purchase a replacement battery at an electric
appliance store.

Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer can replace the
battery for you if you prefer.
+ side
- side
Coin type battery CR1620
CAUTION
!
When the remote control transmitter case is opened,
be careful to keep water, dust, etc. out. Also, do not
touch the internal components.
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3-16 Features and controls
3Rear hatch (ECLIPSE)/Trunk lid
(ECLIPSE SPYDER)
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NOTE
Locking/unlocking of the driver’s door by using the
keyless entry system also locks/unlocks the rear hatch or
trunk lid.
To open
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1. Press the rear hatch or trunk button (A) to open the rear
hatch or trunk lid. The rear hatch or trunk lid will pop up
slightly. Lift it from this point.
WA R N I N G
!
It is dangerous to drive with the rear hatch or trunk
lid open since carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter
the cabin. CO is an invisible, odorless gas that can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
CAUTION
!
Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading
and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could
lead to burns.
ECLIPSE ECLIPSE SPYDER
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Features and controls
3-17
3
2. Slip your hand into the gap (B) under the rear hatch or
trunk, and raise the rear hatch or trunk lid to open it.NOTE
It is also possible to open the rear hatch or trunk lid using
the remote control transmitter. (See “Keyless entry sys-
tem” on page 3-7.)

The cargo area light (ECLIPSE only) comes on when the
rear hatch is opened, and goes out when it is closed.
To close
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Pull the rear hatch grip (A) or trunk lid downward as illustrated
and let it go before the rear hatch or trunk lid closes com-
pletely. Gently slam the rear hatch or trunk lid from the outside
so that it is completely closed.
ECLIPSE ECLIPSE SPYDER
CAUTION
!
To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt
to close the rear hatch or trunk lid without letting go
of the rear hatch or trunk lid grip.
Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the rear hatch or trunk lid is locked. If the rear
hatch or trunk lid opens while driving the vehicle,
objects stored in the cargo area could fall out onto
the road.ECLIPSE ECLIPSE SPYDER
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3
Dome light (Front)/Reading lights-Type1
(if so
equipped)
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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 or rear
hatch is opened. When all the doors (including the
rear hatch) are closed, the dome light is dimmed
gradually for 30 seconds then goes out. However,
the light goes out immediately without being
dimmed if:

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion.

All the doors (including the rear hatch) are
locked using the power door lock switch, or
the remote control switch of the keyless entry
system.
NOTE
If the ignition key is removed with the doors
and the rear hatch closed, the dome light
comes on for 30 seconds and then goes out.
2 (OFF) - The dome light goes off.
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Features and controls
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3
Reading lights
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Push the reading light switch (B) to turn on the light. This light
produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map light.
Push the reading light switch again to turn the light off.
(DOOR) - The dome light comes on when any door or rear
hatch is opened. When all the doors (including the
rear hatch) are closed, the dome light is dimmed
gradually for 30 seconds then goes out. However,
the light goes out immediately without being
dimmed if:

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion.

All the doors (including the rear hatch) are
locked using the power door lock switch, or
the remote control switch of the keyless entry
system.
NOTE
If the ignition key is removed with the doors
and the rear hatch closed, the dome light
comes on for 30 seconds and then goes out.
(OFF) - The dome light goes off.
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Dome light (Rear) (ECLIPSE only)
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The dome light can be turned on by sliding the dome light
switch.
Cargo area light (ECLIPSE only)
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The cargo area light comes on when the rear hatch is opened.
When the rear hatch is closed, the cargo area light goes off.
1 ( ) -
The dome light comes on.
2 ( ) -The dome light comes on when any door or rear hatch is
opened. When all the doors (including the rear hatch)
are closed, the dome light is dimmed gradually for 30
seconds then goes out. However, the light goes out
immediately without being dimmed if:

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

All the doors (including the rear hatch) are locked
using the power door lock switch, or the remote
control switch of the keyless entry system.
NOTE
If the ignition key is removed with the doors and
the rear hatch closed, the dome light comes on for
30 seconds and then goes out.
3 ( ) -
The dome light goes off.
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3
Interior light auto-cutout function (dome light
and other lights)
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If any of the interior lights are left on with the ignition switch
in the “LOCK” position, the lights go out automatically after
about 30 minutes.
The lights come on again if the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” or “ACC” position, any door or the rear hatch
(ECLIPSE) is opened and closed, or the keyless entry system is
operated.
Glove compartment
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Ty p e 1To open, pull the lever (A).
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Alphabetical index
4
G
Gauges 3-105
General maintenance 7-33
General vehicle data 9-5
Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-175
Glove compartment light
Bulb capacity 7-50
,7-51
Replacement 7-69
H
Hands-free Bluetooth
® cellular phone interface system with
voice recognition 3-138
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-131
Hazard warning lights 3-112
Head restraints 2-12
Headlight levelling switch 3-129
Headlights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Dimmer 3-128
Headlight flasher 3-129
High beam indicator 3-112
Levelling switch 3-129
Replacement 7-51,7-52
Switch 3-126
High-mounted stop light
Bulb capacity 7-49
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-36Horn switch 3-137
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-60
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-4
Indicator 3-112
Indicator and warning light package 3-111
Inside emergency trunk lid release 3-20
Inside rear hatch/trunk lid release 3-18
Inside rearview mirror 3-56
Instrument cluster 3-105
Instrument panel control switch 3-139
Interior lights 3-170
J
Jack 6-9
Storage 6-8
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key reminder buzzer 3-14
,3-62
Keyless entry system 3-7
Keys 3-2L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Bulb capacity 7-49
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