2011 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE warning lights

6-2 For emergencies
6If the vehicle breaks down
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the shoulder
and turn on the hazard warning flashers. If there is no shoulder,
or the shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly, with
the hazard lights flashing, until you come to a safe stopping
place. Keep the flashers flashing. If the engine stops/fails If the engine stops, there will be no power assist to the steering
and brakes, making these difficult to use.

The brake booster will not work, so the brakes will not
grip well. The brake pedal will be harder to press than
usual.

Since there is no power steering assist, the steering wheel
will be hard to turn. Turning the steering wheel requires
more effort than usual. When the engine fails at the intersection Get help from your passengers, bystanders, etc. to push the
vehicle and move it to a safe zone.
Jump-starting the engine
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or
dead, you can start it with the battery from another vehicle
using jumper cables.
1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch bands or brace-
lets that might make an accidental electrical contact.
2. Position the vehicles close enough together so that the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t
touching each other.
WA R N I N G
!
When using jumper cables to start a vehicle, follow
the procedures and be very cautious.
CAUTION
!
Do not try to start your vehicle by pushing or tow-
ing. Vehicles with automatic transaxles cannot be
started this way. Pushing or towing a vehicle that
has a manual transaxle may overheat and damage
the catalytic converter. Also, there is more risk of an
accident when a vehicle is being pushed or towed.
CAUTION
!
Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt bat-
tery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt, both systems
can be damaged.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-15
7 Brake fluid/Clutch fluid
(if so equipped)
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The brake fluid and the clutch fluid share the reservoir tank.To check the fluid levelThe fluid level must be between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks
on the reservoir.
The fluid level is monitored by a float. When the brake fluid
level falls below the “MIN” mark, the brake fluid warning
lamp lights up.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the brake pads, but
this does not indicate any abnormality.
The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked when doing
other work under the engine hood. The brake system should
also be checked for leaks at the same time.If the fluid level falls markedly in a short length of time, it indi-
cates leaks from the brake system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Fluid typeUse the brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reser-
voir cap must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and water out.
CAUTION
!
Do not let any petroleum-based fluid touch, mix
with, or get into the brake fluid. This will damage
the seals.
Be careful when handling brake fluid. It can damage
painted surfaces.
Use only the listed brake fluid. Different brands of
brake fluid have different additives, and these can
cause a chemical reaction. Do not mix brands of
brake fluid.
Keep the reservoir tank cap closed to keep the brake
fluid from evaporating.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Fuse (+B)
80 A*
1
2 Radiator fan motor30 A*
2,
50 A*3
3 Anti-lock braking system
60 A*
1
4 Ignition switch
40 A*1
5 Power window control
30 A*1
6 Front fog lights 15 A
7 Heated seat 20 A
8 Horn 15 A
9 Engine control 20 A
10 Air conditioning 10 A
11 Stop lights 7.5 A
12 Audio 30 A
13 Alternator 7.5 A
14 Hazard warning flasher 10 A
15 Automatic transaxle 20 A
16 Headlight high beam (right) 10 A
17 Headlight high beam (left) 10 A
18 Headlight low beam (right)10 A*4,
20 A*5
19 Headlight low beam (left)10 A*
4,
20 A*5
20 Position light (right) 7.5 A
21 Position light (left) 7.5 A
22 Dome light 10 A
23 Radio 15 A
24
Fuel pump 15 A
25 Windshield wiper 30 A
26 Electric convertible top
40 A*
1
*1:Fusible link
*2:Fusible link (2.4 liter models)
*3:Fusible link (3.8 liter models)
*4:Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights
*5:Vehicles with high intensity discharge headlightsNo.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
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Alphabetical index
1
A
Accessory (installation) 1-7
Active stability control 3-85
ASC indicator 3-88
ASC OFF indicator 3-88
ASC OFF switch 3-86
Skid control function 3-86
Traction control function 3-85
Air cleaner filter 7-11
Air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning 5-14
Important operating tips for the air conditioning 5-22
Manual air conditioning 5-5
Air conditioning label 9-2
Aluminum wheels 7-76
Antenna
Glass antenna 5-74
Satellite radio antenna 5-75
Whip antenna 5-74
Anti-lock braking system 3-82
Warning light 3-83
ASC 3-85
ASC indicator 3-88
ASC OFF indicator 3-88
ASC OFF switch 3-86
Audio system 5-24
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger-
Type 2 5-39AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player-Type 1
5-26
AM/FM/Satellite electronically tuned radio with CD
autochanger-Type 3 5-39
Error codes 5-67
Handling of compact discs 5-71
Steering wheel remote control switch 5-65
Automatic transaxle 3-71
Fluid 7-12
,9-9
Selector lever operation 3-72
Selector lever positions 3-76
Sports mode 3-77
B
Back-up lights
Bulb capacity 7-49
Replacement 7-59
Ball joint, steering linkage seals and drive shaft boots 7-34
Battery 7-16
Charging system warning light 3-114
Checking battery electrolyte level 7-17
Disconnection and connection 7-18
During cold weather 7-18
Specification 9-8
Brake
Anti-lock braking system 3-82
Braking 4-6
Fluid 7-15
,9-9
Hose 7-33
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Alphabetical index
2Parking brake 3-54
Parking brake lever stroke 7-30
Pedal 3-80
Pedal free play 7-30
Power brakes 3-81
Service brake 3-80
Warning light 3-112
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-47
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-9
Cargo area light 3-174
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-69
Cargo loads 4-12
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-114
Child restraints 2-24
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-71
Outside of your vehicle 7-73
Clutch
Fluid 7-15
Pedal free play 7-29
Coat hooks 3-180
Coin holder 3-177Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-126
Consumer information 8-2
Convertible top 3-31
,7-76
Coolant (engine) 7-10,9-9
Cruise control 3-90
Indicator 3-91
Cup holder 3-178
D
Defogger (rear window) 3-136
Dimensions 9-5
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-128
Disc brake pads 7-33
Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-68
Switch 3-174
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-68
Switch 3-171
,3-172
Door-ajar warning buzzer 3-115
Doors
Lock 3-13
Power door locks 3-15
Drive belt 7-34
Driving during cold weather 4-5
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
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Alphabetical index
3
E
Electric convertible top 3-31
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-136
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-3
Emission-control system maintenance 7-31
Engine
Compartment 7-6
Coolant 7-10
,9-9
Coolant temperature gauge 3-110
Hood 7-4
Malfunction indicator 3-113
Oil and oil filter 7-7
,9-9
Overheating 6-6
Serial number 9-3
Specifications 9-7
Error codes 5-67
,5-69
Exhaust system 7-36
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-176
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid 7-12
,9-9
Brake fluid 7-15
,9-9
Clutch fluid 7-15
Engine coolant 7-10,9-9
Manual transaxle fluid 9-9
Power steering fluid 7-16
,9-9Washer fluid 7-14
,9-9
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-9
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Indicator 3-112
Replacement 7-57
Switch 3-132
For cold and snowy weather 7-37
Front seats 2-4
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-55
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-56
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel gauge 3-109
Fuel hoses 7-32
Low-fuel warning light 3-109
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-8
Tank capacity 1-5,9-9
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuse links 7-37
Fuses 7-38
Block location 7-38
Identification 7-44
Load capacities 7-40
Replacement 7-45
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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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Alphabetical index
5
Replacement 7-66
Light dimmer control 3-110
Loading information 4-7
Low-fuel warning light 3-109
Lubricants 9-9
Luggage hooks 3-180
M
Manual transaxle 3-67
Fluid 9-9
Oil 7-14
Shift points (recommended speed) 3-69
Mirror
Inside rearview mirror 3-56
Outside rearview mirrors 3-58
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle 1-7
Multi center display 3-115
N
Notepad holder 3-177
O
Octane requirement 1-2
Odometer 3-107
Oil
Engine oil 7-7
Manual transaxle oil 7-14
Oil pressure warning light 3-114
Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-22Outside rearview mirrors 3-58
Overheating 6-6
P
Parking 4-6
Parking brake 3-54
Parking brake lever stroke 7-30
Parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-53
Pen holder 3-177
Polishing 7-75
Power brakes 3-81
Power door locks 3-15
Power outlet 3-169
Power steering
Fluid 7-16
,9-9
System 3-90
Power windows 3-26
Puncture (Tire changing) 6-9
R
Radiator cap 7-11
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD autochanger-
Type 2 5-39
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with CD player-Type 1
5-26
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