2011 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE mirror

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DefrostersCheck these by selecting the defroster mode, and set the blower
switch on high. You should be able to feel the air blowing
against the windshield.
(Refer to “Defrosting or defogging the windshield and door
windows” on page 5-12, 5-20.)TiresCheck all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear pat-
terns. Look for stones, nails, glass, or other objects stuck in the
tread. Look for any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check the
wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires (including spare tire) for
proper pressures. Replace your tires before they are heavily
worn out.
As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system, there is a risk of damage to the tire inflation pressure
sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement
should, therefore, be performed only by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.LightsHave someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on
and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and high-beam
indicators on the instrument panel. Fluid leaksCheck the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for
fuel, water, oil, or other leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you can smell fuel, you need to find out why
immediately and have it fixed.
Safe driving techniques
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Even this vehicle’s safety equipment, and your safest driving,
cannot guarantee that you can avoid an accident or injury.
However, if you give extra attention to the following areas, you
can better protect yourself and your passengers:

Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather
conditions. Leave plenty of stopping distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

Before changing lanes, check your mirrors and use your
turn signal light.

While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicy-
clists, and pedestrians.

Always obey applicable laws and regulations. Be a polite
and alert driver. Always leave room for unexpected
events, such as sudden braking.

If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle
registration laws and make sure you will be able to get the
right fuel.
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Passenger compartment fuse location tablePassenger compartment fuse location
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Ignition coil 10 A
2 Gauge 7.5 A
3 Back-up lights 7.5 A
4 Electric convertible top 7.5 A
5 Relay 7.5 A
6 Door mirror heater 7.5 A
7— — —
8 Engine control 7.5 A
9— — —
10 — — —
11 Outside rearview mirrors 7.5 A
12 Engine control 7.5 A
13 — — —
14 Rear window wiper 15 A
15 Power door locks 15 A
16 Power outlet 15 A
17 — — —
18 — — —
19 Heater 30 A
20 Rear window defogger 30 A
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7-42 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depend-
ing on the vehicle model or specifications.

The table above shows the main equipment corresponding
to each fuse.
The fuse block does not contain spare 7.5 A, 10 A and 15
A fuses. If a fuse of one of these capacities blows, replace
it temporarily by borrowing the one that matches from:
7.5 A: Door mirror heater
10 A: Dome light (in engine compartment)
15 A: Power outlet
Replace the borrowed fuse as soon as possible.
Engine compartment fuse location table2.4 liter & 3.8 liter models

21 Sunroof 20 A
22 — — —
23 Electric window control 7.5 A
24 Electric convertible top 15 A
25 — Spare fuse 20 A
26 — Spare fuse 30 A
27 — Spare fuse 30 A No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
Engine compartment fuse location
Front
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7-50 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Inside
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ECLIPSE

NOTE
The dome light (front)/reading lights (vehicles with
sunroof) use LEDs rather than bulbs. For repair and
replacement, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Vehicles with sunroof Except for vehicles with
sunroof
Description
Wattage
1- Cargo area light 5 W
2- Dome light (Rear) 8 W
3-Dome light (Front)/
Reading lightExcept for vehicles
with sunroof8 W
Vehicles with
sunroof—
4- Vanity mirror light 1.4 W
5- Glove compartment light 1.4 W
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ECLIPSE SPYDER
NOTE
The dome light/reading lights use LEDs rather than bulbs.
For repair and replacement, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
Headlights (vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights)
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Do not attempt to disassemble or repair headlights, and do not
attempt to replace their bulbs.
Description
Wattage
1- Vanity mirror light 1.4 W
2- Dome light (Front)/Reading lights —
3- Glove compartment light 1.4 W
WA R N I N G
!
A high voltage is present in the power circuit and in
the bulbs and bulb terminals. To avoid the risk of an
electric shock, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer whenever repair or replacement is
necessary.
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Cargo area light (ECLIPSE only)
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1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver at the edge of the lens, pry
gently to remove the lens, and then remove the bulb from
the light holder.
2. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.Glove compartment light
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Have the glove compartment light bulbs replaced at an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
Vanity mirror light
(if so equipped)
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ECLIPSE1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver at the edge of the lens, pry
gently to remove the lens, and then remove the bulb from
the light holder.NOTE
Wrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the lens.
2. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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7-74 Vehicle care and maintenance
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During cold weather Salt and other chemicals spread on winter roads in some geo-
graphical areas can have a detrimental effect on the vehicle
underbody. You should flush the underbody with a high pres-
sure hose every time you wash the outside of your vehicle.
Take special care to remove mud or other debris which could
trap and hold salt and moisture.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the
rubber parts around the doors to prevent the doors from freez-
ing.NOTE
When the door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off
or crack the rubber gasket installed around the door. Pour
warm water to melt the ice. Be sure to thoroughly wipe off
the water after opening the door. To prevent freezing of
the weatherstripping on the doors, hood, etc., treat with
silicone lubricant.
Waxing
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Wax your vehicle once or twice a year, or when water does not
bead up on the paint.
Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of wax on the painted
surfaces. After the wax has dried, polish with a dry soft cloth.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.
You should wax when the painted surfaces are cool.

Make sure to do the following when using an auto-
matic car wash, with help from either this manual or
the car wash operator, to avoid damaging your vehi-
cle:
• Fold the outside rearview mirrors.
• Remove the antenna.
• Tape or remove the rear wiper arm assembly.
(ECLIPSE only)
• As your vehicle is equipped with rear spoiler,
check with the car wash operator before using the
car wash.CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should
not be used. These waxes remove rust and stain
effectively from the paintwork, but are harmful to
the finish of the paint, because they also remove
paint/clearcoat.
They are also harmful to other glossy surfaces such
as the grille, trim, moldings, etc.
Do not use gasoline, kerosene, benzene or paint thin-
ners to remove road tar or other dirt from the vehi-
cle surface.
Do not put wax on the areas having black matte
coating because it can cause uneven discoloration,
patches, blurs, etc. If these get wax on them, wipe
the wax off right away with a soft cloth and warm
water.
On vehicles with sunroof, be careful not to apply any
wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber) when wax-
ing the area around the sunroof opening.
If stained with wax, the weatherstrip cannot main-
tain a weatherproof seal with the sunroof.
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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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