2011 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE brake

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[If the indicator blinks]• If the temperature of the braking system increases
excessively, due to continuous brake control on a
slippery road surface, the indicator will blinks
and operation of the traction control function will
be suspended to protect the brake system. (Normal
operation of the vehicle will not be affected.) Park
your vehicle in a safe place. When the temperature
in the braking system has come down, the indi-
cator will be turned off and the traction control
function will start operating again.CAUTION
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CAUTION
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If the vehicle is towed with the ignition key in the
“ON” position and only the front wheels or only the
rear wheels raised off the ground, the ASC may
operate, resulting in an accident. When towing the
vehicle with the front wheels raised, keep the igni-
tion key in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position. When
towing the vehicle with the rear wheels raised, keep
the ignition key in the “ACC” position.
Refer to “Towing” on page 6-20.
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NOTE
Cruise control may not be able to keep your speed on
uphills or downhills.

Your speed may drop on a steep uphill. You may have to
use the accelerator pedal if you want to stay at your set
speed.

Your speed may increase to more than the set speed on a
steep downhill. You must use the brake to control your
speed. If your speed increases too much, turn off the
cruise control. (Refer to “To deactivate” on page 3-95.)
Cruise control indicator
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This indicator comes on when cruise control is activated by
operation of the cruise control main switch.

Cruise control is not recommended when driving
conditions will not allow you to stay at the same
speed, such as in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, wet, or slippery, or on a
steep downhill.
For vehicles with manual transaxle, if you shift to
“N” (Neutral) in cruise control mode without press-
ing the clutch first, the engine will run too fast and
might be damaged.
CAUTION
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To decrease the set speed
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There are 2 ways to reduce the set speed.Cruise control leverPull the cruise control lever down and hold it while driving at
the set speed, and you will slow down (coast) gradually.
When you reach your desired speed, release the switch. Your
cruising speed is now set.
To slow down in small amounts, press the cruise control lever
down for less than 1 second and release it.
Each time you press the lever down, your vehicle will slow
down by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Brake pedalPress the brake pedal (which disengages the cruise control),
then pull the cruise control lever down momentarily to set a
new desired cruise speed.
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To accelerate for passing
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Press the accelerator pedal as you would normally. When you
release the pedal, the cruise control will return to your set
speed.
To deactivate
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The cruise control can be turned off as follows:

Push the main switch (A) at the end of the lever.
(Main switch OFF)

Pull the cruise control lever (B) toward you.
The cruise control can be turned off automatically in any of the
following ways:

By slightly tapping the brake pedal or pressing down on it
to slow your speed.

By pressing the clutch pedal down (for vehicles with man-
ual transaxle).

By moving the selector lever to “N” (NEUTRAL) posi-
tion (for vehicles with automatic transaxle).

When your speed slows to about 10 mph (15 km/h) or
more below the set speed because of a hill, etc.
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3 Indicator and warning light package
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Ty p e 1 Ty p e 21- ASC OFF indicator → P. 3 - 8 8
2- ASC indicator → P.3-88
3- Anti-lock braking system warning light
→ P.3-83
4- Cruise control indicator → P.3-91
5- Door-ajar warning light → P. 3 - 1 1 5
6- Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights → P. 3 - 1 1 2
7- Charging system warning light → P. 3 - 1 1 4
8- Brake warning light → P. 3 - 1 1 2
9- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light
→ P.2-44
10- Tire pressure monitoring system warning light → P.3-98
11- Oil pressure warning light → P. 3 - 1 1 4
12- Low-fuel warning light → P. 3 - 1 0 913- Driver ’s seat belt reminder/warning light
→ P. 2 - 1 8
14- Selector lever position indicator (if so equipped)
→ P. 3 - 7 4
15- High beam indicator → P. 3 - 1 1 2
16- Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON”
or “Check engine light”) → P. 3 - 1 1 3
17- Immobilizer indicator → P. 3 - 3
18- Front fog light indicator → P. 3 - 1 1 2
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3-112 Features and controls
3Indicator
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Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
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The arrows will flash in time with the corresponding exterior
turn signals when the turn signal lever is used.
Both arrows will flash when the hazard warning flasher switch
is pressed. NOTE
If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator
stays on without flashing, check for a malfunctioning turn
signal light bulb or turn signal connection.High beam indicator
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A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.Front fog light indicator
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This indicator comes on while the front fog lights are on.
Warning lights
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Brake warning light
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This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the
“ON” position (engine off).
When the engine is started, the light should go off.
The light will illuminate under the following conditions:

When the parking brake lever is engaged.

When the brake fluid level in the reservoir falls to a low
level.

When the brake circuit is not operating correctly.
Before driving your vehicle, release the parking brake and
make certain that the brake warning light has gone out.
CAUTION
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Brake performance or your ability to control the
vehicle may be compromised or the vehicle may
become unstable if the brakes are applied suddenly
in the following situations:
• The brake warning light does not illuminate when
the parking brake is applied or does not turn off
when the parking brake is released.
• The brake warning light remains illuminated dur-
ing driving.
• If any of the above situations occur, stop the vehi-
cle in a safe location, avoiding any sudden brake
application, contact and your nearest authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
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Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)
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This indicator is a part of the onboard diagnostic (OBD) sys-
tem which monitors the emissions, engine, and automatic
transaxle control systems. If a problem is detected in one of
these systems, this indicator comes on. When the ignition key
is turned to the “ON” position, this indicator normally comes
on and goes off a few seconds later.
This indicator will come on if the fuel tank filler cap is not
properly tightened. If the indicator comes on and stays on after
refueling, stop the engine and check that the cap is properly
tightened. (Turn the cap clockwise until you hear clicking
sounds.)
If this indicator does not go off after several seconds or lights
up while driving, have the system checked as soon as possible
at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
NOTE
Do not disconnect the battery cable when the Engine mal-
function indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) is on.
The engine electronic control module stores critical OBD
information (especially exhaust emission data), which
may be lost if the battery cable is disconnected while the
engine malfunction indicator is on. This will make it diffi-
cult to diagnose the cause of future problems.

The vehicle should be brought to a stop in the fol-
lowing manner when brake performance has deteri-
orated while driving.
• Press the brake pedal harder than usual.
• Should the brakes fail, shift down to a lower gear
to reduce your speed and slowly pull the parking
brake lever to park your vehicle. Press the brake
pedal to operate your rear brake lights to alert
vehicles behind you.CAUTION
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CAUTION
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Driving for a long time with the engine malfunction
indicator on may cause more damage to the emission
control system. This could also affect fuel economy
and drivability.
If this indicator does not come on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position, have the system
checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice.
If the indicator comes on while the engine is run-
ning, avoid driving at high speeds.
During vehicle operation with the indicator on, the
vehicle may not accelerate when you depress the
accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle is stationary with the indicator on,
you must depress the brake pedal more firmly than
usual since the engine idling speed is higher than
usual and the vehicle with an automatic transaxle
has a stronger tendency to creep forward.
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3-126 Features and controls
3Combination headlights and dimmer switch
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Headlights Rotate 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.[When the engine is started and the parking brake is released]
The daytime running lights come on.
*1: Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights
*2: Vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights
NOTE
Once the daytime running lights have been turned on, the
illuminated lights do not go off until the ignition switch is
turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position.OFF*1 Headlights illuminate dimly
*2Headlights illuminate, tail, front and rear side-
marker lights, license plate
*1Headlights illuminate dimly and Parking, tail, front
and rear side-marker lights, license plate and instru-
ment panel lights on
*2Headlights illuminate and Parking, tail, front and
rear side-marker lights, license plate and instrument
panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
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