2011 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE ignition

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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
!
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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Charging system warning light
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This light comes on in the event of a malfunction in the charg-
ing system or when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion (engine off). When the engine is started, the light should
go out. Check to make sure that the light has gone out before
driving.
Oil pressure warning light
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This light comes on when the engine oil pressure is below nor-
mal. If the light stays on while driving, stop the engine as soon
as possible. Do not run the engine until the cause of the low oil
pressure is corrected.
CAUTION
!
If the warning light stays on after the engine has
started, the battery charging system may be mal-
functioning. In this case, take your vehicle to an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice and have the system checked.
CAUTION
!
If this light comes on when the engine oil level is not
low, have your vehicle checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
This warning light does not show the amount of oil
in the crankcase. This can only be determined by
checking the oil level with the dipstick with the
engine turned off.
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Door-ajar warning light and buzzer
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This light comes on when any door or rear hatch (ECLIPSE) is
open or not completely closed.
When the vehicle is moving at more than 5 mph (8 km/h) and
any door or rear hatch is open or ajar, a tone will sound 4 times
and the warning light will flash 4 times to inform the driver
that a door or rear hatch is not properly shut.NOTE
The goes out automatically after about 30 minutes to pre-
vent complete discharge of the battery.
Refer to “Interior light auto-cutout function (dome light
and other lights)” on page 3-175.
Multi center display
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When the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position, the
digital clock, the outside temperature (if so equipped) and the
electronic compass (if so equipped) are displayed in the multi
center display. When the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON”
position and the audio system is activate, the audio information
is displayed in the multi center display.NOTE
Putting a cellular phone in the monitor’s small storage
compartment may weaken the phone’s reception. This is
typical and does not mean that something is wrong with
the system.

Use of wireless devices such as transceivers near the mon-
itor may make the screen go dark temporarily. This is typ-
ical and does not mean that something is wrong with the
system.
CAUTION
!
Before driving, make sure that the door-ajar warn-
ing light is off.
WA R N I N G
!
When operating the system for a prolonged period,
make sure the vehicle is parked in a well ventilated
area to avoid the accumulation of toxic fumes inside
and outside of the passenger compartment.
CAUTION
!
The driver should not operate the display while the
vehicle is in motion.
When operating the system, stop the vehicle in a safe
area.
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2. When the ignition key is in the “ON” position, simulta-
neously press the “H” button and “M” button. Release the
“H” button and “M” button within 10 seconds, and the
electronic compass will switch to its compass setting
mode.3. With the electronic compass in its compass setting mode,
press the “M” button to cause the display (A) to show the
zone number that is set.
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Compass calibration
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This compass is self-calibrating, which means it automatically
makes corrections against magnetization of its components
when the vehicle is running. It should not be necessary to man-
ually calibrate the compass. If the indicated direction appears
to be wrong, first check the compass variance.
If the compass variance is correct, but the compass still shows
the wrong direction, calibrate the compass by the following
steps.NOTE
The compass adjustment mode will automatically shut off,
if no adjustment is made within about 10 seconds.1. When the ignition key is in the “ON” position, simulta-
neously press the “H” button and “M” button. Release the
“H” button and “M” button within 10 seconds, and the
electronic compass will switch to its compass setting
mode.
CAUTION
!
Adjust for compass calibration when the vehicle is
safely parked.
Although the compass calibration can be adjusted at
speeds of less than 2 mph (3 km/h), it should be
adjusted when the vehicle is safely parked.
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If the outside temperature drops below approximately 37 °F
(3°C), the outside temperature figure changes to “ICE” and the
“ICE”, “OUTSIDE TEMP”, and unit indications flash for
approximately 30 seconds to show there is a danger the road
might be icy.
Change of the outside temperature unit
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When the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position,
pressing the “H” button and “M” button simultaneously for
more than 10 seconds will switch the outside temperature unit
between °F and °C.NOTE
Disconnecting the battery cable causes the outside tem-
perature unit memory to be erased. If it has been discon-
nected, readjust the unit by the above procedure.
CAUTION
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Even when the “ICE”, “OUTSIDE TEMP”, and
unit indications do not flash, the road may be icy, so
please take care when driving.
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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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[The engine is not running, or the engine is running but the
parking brake has not been released]
The engine can be started with the headlights off when the
vehicle is stationary.NOTE
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. Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other
lights)
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If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion or removed from the ignition switch and the driver’s
door is opened with the light switch in the “ ” or “ ”
position, the lights automatically turn off.• If the driver’s door is opened after the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a high-pitched constant tone
will sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
• If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the ignition
switch, a low-pitched tone will sound to remind you to
remove the key.

If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion or removed from the ignition switch with the driver’s
door closed and the light switch in the “ ” or “ ”
position, the lights will stay on for about 3 minutes and
then turn off automatically. OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
Headlights and other lights on
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