2011 MITSUBISHI GALANT Battery

3-122 Features and controls
3Vanity mirror
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The vanity mirror is located on the back of the sun visor.
If your vehicle is equipped with mirror lights, opening the lid
(A) of the vanity mirror will automatically turn on the mirror
lights (B).
Power outlet
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To use a “plug-in” type accessory, open the cover located in
front of the floor console, then insert the plug in the socket.
The accessory can be operated when the ignition switch is in
the “ON” or “ACC” position.
CAUTION
!
If the lid of the lighted vanity mirror is kept open for
prolonged periods of time, the battery may be dis-
charged.
CAUTION
!
Be aware that using electronic equipment with the
engine off may run the battery down.
Be sure to use a “plug-in” type accessory operating
at 12 V and 120 W or less.
When the power outlet is not in use, be sure to close
the power outlet cover. This will prevent the power
outlet from becoming dirty and possibly short-cir-
cuiting.
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Features and controls
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3 Digital clock
(if so equipped)
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When the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position,
the time is displayed.How each button works:Set the time by pressing the various buttons as described
below.
NOTE
If the battery cables are disconnected or the battery
becomes discharged, the clock will have to be reset.
H (HOUR)- Press and hold the “H” button until the correct
hour appears.
M (MINUTE)- Press and hold the “M” button until the correct
minute appears.
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3-124 Features and controls
3HomeLink® Wireless Control System
(if so
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HomeLink® Wireless Control System is a registered trademark
of Johnson Controls Inc..
HomeLink® provides a convenient way to consolidate the
functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters into
one built-in device.
HomeLink® will operate most radio frequency devices such as
garage doors, gates, home and office lighting, entry door locks
and security systems.NOTE
Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while program-
ming HomeLink®.
HomeLink® is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No sep-
arate batteries are required. If the vehicle’s battery is dis-
charged or is disconnected, HomeLink® will retain all
programming.

Once HomeLink® is programmed, retain the original
transmitter for future programming procedures (for exam-
ple, new vehicle purchases). Upon sale of the vehicle, the
programmed HomeLink® buttons should be erased for
security purposes.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not use HomeLink® with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as
required by U.S. Federal Regulations. A garage door
opener which cannot detect an object in the path of
a closing garage door and then automatically stop
and reverse, does not meet current U.S. Federal
Regulations. Using a garage door opener without
these features increases the risk of serious injury or
death.
During programming, your garage door or gate may
open or close. Make sure that people and objects are
clear of the garage door or gate that you are pro-
gramming.
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3-126 Features and controls
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6. If the indicator light on HomeLink® blinks rapidly for 2
seconds and then turns solid, HomeLink® has picked up a
“rolling code” garage door opener signal. Now continue
with the next steps to train HomeLink® to complete the
programming.
7. Press and release the “smart” or “learn” program button
located on the garage door opener’s motor to activate the
“training mode”. This button is usually located near the
antenna wire that hangs down from the motor. If the wire
originates from under a light lens, you will need to
remove the lens to access the program button.NOTE
Once you have pressed and released the program button
on the garage door opener’s motor and the “training light”
is on, you have 30 seconds in which to perform step 8.
Use the help of a second person for convenience to assist
when performing this step.
8. Quickly within 30 seconds of pressing and releasing the
garage door opener program button, firmly press and
release HomeLink® button you’ve just programmed.
Press and release HomeLink® button up to three times to
complete the training.
9. To program the remaining HomeLink® buttons for addi-
tional door or gate openers, follow steps 2-8 only.NOTE
Do not repeat step 1 unless you want to “clear” all previ-
ously programmed HomeLink® buttons.
If you have any questions or are having difficulty programming
your HomeLink® buttons, please refer to the HomeLink® web
site at: www.homelink.com or call 1-800-355-3515.
Programming HomeLink® for Canadian cus-
tomersPrior to 1992, D.O.C regulations required hand-held transmit-
ters to stop transmitting after 2 seconds. To program your
hand-held transmitter to HomeLink®, continue to press and
hold HomeLink® button (note steps 2 through 4 under “Pro-
gramming HomeLink®”) while you press and re-press
(“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter every 2 seconds until the
indicator light flashes rapidly (indicating successful program-
ming).Operating HomeLink® To operate, simply press the appropriate programmed
HomeLink® button. The red indicator light will illuminate
while the signal is being transmitted. Programming trouble diagnosisIf HomeLink® does not quickly learn the hand-held transmitter
information:

Replace the hand-held transmitter batteries with new bat-
teries.

Position the hand-held transmitter with its battery area
facing away from HomeLink® surface.

Press and hold both HomeLink® and hand-held transmit-
ter buttons without interruption.

Position the hand-held transmitter 2 to 5 inches (50 to 126
mm) away from HomeLink® surface. Hold the transmit-
ter in that position for up to 15 seconds. If HomeLink® is
not programmed within that time, try holding the trans-
mitter in another position with the indicator light in view
at all times.
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Driving safety
4-5
4 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.
Driving during cold weather
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Check the battery, including terminals and cables. During
extremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong.
Also, the battery power level may drop because more
power is used for cold starting and driving.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the engine runs
at the proper speed and if the headlights are as bright as
normally. Charge or replace the battery if necessary. Dur-
ing extreme cold weather, it is possible that a very low
battery could freeze.

Warm the engine sufficiently. After starting the engine,
allow a short warm-up time to distribute oil to all cylin-
ders. Then drive your vehicle slowly.
Stay at low speeds at first so that the transaxle fluid has
time to spread to all the lubrication points.
WA R N I N G
!
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any
spark or flame can cause the battery to explode,
which could cause serious injury or death.
Always wear protective clothes and a face mask
when working with your battery, or let a skilled
mechanic do it.
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4-8 Driving safety
4Loading information
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It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can
carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and
includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and non-factory-
installed options. The tire and loading information placard
located on the driver’s door sill of your vehicle will show how
much weight it may properly carry.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the following terms
before loading your vehicle:

Vehicle maximum load on the tire: load on an individual
tire that is determined by distributing to each axle its share
of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by
two.

Vehicle normal load on the tire: load on an individual tire
that is determined by distributing to each axle its share of
the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant
weight and dividing by two.

Maximum loaded vehicle weight: the sum of -
(a) Curb weight;
(b) Accessory weight;
(c) Vehicle capacity weight; and
(d) Production options weight.
Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant.

Accessory weight: the combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic
transmission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as factory- installed equipment
(whether installed or not).

Vehicle capacity weight: the rated cargo and luggage load
plus 150 lbs (68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity.

Production options weight: the combined weight of those
installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs
(2.3 kg) in excess of those standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride level-
ers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.

Normal occupant weight: 150 lbs (68 kg) times the num-
ber of specified occupants. (In your vehicle the number is
3)

Occupant distribution: distribution of occupants in a vehi-
cle as specified. (In your vehicle the distribution is 2 in
front, 1 in second seat)
WA R N I N G
!
Never overload your vehicle. Overloading can dam-
age your vehicle, adversely affect vehicle perfor-
mance, including handling and braking, cause tire
failure, and result in an accident.
*: 150 lbs (68 kg) is the weight of one person as defined by
U.S.A. and Canadian regulations.
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Comfort controls
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To listen to the radio
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1. Press the PWR switch (1) to turn the audio system on and
off. The system turns on in the last mode used.
2. Press the RADIO button (3) to select the desired band
(AM/FM1/FM2).
3. Press the SEEK button (4 or 5) to tune to a station, or
press one of the memory select buttons (2) to tune in to a
station memorized for that button.To tune the radioAutomatic tuning
1. After pressing the SEEK button (4 or 5), reception of the
selected station will begin.
2. Press the SCAN button (6). SCAN indicator (8) will come
on and the radio will tune consecutively to each available
station for about 5 seconds per station. If you want to stop
scanning, press the SCAN button again.
The frequency display of the current station blinks once
per second during SCAN.
Manual tuning
The frequency changes every time the TUNE/FOLDER switch
(7) is turned.
Turn the switch to select the desired station. To enter frequencies into the memoryAs many as 6 AM and 12 FM stations can be entered into the
memory.To store a frequency in the memory, follow these steps:
1. Press the SEEK button (4 or 5), or turn the
TUNE/FOLDER switch (7) to tune to the frequency you
wish to keep in the memory.
2. Press one of the memory select buttons (2) until it beeps.
The sound will be momentarily interrupted while the fre-
quency is being entered into the memory. The number of
the button matching the entry in the memory as well as the
frequency are displayed.
3. The preset memory setting is retrieved by pressing the
button and then releasing it within about 2 seconds.
NOTE
Disconnecting the battery cables erases all the radio sta-
tion settings stored in the memory.
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Comfort controls
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To listen to the radio
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1. Press the PWR switch (1) or RADIO button (3) to turn on
the radio.
Press the PWR switch again to switch it off.
2. Press the RADIO button (3) to select the desired band
(AM/FM1/FM2).
3. Press the SEEK button (4 or 5) to tune to a station, or
press one of the memory select buttons (2) to tune in to a
station memorized for that button.To tune the radioAutomatic tuning
1. After pressing the SEEK button (4 or 5), reception of the
selected station will begin.
2. Press the SCAN button (6). SCAN indicator (8) will come
on and the radio will tune consecutively to each available
station for about 5 seconds per station. If you want to stop
scanning, press the SCAN button again.
The frequency display of the current station blinks once
per second during SCAN.
Manual tuning
The frequency changes every time the TUNE/FOLDER switch
(7) is turned.
Turn the switch to select the desired station. To enter frequencies into the memoryAs many as 6 AM and 12 FM stations can be entered into the
memory.To store a frequency in the memory, follow these steps:
1. Press the SEEK button (4 or 5), or turn the
TUNE/FOLDER switch (7) to tune to the frequency you
wish to keep in the memory.
2. Press one of the memory select buttons (2) until it beeps.
The sound will be momentarily interrupted while the fre-
quency is being entered into the memory. The number of
the button matching the entry in the memory as well as the
frequency are displayed.
3. The preset memory setting is retrieved by pressing the
button and then releasing it within about 2 seconds.
NOTE
Disconnecting the battery cables erases all the radio sta-
tion settings stored in the memory.
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