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If the blades are frozen to the windscreen, do not
operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the
blades are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be
damaged.MIST-Misting function
The wipers will operate once.OFF-OffAUTO-Auto-wiper control
Rain sensor
The wipers will automatically operate
depending on the degree of wetness on
the windscreen.LO-SlowHI-Fast
Rain sensor
Can only be used when the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
If the lever is put in the “AUTO” position, the rain
sensor (A) will detect the extent of rain (or snow,
other moisture, dust, etc.) and the wipers will oper-
ate automatically.
Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if the wind-
screen is dirty and the weather is dry.
Wiper operation under these conditions can scratch
the windscreen and damage the wipers.CAUTIONl With the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion and the lever in the “AUTO” posi-
tion, the wipers may automatically oper-
ate in the situations described below.
If your hands get trapped, you could suf-
fer injuries or the wipers could malfunc-
tion. Be sure to turn the ignition switch to
the “OFF” position or move the lever to
the “OFF” position to deactivate the rain
sensor. •When cleaning the outside surface of
the windscreen, if you touch the rain
sensor.
• When cleaning the outside surface of
the windscreen, if you wipe with a
cloth the rain sensor.
• When using an automatic car wash.
• A physical shock is applied to the wind-
screen.
• A physical shock is applied to the rain
sensor.
NOTE
l To protect the rubber parts of the wipers, this
operation of the wipers does not take place
when the vehicle is stationary and the ambi-
ent temperature is about 0 °C or lower.
l Do not cover the sensor by affixing a sticker
or label to the windscreen. Also, do not put
any water-repellent coating on the wind-
screen. The rain sensor would not be able to
detect the extent of rain, and the wipers
might stop working normally.
l In the following cases, the rain sensor may
be malfunctioning.
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Have the vehicle inspected at a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point. •When the wipers operate at a constant in-
terval despite changes in the extent of rain.
• When the wipers do not operate even
though it is raining.
l The wipers may automatically operate when
things such as insects or foreign objects are
affixed to the windscreen on top of the rain
sensor or when the windscreen is frozen. Ob-
jects affixed to the windscreen will stop the
wipers when the wipers cannot remove them.
To make the wipers operate again, place the
lever in the “LO” or “HI” position.
Also, the wipers may operate automatically
due to strong direct sunlight or electromag-
netic wave. To stop the wipers, place the lev-
er in the “OFF” position.
l Contact a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point when replacing the wind-
screen or reinforcing the glass around the sen-
sor.To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor
With the lever in the “AUTO” (rain sensor) posi-
tion, it is possible to adjust the sensitivity of the
rain sensor by turning the knob (A)."+"-Higher sensitivity to rain"-"-Lower sensitivity to rain
NOTE
l It is possible to activate the following func-
tions. For further information, we recom-
mend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. •Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi-
tive) can be changed to intermittent oper-
ation (vehicle-speed sensitive).
• Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi-
tive) can be changed to intermittent oper-
ation (except vehicle-speed sensitive).
Misting function
Move the lever in the direction of the arrow and re-
lease, to operate the wipers once.
Use this function when you are driving in mist or
drizzle.
If the lever is held in the upward position (MIST),
the wipers continue operating until the lever is re-
leased.
The wipers will operate once if the lever is moved
to the “AUTO” position and the knob (A) is turned
in the “+” direction when the ignition switch is
“ON” position.
Windscreen washer E00507200805
The windscreen washer can be operated with the ig-
nition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
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NOTEl Immediately after the vehicle starts moving
after engine start up, a whining sound of a mo-
tor will be heard from the engine compart-
ment. If the brake pedal is depressed at that
moment, you can feel the brake pedal pulsat-
ing.
This pulsation is due to the self-diagnosis op-
eration of the ABS and does not indicate a
malfunction.
l After driving on snowy roads, remove any
snow and ice which may have become ad-
hered to the wheel areas.
When doing this, be careful not to damage
the wheel speed sensors (A) and cables loca-
ted at each wheel on vehicles equipped with
an ABS.FrontRear
l The ABS becomes operative after the vehicle
has accelerated to a speed in excess of approx-
imately 10 km/h (6 mph). It stops operating
when the vehicle decelerates to a speed be-
low approximately 7 km/h (4 mph).
Power steering system E00607400071
When the engine is stopped, the power steering sys-
tem will not function and it will require greater man-
ual effort to operate the steering wheel. Keep this
in mind in particular when towing the vehicle. Nev-
er turn off the engine while driving.
Periodically check the power steering fluid level.CAUTIONl Do not hold the steering wheel in the fully
turned position (either left or right), for
longer than 10 seconds.
This can cause damage to the power steer-
ing system.
Starting and driving
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Introduction of outside airE00702200235
To introduce air into the vehicle during hot weath-
er, set the air selection lever to the “
” (outside)
position and set the temperature control dial to the
positions shown in the illustration. Be sure to set
the temperature control dial all the way to the left.
Select the desired blower speed.
NOTE
l Turn the mode selection dial clockwise and
air will flow to the leg area and the windscreen.
Automatic air conditioning* E00702400110
The air conditioning can only be used while the en-
gine is running.Control panel E00702501192Type 1Type 2
1- Mode selection dial
2- Blower speed selection dial
3- Temperature control dial
4- Rear window demister switch ® p. 3-40
5- Air conditioning switch
6- Air selection switch
NOTE
l There is an interior air temperature sensor
(A) in the illustrated position.
Never place anything on top of the sensor,
since doing so will prevent it from function-
ing properly.LHDRHDBlower speed selection dial E00702800273
Select the blower speed by turning the blower
speed selection dial clockwise or anticlockwise.
The blower speed will gradually increase as the di-
al is turned to the right.
For pleasant driving
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