
lIf  the  lamps  do  not  turn  on  or  off  with  the
switch in the “AUTO” position, manually op-
erate  the  switch  and  we  recommend  you  to
have your vehicle checked.
[Vehicles with Daytime Running Lamp]
When  the  ignition  switch  is  in  the  “ON”  position
and  the  lamp  switch  is  set  to  the  “OFF”  position,
the  low  beam  of  the  headlamps,  tail  lamps,  etc.,
will illuminate.
Lamps (headlamps, fog lamp, etc.) au-
to-cutout function
l If  the  key  is  turned  to  the  “LOCK”  or
“ACC”  position  or  removed  from  the  igni-
tion  switch  and  the  lamps  will  stay  on  for
about 3 minutes without opening the driver’s
door while the lamp switch in the “
” posi-
tion, the lamps automatically turn off.
l If  the  key  is  turned  to  the  “LOCK”  or
“ACC”  position  or  removed  from  the  igni-
tion  switch  and  the  driver’s  door  is  opened
within  3  minutes  while  the  lamp  switch  in
the  “
”   position,  a  buzzer  will  sound  to
warn  the  driver  that  the  lamps  have  not  been
turned off, and these lamps will automatical-
ly turn off.
NOTE l The lamp auto-cutout will not function when
the lamp switch is in the “
” position.
l When  the  ignition  key  has  been  turned  to  ei-
ther  the  “LOCK”  or  “ACC”  position  or  re-
moved  from  the  ignition  switch  with  the
lamp  switch  in  the  “
”   position,  and  the
lamp  switch  is  returned  to  the  “OFF”  posi-
tion within approximately 3 minutes, the auto-
cutout function will not be activated.
When you want to keep the lamps on l Turn  the  switch  in  the  “OFF”  position  to
switch off all lamps while the ignition key is
in  the  “LOCK”  or  “ACC”  position  or  re-
move it from the ignition switch.
l Turn  on  the  lamps  with  the  switch  in  the
“
”   or  “”  position  again,  then  the
lamps will remain on.
NOTE l It is possible to alter the auto-cutout function
such that: • Auto-cutout function is never activated.
For  details,  we  recommend  you  to  consult  a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS  Authorized Service
Point.
Lamp monitor buzzer E00506100184
If the driver’s door is opened when the ignition key
is  in  the  “LOCK”  or  “ACC”  position  or  removed
from  the  ignition  switch  while  the  lamps  are  on,  a
buzzer  will  sound  to  remind  the  driver  to  turn  off
the  lamps.  When  the  lamp  auto-cutout  function
acts,  the  buzzer  will  stop  automatically.  When  this
function  does  not  act,  turn  off  the  lamp  switch  to
stop the buzzer.Dipper (High/Low beam change) E00506200286
When  the  lamp  switch  is  in  the  “”  position,  the
beam  changes  from  high  to  low  (or  low  to  high)
each time the lever is pulled to (1). While the high-
beam is on, the high-beam indication lamp in the in-
strument cluster will also illuminate.
Headlamp flasher E00506300157
The high-beams flash when the lever is pulled slight-
ly (2), and will go off when it is released.
When  the  high-beam  is  on,  the  high-beam  indica-
tion lamp in the instrument cluster will also illumi-
nate.
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lIt  is  possible  to  activate  the  following  func-
tions.  For  further  information,  we  recom-
mend  you  to  consult  a  MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. •Flashing  of  the  turn-signal  lamps  and  the
indication  lamp  in  the  instrument  cluster
when  the  lever  is  operated  with  the  igni-
tion switch in the “ACC” position
• Flashing  of  the  turn-signal  lamps  and  the
indication  lamp  in  the  instrument  cluster
three  times  when  you  move  the  lever  to
(2) slightly then release it
• The time required to operate the lever for
the 3-flash function can be adjusted.Hazard warning flasher switch E00506600903
Use the hazard warning flasher switch when the ve-
hicle has to be parked on the road for any emergency.
The  hazard  warning  flashers  can  always  be  operat-
ed, regardless of the position of the ignition key.
 
Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning flash-
ers; push the switch again to turn them off.
When  this  switch  is  operated,  all  turn-signal  lamps
flash  continuously,  as  do  the  turn-signal  indication
lamps in the instrument cluster.
NOTE
l If the lamps are kept flashing for a long time,
the  battery  will  be  discharged,  resulting  in
hard engine starting or no start condition.
l If  the  lamp  flashes  unusually  quickly,  the
bulb  in  a  turn-signal  lamp  may  have  burned
out.
We  recommend  you  to  have  the  vehicle  in-
spected.
Front fog lamp switch* E00506800934
The front fog lamps can be used only when the head-
lamps  or  tail  lamps  are  on.  Turn  the  knob  once  in
the  “ON”  direction  to  turn  on  the  front  fog  lamps.
The  indication  lamp  in  the  instrument  cluster  will
also come on. To turn the front fog lamps off, turn
the  knob  once  in  the  “OFF”  direction.  While  the
rear  fog  lamp  is  on,  turn  the  knob  twice  in  the
“OFF”  direction  to  turn  the  front  fog  lamps  off.
The knob will automatically return to its original po-
sition when you release it.
NOTE
l The front fog lamps are automatically turned
off  when  the  headlamps  or  tail  lamps  are
turned  off.  To  turn  the  front  fog  lamps  on
again, turn the knob in the “ON” direction af-
ter turning on the headlamps or tail lamps.
l Do not use fog lamps except in conditions of
fog, otherwise excessive lamp glare may tem-
porarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers.
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lIn  case  of  vehicles  with  Daytime  Running
Lamp,  the  front  fog  lamp  can  be  operated
even  if  the  lamp  switch  is  set  to  the  “OFF”
position,  because  the  low  beam  of  the  head-
lamps, tail lamps, etc. illuminate when the ig-
nition key is at the “ON” position.Rear fog lamp switch E00506900313
The rear fog lamp illuminates only when the head-
lamps or front fog lamps (if so equipped) are on.
An indication lamp in the instrument cluster comes
on when the rear fog lamp is turned on.
 
[Vehicles without front fog lamps]
Turn  the  knob  once  in  the  “ON”  direction  to  turn
on the rear fog lamp. To turn the rear fog lamp off,
turn  the  knob  once  in  the  “OFF”  direction.  The
knob  will  automatically  return  to  its  original  posi-
tion when you release it.
 
[Vehicles with front fog lamps]
Turn  the  knob  once  in  the  “ON”  direction  to  turn
on the front fog lamps. Turn the knob once more in
the “ON” direction to turn on the rear fog lamp. To
turn the rear fog lamp off, turn the knob once in the
“OFF”  direction.  Turn  the  knob  once  more  in  the
“OFF”  direction  to  turn  off  the  front  fog  lamps.
The knob will automatically return to its original po-
sition when you release it.NOTE
l The rear fog lamp is automatically turned off
when  the  headlamps  and  front  fog  lamps  (if
so equipped) are turned off.
l To  turn  the  rear  fog  lamp  on  again,  turn  the
knob  once  in  the  “ON”  direction  after  turn-
ing  on  the  headlamps.  (Vehicles  without
front fog lamps)
l To  turn  the  rear  fog  lamp  on  again,  turn  the
knob  twice  in  the  “ON”  direction  after  turn-
ing  on  the  headlamps.  (Vehicles  with  front
fog lamps)
l In  case  of  vehicles  with  Daytime  Running
Lamp,  the  rear  fog  lamp  can  be  operated
even  if  the  lamp  switch  is  set  to  the  “OFF”
position,  because  the  low  beam  of  the  head-
lamps, tail lamps, etc. illuminate when the ig-
nition key is at the “ON” position.
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