2011 MITSUBISHI PAJERO IV wipers

Wiper and washer switch
E00507101191CAUTION
l
If the
washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass
may freeze, which may hinder visibility.
Warm the glass with the defroster or rear
window demister before using the washer.
Windscreen wipers E00516900273
Except for vehicles with rain sensor
The windscreen wipers can be operated with the ig-
nition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position. If the blades are frozen to the windscreen or rear
window, do
not

operate the wipers until the ice has
melted and the blades are freed, otherwise the wip-
er motor may be damaged. MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off INT- Intermittent (Speed sensitive) LO- SlowHI- Fast To adjust intermittent intervals
With the lever
in the “INT” (speed-sensitive) posi-
tion, the intermittent intervals can be adjusted by
turning the knob (A). 1- Fast
2- Slow
NOTE l The speed-sensitive-operation function of the
windscreen wipers can be deactivated.
For
further

information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
Misting function
The misting function can be used when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. Instruments and controls
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The wipers will operate once if the wiper lever is
raised to the
“MIST” position and released. This op-
eration is useful when it is drizzling, etc. The wip-
ers will continue to operate while the lever is held
in the “MIST” position. Vehicles with rain sensor
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The windscreen wipers can be operated with the ig-
nition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position. If the blades are frozen to the windscreen or rear
window, do not
operate the wipers until the ice has
melted and the blades are freed, otherwise the wip-
er motor may be damaged. MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off
AUTO- Auto-wiper control Rain sensor
The wipers will

automatically operate
depending on the degree of wetness on
the windscreen.
LO- Slow HI- 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.Instruments and controls
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CAUTION
l
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 ofthe 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.
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. Instruments and controls
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The wipers will operate once if the lever is raised
to the “MIST”
position and released when the igni-
tion switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. The
wipers will continue to operate while the lever is
held in the “MIST” position. With the ignition switch in the “ON” position, if
the lever is

moved to the AUTO position and
pulled towards you a little, the wipers operate once. 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 in
the “ON” position. Windscreen washer
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The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the wind-
screen by pulling

the lever towards you. The wip-
ers operate automatically several times while the
washer fluid is being sprayed. On a vehicle equipped with the headlamp washer,
the headlamp washer

operates together with the
windscreen washer the first time the windscreen
washer is used if the headlamps are on. CAUTION
l
If the washer
is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass
may freeze resulting in poor visibility.
Heat the glass with the defroster or demis-
ter before using the washer. Instruments and controls
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Rear window wiper and washer
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The rear window
wiper and washer switch can be
operated with the ignition switch in the “ON” or
“ACC” position. INT- The wiper operates continuously for sev-
eral seconds then

operates intermittently
at intervals of about every 8 seconds.
OFF- Off -
The washer fluid will be sprayed onto
the
rear window

when the knob is turned
fully in either direction.
The wipers operate automatically several
times while the washer fluid is being
sprayed. NOTE
l To
ensure a

clear rearward view, the wiper
performs several continuous operations when
the reverse gear is engaged while the switch
is in the “INT” position.
Following this continuous operation, the wip-
er will automatically switch to intermittent op-
eration.
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.
• Adjustment of the interval for intermit-tent operation
• The wipers can be changed to continuous operation by turning the knob at the end
of the lever twice to the --- (intermittent
operation) position. (Continuous opera-
tion mode)
• Changing intermittent wiper operation to continuous wiper operation
Headlamp washer switch* E00510100231
The headlamp washer can be operated when the ig-
nition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position and
the headlamps are on. Push the button once and the washer fluid will be
sprayed on to the headlamps.
NOTE
l If
the ignition

switch is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position and the headlamps are on,
the headlamp washer operates together with
the windscreen washer the first time the wind-
screen washer lever is pulled.
Precautions to observe when using wip-
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l If the
moving
wipers become blocked by ice
or other deposits on the glass, the motor may
burn out even if the wiper switch is turned to
OFF. If obstruction occurs, park your vehicle
in a safe place, turn off the ignition, and
clean the deposits from the glass so that the
wipers operate smoothly.
l Do not use the wipers when the glass is dry.
They may scratch the glass surface and the
blades wear out prematurely. Instruments and controls
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Before using
the wipers in cold weather,
check that the wiper blades are not frozen on-
to the glass. The motor may burn out if the
wipers are used with the blades frozen onto
the glass.
l Avoid using the washer continuously for
more than 20 seconds. Do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is empty.
Otherwise, the motor may burn out.
l Periodically check the level of washer fluid
in the reservoir and refill if required.
During cold weather, add a recommended
washer solution that will not freeze in the
washer reservoir. Failure to do so could re-
sult in loss of washer function and frost dam-
age to the system components. Wiper de-icer switch*
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The wiper de-icer
switch can be operated with the
ignition switch in the “ON” position.
When the front wipers have frozen to the wind-
screen at the parked positions, turning on this
switch will heat the windscreen to make the wipers
operable. Press the switch and the deicer will oper-
ate and turn on the indication lamp (A). NOTE
l The
switch is

automatically turned off after
operating for approximately 20 minutes. To
turn off the switch while it is operating, press
the switch again. Rear window demister switch
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The rear window

demister switch can be operated
with the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
Push the switch to turn on the rear window demis-
ter. It will be turned off automatically in about
20 minutes. To turn off the demister within
20 minutes, push the switch again.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the
demister is on. NOTE
l If
your vehicle

is equipped with wiper de-
icer, when the rear window demister switch
is pushed, the window glass becomes warm
and the wipers become operable. Refer to
“Wiper de-icer switch” on page 3-42.
l If your vehicle is equipped with heated mir-
rors, when the rear window demister switch
is pressed, the outside rear-view mirrors are
defogged or defrosted. Refer to “Heated mir-
ror” on page 4-11.
l The demister switch is not to melt snow but
to clear mist. Remove snow before use of the
demister switch. Instruments and controls
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NOTE
l If
genuine leather
is wet with water or is wash-
ed in water, wipe off water as quickly as pos-
sible with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mil-
dew may grow.
l The genuine leather surface may be damaged
if a nylon brush or synthetic fibre is rubbed
hard against it.
l Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene,
alcohol and petrol, acid or alkaline solvents
may discolour the genuine leather surface.
Be sure to use neutral detergents.
l Remove dirty patches or oil substances quick-
ly as they can stain genuine leather.
l The genuine leather surface may harden and
shrink if it is exposed to direct sun for long
hours. When your vehicle is parked, place it
in the shade as much as possible.
l When the temperature of the vehicle interior
rises in summer, vinyl products left on the
genuine leather seat may deteriorate and
stick to the seat. Cleaning the exterior of your
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If the
following
is left on your vehicle, it may
cause corrosion, discolouration and stains, wash
the vehicle as soon as possible.
l Seawater, road deicing products.
l Soot and dust, iron powder from factories,
chemical substance (acids, alkalis, coal-tar,
etc.).
l Droppings from birds, carcasses of insects,
tree sap, etc.
Washing E00900901875
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up
from the road

surface can damage the paint coat
and body of your vehicle if left in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to pro-
tect your vehicle from this damage. This will also
be effective in protecting it from environmental el-
ements such as rain, snow, salt air, etc.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Park the
vehicle in the shade and spray it with water to re-
move dust. Next, using an ample amount of clean
water and a car washing brush or sponge, wash the
vehicle from top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft cloth. After
washing the vehicle, carefully clean the joints and
flanges of the doors, bonnet, etc., where dirt is like-
ly to remain. CAUTION
l
When washing the
under side of your ve-
hicle or wheel, be careful not to injure
your hands.
l If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers,
place the wiper switch lever in the “OFF”
position to deactivate the rain sensor be-
fore washing the vehicle. Otherwise, the
wipers will operate in the presence of wa-
ter spray on the windscreen and may get
damaged as a result.
l Refrain from excessively using a car wash
as its brushes may scratch the paint sur-
face, causing it to lose its gloss.
Scratches will be especially visible on
darker coloured vehicles.
l Never spray or splash water on the electri-
cal components in the engine compart-
ment, as this may adversely affect engine
starting.
Exercise caution also when washing the
underbody; be careful not to spray water
into the engine compartment.
l Some types of hot water washing equip-
ment apply high pressure and heat to the
vehicle. They may cause heat distortion
and damage to the vehicle resin parts and
may result in flooding of the vehicle inte-
rior. Therefore;
• Maintain a distance of approx. 50 cmor more between the vehicle body and
the washing nozzle.
• When washing around the door glass, hold the nozzle at a distance of more
than 50 cm and at right angles to the
glass surface. Vehicle care
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CAUTION
l
After washing the vehicle, drive the vehi-
cle slowly while lightly depressing the
brake pedal several times in order to dry
out the brakes.
Leaving the brakes wet could result in re-
duced braking performance. Also, there
is a possibility that they could freeze up
or become inoperative due to rust, render-
ing the vehicle unable to move.
l When using an automatic car wash, pay
attention to the following items, referring
to the operation manual or consulting a
car wash operator. If the following proce-
dure is not followed, it could result in dam-
age to your vehicle.
• The outside mirrors are retracted.
• The wiper arm assembly is taped.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a reardeflector or roof rails, consult a car
wash operator before using the car
wash.
• If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the wiper switch lever in the
“OFF” position to deactivate the rain
sensor.
During cold weather
Salt and other

chemicals spread on the roads in
some areas in winter can have a harmful effect on
the vehicle body. You should therefore wash the ve-
hicle as often as possible in accordance with our
care-instructions. It is recommended to have a pres-
ervative applied and the underfloor protection
checked before and after the cold weather season. After washing your vehicle, wipe off all water-
drops from
the

rubber parts around the doors to pre-
vent the doors from freezing.
NOTE
l To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping
on the doors, bonnet, etc., they should be trea-
ted with silicone spray.
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Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the adherence
of dust and

road chemicals to the paintwork. Apply
a wax solution after washing the vehicle, or at least
once every three months to assist displacing of water.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight. You
should wax after the surfaces have cooled. CAUTION
l
Waxes containing
high
abrasive com-
pounds should not be used. Such waxes re-
move rust and stains effectively from the
paintwork but they are harmful to the lus-
tre on the painted surface and the plated
surface.
Further, they are harmful to glossy surfa-
ces such as grille, garnish, mouldings, etc.
l Do not use petrol or paint thinners to re-
move road tar or other contamination to
the vehicle surface.
l Do not apply wax on the areas having
black mat coating as it can cause uneven
discolouration, patches, blurs, etc. If
stained with wax, immediately wipe off
with a piece of soft cloth and warm water. CAUTION
l
On vehicles with
a sunroof, be careful
when waxing the area around the sunroof
opening, not to put any wax on the weath-
erstrip (black rubber). If stained with
wax, the weatherstrip cannot maintain a
weatherproof seal with the sunroof.
Polishing E00901100024
The vehicle should only be polished if the paint-
work has become stained or lost its lustre. Matt-fin-
ish parts and

plastic bumpers must not be polished,
polishing these parts will stain them or damage
their finish.
Damaged paint E00901200155
Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should
be touched up

as soon as possible with
MITSUBISHI touch-up paint to prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the tyres care-
fully for damage to the paint coat caused by flying
stones, etc. The paint code number for your vehicle
can be found on the vehicle information code plate.
(Refer to “Vehicle information code plate” on page
9-02.)
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Use a sponge or chamois leather.
If a car

wax adheres on a grey or black rough sur-
face of the bumper, moulding or lamps, the surface
becomes white. In such a case, wipe it off using
lukewarm water and soft cloth or chamois leather. Vehicle care
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