2012 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Owners Manual

Introduction
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Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE/ECLIPSE
SPYDER.
We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engi-
neered for optimum performance, durability and comfort. By
thoroughly reading this Owner’s Manual, you will gain an
understanding of the many features that are included in the
ECLIPSE/ECLIPSE SPYDER. The Owner’s Manual contains
descriptions and illustrations that will assist in the operation
and maintenance of your vehicle.
Your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer will be happy to
assist you with any further questions you may have regarding
the operation of your vehicle.
Please note that this manual applies to all ECLIPSE/ECLIPSE
SPYDER models and explains all features including options.
Some features explained in this manual may not be installed on
your vehicle.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in the vehicle at the time of
resale. The next owner will appreciate having access to the
information contained here.
This manual includes instructions for standard and optional
equipment available at the time of printing. Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and to make additions or improvements in its
product without assuming any obligation to install these on
previously manufactured products.
Throughout this manual the words WA R N I N G and CAUTION
appear.
These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the
instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
WA R N I N G
!
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
death if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
!
Points out hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE Gives helpful information.
WA R N I N G
!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproduc-
tive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
©2011 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Printed in U.S.A.This vehicle is manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. in
U.S.A. under license from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.
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Table of contents
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Overview
Quick index
General information
Seat and restraint systems
Features and controls
Driving safety
Comfort controls
For emergencies
Vehicle care and maintenance
Customer assistance/
Reporting Safety Defects
Specifications
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Overview
Instruments and controls (Driver’s area)
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Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-125
Turn signal lever P.3-129
Supplemental restraint system
- air bag (for driver’s seat)
P. 2 - 3 6
Horn switch P.3-136
Electric remote-controlled
outside mirror switch
P.3-58
Front fog light switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 3 1Steering wheel audio
remote control switch
(if so equipped) P.5-65 Instrument cluster P.3-104
Cruise control lever
P. 3 - 8 9 Ignition switch P.3-60 Wiper and washer
switch P.3-132
Fuses P.7-38
ASC off switch (if so equipped) P.3-85 Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-55
Front fog light switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 3 1 Headlights leveling switch
(if so equipped) P.3-128
ASC off switch
(if so equipped) P.3-85
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Instruments and controls (Instrument panel)
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Supplemental restraint system - air bag
(for front passenger’s seat) P.2-36
Glove compartment
P.3-175
Audio system
P.5-24, 5-26, 5-39Hazard warning flasher switch
P. 3 - 1 3 0
Vents P.5-2 Multi center display P.3-114
Passenger’s air bag off indicator
P.2-43Front passenger seat belt warning
light P.2-19
Hands-free Bluetooth
®
cellular phone interface
system with voice rec-
ognition (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 3 7
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Instruments and controls (Floor console)
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Gearshift or selector lever
P.3-66, 3-71
Parking brake lever
P.3-54
Floor console box P.3-176Cup holder
P.3-178 Heated seat switch (if so equipped)
P. 2 - 1 0
Air conditioning
P.5-5, 5-14 Electric rear window defogger
switch P.3-135
Electric convertible top (ECLIPSE SPYDER)
Operation indicator lamp
Top (OPEN) switch
P. 3 - 3 3Top (CLOSE) switch
P. 3 - 3 3 Power outlet
P. 3 - 1 6 8 Auxiliary Audio connector
(mini-jack) P.5-63
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Interior
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Power window switch P.3-26Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
P.3-170, 3-171, 7-50, 7-68
Inside rearview mirror P.3-56, 3-102
Sun visors P.3-166
Vanity mirror (if so
equipped) P.3-167
Supplemental restraint system - side air bag
(for front seats) P.2-51 Adjustable seat belt shoulder
anchor (for front seats) P.2-19
Seat belts P.2-13
Front seats P.2-4
Head restraints P.2-12Sunroof switch
P.3-28 Except for vehicles with sunroof Vehicles with sunroof
Inside rearview mirror P.3-56, 3-102 Window lock switch P.3-28
Power door lock
switch P.3-15 ECLIPSE
Dome light (Front)/Reading lights (if so
equipped) P.3-171, 3-172, 7-50
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Overview
Interior
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Rear seat P.2-11 Supplemental restraint system - curtain air bag P.2-52
Rear shelf panel
P. 3 - 1 7 8 Coat hooks (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 1 8 0
Dome light (Rear)
P.3-174, 7-50, 7-68 ECLIPSE
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Cargo area
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Tether anchors for child restraint
system P.2-28
Jack P.6-9Tools P.6-8
Spare tire P.6-11 Luggage hooks
P.3-180 Luggage hooks
P. 3 - 1 8 0
Tether anchors for child restraint
system P.2-28
Inside rear hatch/trunk lid
release P.3-18Cargo area light P.3-174, 7-50, 7-69 ECLIPSE
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