2012 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE ignition

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Reading lights
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Push the reading light switch (B) to turn on the light. This light
produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map light.
Push the reading light switch again to turn the light off.
(DOOR) - The dome light comes on when any door or rear
hatch is opened. When all the doors (including the
rear hatch) are closed, the dome light is dimmed
gradually for 30 seconds then goes out. However,
the light goes out immediately without being
dimmed if:

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion.

All the doors (including the rear hatch) are
locked using the power door lock switch, or
the remote control switch of the keyless entry
system.
NOTE
If the ignition key is removed with the doors
and the rear hatch closed, the dome light
comes on for 30 seconds and then goes out.
(OFF) - The dome light goes off.
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Features and controls
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3
Reading lights (ECLIPSE SPYDER only, if so
equipped)
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Push the reading light switch to turn on the light. This light
produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map light.
Push the reading light switch again to turn the light off.(ON) - The reading light comes on.
(DOOR) - The reading light comes on when any door is opened.
When all the doors are closed, the reading light is
dimmed gradually for 30 seconds then goes out. How-
ever, the light goes out immediately without being
dimmed if:

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion.

All the doors are locked using the power door
lock switch, or the remote control switch of the
keyless entry system.
NOTE
If the ignition key is removed with the doors
closed, the reading light comes on for 30 seconds
and then goes out.
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3-174 Features and controls
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Dome light (Rear) (ECLIPSE only)
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The dome light can be turned on by sliding the dome light
switch.
Cargo area light (ECLIPSE only)
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The cargo area light comes on when the rear hatch is opened.
When the rear hatch is closed, the cargo area light goes off.
1 ( ) -
The dome light comes on.
2 ( ) -The dome light comes on when any door or rear hatch is
opened. When all the doors (including the rear hatch)
are closed, the dome light is dimmed gradually for 30
seconds then goes out. However, the light goes out
immediately without being dimmed if:

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

All the doors (including the rear hatch) are locked
using the power door lock switch, or the remote
control switch of the keyless entry system.
NOTE
If the ignition key is removed with the doors and
the rear hatch closed, the dome light comes on for
30 seconds and then goes out.
3 ( ) -
The dome light goes off.
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Features and controls
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Interior light auto-cutout function (dome light
and other lights)
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If any of the interior lights are left on with the ignition switch
in the “LOCK” position, the lights go out automatically after
about 30 minutes.
The lights come on again if the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” or “ACC” position, any door or the rear hatch
(ECLIPSE) is opened and closed, or the keyless entry system is
operated.
Glove compartment
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Ty p e 1To open, pull the lever (A).
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Driving safety
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4
Parking with the engine runningNever leave the engine running while you take a short
sleep/rest. Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or
poorly ventilated place.Where you parkYour front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it over curbs
or parking stop blocks. Be careful when traveling up or down
steep slopes where your bumper can scrape the road.When leaving the vehicleAlways remove the key from the ignition switch and lock all
doors and the rear hatch when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
Loading 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.
WA R N I N G
!
Leaving the engine running risks injury or death
from accidentally moving the gearshift lever (man-
ual transaxle) or the selector lever (automatic tran-
saxle) or the accumulation of toxic exhaust fumes in
the passenger compartment.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not park your vehicle in areas where combustible
materials such as dry grass or leaves can come in
contact with a hot exhaust, since a fire could occur.
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.
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5-6 Comfort controls
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Blower speed selection dial
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When the ignition key is in the ON position, select the blower
speed by turning the blower speed selection dial. The blower
speed will gradually increase as the dial is turned to the right.
When the blower speed selection dial is set to the “OFF” posi-
tion, all fan-driven airflow will stop.
Temperature control dial
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Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to make the air
warmer. Turn it counterclockwise to make the air cooler. NOTE
While the engine coolant temperature is low, the tempera-
ture of the air from the heater will be cool/cold until the
engine warms up, even if you have selected warm air with
the dial.

For instructions on how to use the “MAX A/C” position
(A), see “Cooling” on page 5-10.
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5-8 Comfort controls
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NOTE
When the “ ” or “ ” position is selected, you cannot
turn the air conditioning off or use the recirculation posi-
tion.
This prevents the windows from fogging up.

When the mode selection dial is set to a position other
than “ ” or “ ”, the air selection will automatically
change to outside air. The air conditioning will revert to
the previous condition in which the “ ” or “ ” posi-
tion was not selected.

When the temperature control dial is set to the “MAX
A/C” position, the air selection will be automatically set
to the recirculation position.

If the temperature dial is set to any position other than
“MAX A/C”, outside air will always be used when the
ignition switch is turned on.

When the coolant temperature rises above a certain point,
the air selection is automatically switched to the
recirculation position and the indicator light (A) turns on.
When this occurs, the system will not switch to the out-
side air position until the coolant temperature goes down,
even if the selection switch is pushed.
Air conditioning switch
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Push the switch, and the air conditioning compressor will turn
on. The air conditioning indicator light (A) will come on.
Push the switch again and the air conditioning compressor will
stop and the indicator light (A) goes off.
CAUTION
!
Using the air conditioning slightly increases the
engine idle speed. Therefore, make sure your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal when shifting the tran-
saxle into drive.
(Green)
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Comfort controls
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NOTE
There is an interior air temperature sensor (A) in the illus-
trated position.
Never place anything over the sensor, since doing so will
prevent it from functioning properly.
Blower speed selection dial
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When the ignition key is in the ON position, select the blower
speed by turning the blower speed selection dial. The blower
speed will gradually increase as the dial is turned to the right.
When the blower speed selection dial is set to the “OFF” posi-
tion, all fan-driven airflow will stop.
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