2012 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Owners Manual

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NOTE
When you insert the locking pins (D) into the holes (G),
they may be stiff. If this happens, adjust each locking pin
(D) to a length that enables secure retention of the wind
deflector. To adjust the length of each locking pin (D),
turn the end of the locking pin using a screwdriver.6. Raise the top frame to the full upright position as illus-
trated.
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Removing the wind deflectorTrying to remove the wind deflector improperly will cause
damage or destruction.NOTE
Follow the removal procedure exactly to avoid damage or
destruction of the wind deflector.
1. Fold down the top of the wind deflector.2. Slide the locking pins (D) inward to remove them from
the holes (G) in the vehicle.
3. Slightly slide the wind deflector forward to clear the
upholstery and then lift the deflector out of the vehicle.
D
G
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4. Slide the slide (C) toward the middle to unlock the bottom
frame (A) and the top frame (B).5. Move the locking pin (D) to the position (1).
C
1- Stowed position
2- Installation position
3- Locked position
D321
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6. Fold the split halves forward in the direction of bold
arrows.
Operate the electric convertible top manually
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If the top fails to close by means of switch operation, check
whether the requirements for operation are all satisfied. Refer
to “Requirements for operation” on page 3-32. If the require-
ments are all satisfied but the top is failing to close by means of
switch operation, you can close the top by hand.NOTE
The top cannot be opened by hand. If the top fails to open
by means of switch operation, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

For manual closing of the electric convertible top, it is
advisable for two people to work together. In particular,
the task of folding up the top and extending it forward is
much easier for two people than for one. If no assistance
is available, you may find it easiest to position yourself on
the rear seat and lift up the electric convertible top by
grasping it at the center.

When the top has been closed by hand, it can become
inoperable (neither openable nor closable) by means of
switch operation. After closing the top by hand, be sure to
have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
CAUTION
!
Do not manually close the top when there is a strong
wind.
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To close the top by manually
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1. Without obstructing traffic, stop the vehicle on a level,
firm surface where you can work safely.
2. Securely apply the parking brake. If the vehicle has an
automatic transaxle, place the selector lever in the “P”
(PARK) position. If the vehicle has a manual transaxle,
place the gearshift lever in the 1st position.
3. Completely open the power windows.
4. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
5. Pull down both sun visors.
6. Slide the front seats fully forward. Tip the seatbacks for-
ward. Refer to “To adjust the seat forward or backward”
on page 2-5 and “To adjust the seatback” on page 2-6.
7. Remove the woofer cover (A) in the center of the rear seat
by gently pulling at its side edges.8. Remove the emergency tool (B) that is mounted in the
rear seat behind the woofer cover.
A
B
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9. Insert the stamped end of the emergency tool stamped
with a part number into the specified location (C).10. Slowly move the emergency tool in the direction of the
arrow to unlock the tonneau panel.
C
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11. Step out of the vehicle. Open the tonneau panel. Insert the
non-stamped end of the emergency tool into the specified
location in the tonneau hinge (D) to hold the tonneau
panel in place.NOTE
If you were to insert the stamped end of the emergency
tool into the tonneau hinge, the emergency tool would
interfere with the top when you lifted the top.12. Step into the vehicle. Firmly grasp the top and slowly
raise it.
CAUTION
!
Leave the emergency tool inserted in the specified
location (D) in the tonneau hinge. Removing the
emergency tool while the work is in progress could
cause the tonneau panel to fall down, resulting in
damage or injury.
D
:One person working alone
:Two people working together
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13. Slowly close the top until it touches the top edge of the
windshield.14. With the top closed, return the latch handles (E) until they
lock into position. Return the sun visors to their original
positions.
CAUTION
!
Be careful not to trap your hands and fingers when
closing the top.
WA R N I N G
!
Make sure the latch handles (E) are securely locked
in place. Driving the vehicle without first locking the
latch handles in position could cause the top to open,
resulting in a serious accident.
E
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