Features and controls
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3
Disarmed stage
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The system will be disarmed when either of the following steps
are taken:
1. All doors and the rear hatch or trunk lid are unlocked by
the remote control transmitter.
2. The ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position.
3. If the UNLOCK button is pressed when all doors and the
rear hatch or trunk lid are closed and no door is opened
within approximately 30 seconds, re-arming will automat-
ically occur.NOTEOnce the system has been disarmed, it cannot be rearmed
except by repeating the arming procedure.
Testing the theft-alarm system
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Use the following procedure to test the system:
1. Lower the driver’s window.
2. Arm the system as explained in “Armed stage”.
3. Make sure that the theft-alarm indicator comes on and
flash in approximately 20 seconds.
4. Wait a few seconds and then unlock the driver’s side door
by using the inside door lock knob and opening the door.
5. Check to be sure that the horn sounds intermittently and
the headlights blink on and off when the door is opened.
6. Disarm the system by unlocking all doors and the rear
hatch or trunk lid by the remote control transmitter or
using the key.NOTETo make sure the alarm sounds when the engine hood is
opened, open the engine hood by using the engine hood
release lever when the system is in the “armed” stage.
Disarm…by remote control transmitter
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3-26 Features and controls
3Power windows
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In an ECLIPSE SPYDER, operating a power window switch
causes the door window and quarter window to move together.
However, within about 4 inches from the fully closed position,
only the door window moves without accompanying the quar-
ter window.
NOTEDepending on the position of the door window, the door
window may briefly stop then continue moving before
reaching the fully closed position.
Never try to operate the main switch and sub switch in dif-
ferent directions at the same time. This will freeze the
window in position.
Operating the power windows repeatedly with the engine
stopped will run down the battery. Use the window
switches only while the engine is running. NOTEIf a power window stops moving during operation due to a
drop in the battery voltage, it may not automatically return
to normal operability when the battery has been charged.
In this event, take the following corrective action:
With the door closed, pull up the power window switch to
fully close the window. After releasing the switch, pull it
up again for approximately 1 second. Normal opening and
closing of the window will then be possible.
1- Open (down)
2- Close (up)
WA R N I N G
!Before operating the power windows, make sure
that nothing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers,
etc.) in the window. Never leave the vehicle without removing the key. Never leave a child alone in the vehicle.
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3
Main switch The main switch located on the driver’s door can be used to
operate all the windows.
The windows will move while the switch is pressed and stop
when the switch is released.
Sub switchA sub switch can be used for its own passenger side window,
unless the driver’s window lock switch is activated. Timer functionThe power windows can be run up or down when the ignition
key is in the “ON” position.
The windows can be opened or closed for a 30 second period
after the ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” posi-
tion. However, once the driver’s door or the passenger’s door is
opened, the power windows cannot be operated.
1- Driver’s door window switch (ECLIPSE)
Driver ’s door window and driver’s side quarter window
switch (ECLIPSE SPYDER)
(To open the window all the way, you do not need to hold the
switch down for the entire time.)
2- Passenger door window switch (ECLIPSE)
Passenger door window switch and passenger’s side quarter
window switch (ECLIPSE SPYDER)
3- Window lock switch
1- Close
2- Open
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3
Lock switch
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When this switch is in the lock mode, the main switch for pas-
senger’s side window and the sub switch cannot be used to
open or close the window, and the main switch will open or
close only the driver’s side window. To unlock the switch,
press it again.
Sunroof (ECLIPSE only, if so equipped)
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The sunroof can be opened and closed with the ignition key in
the “ON” position. To open Press the switch (1), the sunroof automatically opens and the
sunroof will stop several centimeters this side of the full open
position. Press the switch (1) again, and the sunroof will be
fully open.
To stop the moving sunroof, press the switch. NOTEThe sunroof stops just before reaching the fully open posi-
tion. If the vehicle is driven with the sunroof in this posi-
tion, wind buffeting is lower than with the sunroof fully
open.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
WA R N I N G
!Before driving with a child in the vehicle, be sure to
lock the window switch to make it inoperative. Chil-
dren tampering with the switch could easily trap
their hands or heads in the window.
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3-31
3 Electric convertible top (ECLIPSE SPY-
DER)
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The electric convertible top can be opened and closed using the
dash mounted control switches.
WA R N I N G
!While the vehicle is being driven, passengers must
not stand up in the vehicle, sit on the tonneau panel,
or put any part of their bodies out of the vehicle.
Passengers failing to observe this caution may suffer
serious injuries in the event of hard braking or a col-
lision.Never attempt to operate the electric convertible top
while the vehicle is in motion.Never leave a child alone in the vehicle.
Before operating the electric convertible top, inform
other vehicle occupants that you are going to cause
the top to move and have them exercise caution.
Otherwise, sudden opening or closing of the win-
dows may cause injuries.While the top is being opened or closed, vehicle
occupants must keep their heads, necks, and other
body parts away from the power windows and other
moving components and away from the windshield
top edge on which the top is retained.If child restraint systems are mounted in the rear
seat or children are seated in the rear seat, remove
the child from the vehicle before operating the elec-
tric convertible top.
CAUTION
!When the top is completely lowered, keep the rear
window defogger turned off to avoid damage to the
top.Secure all loose objects inside the vehicle when driv-
ing with the top down.Never drive the vehicle with the top in a partly
open/partly closed state. If the top is neither fully
open nor fully closed when the vehicle is driven,
there is a risk of serious injuries and a risk that the
top will be caught by the wind, resulting in an acci-
dent.Do not open or close the top in a strong wind. The
top may not work normally in a strong wind.
WA R N I N G
!
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NOTEThe opening or closing operation of the top cannot be per-
formed when the vehicle is in motion.
For information about the cleaning of the top, refer to the
section “Convertible top” on page 7-77.
When leaving the vehicle unattended, be sure to close the
top and remove the ignition key.
To avoid damage, do not sit or place luggage or any heavy
objects on the top itself, or the area around it.
Make sure nothing is in the top storage area (top and
behind the rear seats) when raising or lowering the top.
Even a small article may interfere with the operation of
the top and may damage the top or cause it to malfunction.
Always be sure the top is completely dry before it is low-
ered. Lowering the top while wet or damp may cause inte-
rior water damage, water stains or mildew of the top. It
can also cause the top to deteriorate and shrink.
Never operate the top when temperatures are 32 °F (0 °C)
or below. The fabric of the top may be damaged. If neces-
sary, allow the vehicle to set for a while in a heated garage
prior to operating the convertible top mechanism.
A roof top or luggage carrier of any type or design MUST
NOT be used on the ECLIPSE SPYDER’s top. This
includes, but is not limited to ski, bicycle or luggage
racks. Damage to the top may result.
Before opening or closing the top, make sure there are no
obstructions above the vehicle. For opening and closing of
the top, there must be upward clearance of approximately
6.6 feet (2 m) as measured from the ground.
The trunk lid cannot be opened until opening or closing of
the electric convertible top is complete.The power windows cannot be operated until opening or
closing of the electric convertible top is complete.
Normal operation
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The top can be opened and closed using the top switches.Requirements for operation
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The top can be opened and closed when the following require-
ments are all satisfied.
The ambient temperature is 32 °F (0 °C) or higher.
The vehicle is stationary.
The ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
The trunk lid is closed.
The latch handles are unlocked.NOTEIf either of the top switches is operated when the require-
ments for operation are not all satisfied, the operation
indicator lamp will flash slowly (approximately one flash
per second) and a tone will sound intermittently and rap-
idly (approximately three times per second) to indicate
that opening/closing operation is not possible.
If you are not able to perform opening/closing operation
when the requirements are all satisfied, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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3
NOTEDuring operation of the top, if the switch is released
before the top has fully closed or retracted, the top will
stop moving and the operation indicator lamp will flash
slowly (approximately one flash per second).
If operation of the top is stopped for more than 4 minutes
before it has fully closed or retracted, the top (depending
on its location) will slowly move toward the closed or
retracted position. During this time, the operation indica-
tor lamp will flash rapidly (approximately two flashes per
second) and the top switch will be inoperable. When the
operation indicator lamp stops flashing (approximately 2
minutes later), the top switch will again become operable.
The operation indicator lamp is illuminated while the top
is moving.
When the OPEN switch is pushed, the door windows and
quarter windows automatically open fully before the top
starts moving.
If the CLOSE switch is pushed when the top is fully
closed, the operation indicator lamp flashes slowly
(approximately one flash per second) and a tone sounds
intermittently and rapidly (approximately three times per
second) to indicate that the top is not going to move.
To close the top
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1. When you push the CLOSE switch, a tone will sound and
the top will start to operate. Keep pressing the CLOSE
switch until the top is fully closed. Refer to “Top
switches” on page 3-33.NOTEWhen the top reaches the fully closed position, a tone
sounds once and the operation indicator lamp goes off to
show that the operation is complete.
WA R N I N G
!To avoid injury, keep hands and head away from the
top while it is operating.To prevent uncontrolled movement of the top,
always keep the vehicle engine running when oper-
ating the top.
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3
NOTEDuring operation of the top, if the switch is released
before the top has fully closed or retracted, the top will
stop moving and the operation indicator lamp will flash
slowly (approximately one flash per second).
If operation of the top is stopped for more than 4 minutes
before it has fully closed or retracted, the top (depending
on its location) will slowly move toward the closed or
retracted position. During this time, the operation indica-
tor lamp will flash rapidly (approximately two flashes per
second) and the top switch will be inoperable. When the
operation indicator lamp stops flashing (approximately 2
minutes later), the top switch will again become operable.
The operation indicator lamp is illuminated while the top
is moving.
When the CLOSE switch is pushed, the door windows
and quarter windows automatically open fully before the
top starts moving.
If the OPEN switch is pushed when the top is fully open,
the operation indicator lamp flashes slowly (approxi-
mately one flash per second) and a tone sounds intermit-
tently and rapidly (approximately three times per second)
to indicate that the top is not going to move.
WA R N I N G
!To avoid injury, keep hands and head away from the
top while it is operating.To prevent uncontrolled movement of the top,
always keep the vehicle engine running when oper-
ating the top.
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