2012 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE battery

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The tire pressure monitoring system may not work normally in
the following circumstances:

A wireless facility or device using the same frequency is
near the vehicle.

Snow or ice is stuck inside the fenders and/or on the
wheels.

The tire inflation pressure sensors’ battery is exhausted.

Wheels other than Mitsubishi Motors genuine wheels are
being used.

Wheels that are not fitted with tire inflation pressure sen-
sors are being used.

Wheels whose ID codes are not memorized by the vehicle
are used.

Compact spare tire is fitted on a road wheel.

A window tint that affects the radio wave signals is
installed.NOTE
Tire inflation pressures vary with the ambient tempera-
ture. If the vehicle is subjected to large variations in ambi-
ent temperature, the tire inflation pressures may be under-
inflated (causing the warning light to come on) when the
ambient temperature is relatively low. If the warning light
comes on, adjust the tire inflation pressure.
Whenever the tires and wheels are replaced with
new ones
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If you use new wheels with new tire inflation pressure sensors,
their ID codes must be programmed into the tire pressure mon-
itoring system. Have tire and wheel replacement performed by
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer to avoid the risk of
damaging the tire inflation pressure sensors. If the wheel
replacement is not done by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer, it is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION
!
The use of non-genuine wheels will prevent the
proper fit of the tire inflation pressure sensors,
resulting air leakage or damage of the sensors.
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Every time the reset button (1) is pressed lightly (less than one
second), the indicators are changed.
ODO-OdometerThe odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has traveled. TRIP-Trip odometerThe trip odometer shows the distance traveled since the last
time it was reset.
There are two trip odometer displays: and .
TRIP can be used to measure the distance traveled since
the current trip began.
At the same time, TRIP can be used to measure the dis-
tance from a second location.
To reset the trip odometer
To zero the counter, press and hold the reset button for more
than one second. Only the currently displayed value will be
reset.
If TRIP is displayed, for example, only TRIP will be
reset. NOTE
Both TRIP and TRIP can measure trips up to
9999.9 miles/kilometers.

Even when the engine has been stopped, the odometer/trip
odometer indication is given for about 30 seconds if any
of the following steps is taken.
• The ignition key is turned to the “OFF” position.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The odometer/trip odometer reset button is pressed.

If the battery is disconnected for a long time, both of these
displays will be reset to “0”.
Ty p e 1Ty p e 2
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Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)
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This indicator is a part of the onboard diagnostic (OBD) sys-
tem which monitors the emissions, engine, and automatic tran-
saxle control systems. If a problem is detected in one of these
systems, this indicator comes on. When the ignition key is
turned to the “ON” position, this indicator normally comes on
and goes off a few seconds later.
This indicator will come on if the fuel tank filler cap is not
properly tightened. If the indicator comes on and stays on after
refueling, stop the engine and check that the cap is properly
tightened. (Turn the cap clockwise until you hear clicking
sounds.)
If this indicator does not go off after several seconds or lights
up while driving, have the system checked as soon as possible
at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice.
NOTE
Do not disconnect the battery cable when the Engine mal-
function indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) is on.
The engine electronic control module stores critical OBD
information (especially exhaust emission data), which
may be lost if the battery cable is disconnected while the
engine malfunction indicator is on. This will make it diffi-
cult to diagnose the cause of future problems.

The vehicle should be brought to a stop in the fol-
lowing manner when brake performance has deteri-
orated while driving.
• Press the brake pedal harder than usual.
• Should the brakes fail, shift down to a lower gear
to reduce your speed and slowly pull the parking
brake lever to park your vehicle. Press the brake
pedal to operate your rear brake lights to alert
vehicles behind you.CAUTION
!
CAUTION
!
Driving for a long time with the engine malfunction
indicator on may cause more damage to the emission
control system. This could also affect fuel economy
and drivability.
If this indicator does not come on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position, have the system
checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice.
If the indicator comes on while the engine is run-
ning, avoid driving at high speeds.
During vehicle operation with the indicator on, the
vehicle may not accelerate when you depress the
accelerator pedal.
When the vehicle is stationary with the indicator on,
you must depress the brake pedal more firmly than
usual since the engine idling speed is higher than
usual and the vehicle with an automatic transaxle
has a stronger tendency to creep forward.
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Charging system warning light
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This light comes on in the event of a malfunction in the charg-
ing system or when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion (engine off). When the engine is started, the light should
go out. Check to make sure that the light has gone out before
driving.
Oil pressure warning light
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This light comes on when the engine oil pressure is below nor-
mal. If the light stays on while driving, stop the engine as soon
as possible. Do not run the engine until the cause of the low oil
pressure is corrected.
CAUTION
!
If the warning light stays on after the engine has
started, the battery charging system may be mal-
functioning. In this case, take your vehicle to an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice and have the system checked.
CAUTION
!
If this light comes on when the engine oil level is not
low, have your vehicle checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
This warning light does not show the amount of oil
in the crankcase. This can only be determined by
checking the oil level with the dipstick with the
engine turned off.
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Door-ajar warning light and buzzer
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This light comes on when any door or rear hatch (ECLIPSE) is
open or not completely closed.
When the vehicle is moving at more than 5 mph (8 km/h) and
any door or rear hatch is open or ajar, a tone will sound 4 times
and the warning light will flash 4 times to inform the driver
that a door or rear hatch is not properly shut.NOTE
The goes out automatically after about 30 minutes to pre-
vent complete discharge of the battery.
Refer to “Interior light auto-cutout function (dome light
and other lights)” on page 3-175.
Multi center display
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When the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position, the
digital clock, the outside temperature (if so equipped) and the
electronic compass (if so equipped) are displayed in the multi
center display. When the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON”
position and the audio system is activate, the audio information
is displayed in the multi center display.NOTE
Putting a cellular phone in the monitor’s small storage
compartment may weaken the phone’s reception. This is
typical and does not mean that something is wrong with
the system.

Use of wireless devices such as transceivers near the mon-
itor may make the screen go dark temporarily. This is typ-
ical and does not mean that something is wrong with the
system.
CAUTION
!
Before driving, make sure that the door-ajar warn-
ing light is off.
WA R N I N G
!
When operating the system for a prolonged period,
make sure the vehicle is parked in a well ventilated
area to avoid the accumulation of toxic fumes inside
and outside of the passenger compartment.
CAUTION
!
The driver should not operate the display while the
vehicle is in motion.
When operating the system, stop the vehicle in a safe
area.
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Digital clock
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The time (A) is shown in the center of the display.Adjusting the timeSet the time by pressing the various buttons as described
below.NOTE
If the battery cables are disconnected or the battery
becomes discharged, the clock will have to be reset.
Outside temperature (type 1 only)
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This value (A) shows the outside temperature of the vehicle.NOTE
The outside temperature can be displayed from -40°F
(-40°C) to 122°F (50°C).

When the outside temperature is over 122°F (50°C) or
below -40°F (-40°C), the display will remain 122°F
(50°C) or -40°F (-40°C).

The outside temperature displayed may differ from the
actual temperature on account of surrounding conditions,
driving conditions, etc.
H (HOUR)- Press and hold the “H” button until the correct
hour appears.
M (MINUTE)- Press and hold the “M” button until the correct
minute appears.
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If the outside temperature drops below approximately 37 °F
(3°C), the outside temperature figure changes to “ICE” and the
“ICE”, “OUTSIDE TEMP”, and unit indications flash for
approximately 30 seconds to show there is a danger the road
might be icy.
Change of the outside temperature unit
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When the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position,
pressing the “H” button and “M” button simultaneously for
more than 10 seconds will switch the outside temperature unit
between °F and °C.NOTE
Disconnecting the battery cable causes the outside tem-
perature unit memory to be erased. If it has been discon-
nected, readjust the unit by the above procedure.
CAUTION
!
Even when the “ICE”, “OUTSIDE TEMP”, and
unit indications do not flash, the road may be icy, so
please take care when driving.
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[The engine is not running, or the engine is running but the
parking brake has not been released]
The engine can be started with the headlights off when the
vehicle is stationary.NOTE
Do not leave the headlights and other lights on for a long
period of time when the engine is not running. The battery
will run down.

When it rains, or when the vehicle has been washed, the
inside of the lens sometimes becomes foggy. This is the
same as when window glass mists up on a humid day, and
does not indicate a problem. When the light is switched
on, the heat will dry out the fog. However, if water col-
lects inside the light, have it checked by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice. Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other
lights)
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If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion or removed from the ignition switch and the driver’s
door is opened with the light switch in the “ ” or “ ”
position, the lights automatically turn off.• If the driver’s door is opened after the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a high-pitched constant tone
will sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
• If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the ignition
switch, a low-pitched tone will sound to remind you to
remove the key.

If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi-
tion or removed from the ignition switch with the driver’s
door closed and the light switch in the “ ” or “ ”
position, the lights will stay on for about 3 minutes and
then turn off automatically. OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license
plate and instrument panel lights on
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