2012 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE headlights

3-128 Features and controls
3
Headlight flasher
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You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever gently
toward you (2). The lights will go back to normal when you let
go. While the high beam is on, you will see a blue light on the
instrument panel.NOTE
You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever toward
you, even if the light switch is off.

If you turn the lights off with the headlights set to high-
beam illumination, the headlights are automatically
returned to their low-beam setting when the light switch is
next turned to the “ ” position.
Headlight levelling switch
(if so equipped)
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The direction of the headlight beam (the direction which the
light shines in) alters according to the number of people and
the load in the vehicle. Lower the headlight angle if it is too
high due to the number of people and/or the load in the vehicle
so that the headlights’ glare does not distract the drivers of
approaching vehicles. First set the light switch to the “ ”
position, then turn the headlight levelling switch knob to lower
the beam. The greater the number on the headlight levelling
switch knob, the lower the beam will point.
Set the switch to the appropriate position so that the headlight
beam is level with the road.
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Features and controls
3-131
3 Front fog light switch
(if so equipped)
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The front fog lights illuminate only when the headlights are on
low beam. Press the switch to illuminate. Press the switch
again to turn the lights off.
The indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate while the
front fog lights are on.
NOTE
If the daytime running lights are on, the front fog lights
will not illuminate.
The headlights must be on for the front fog lights to illu-
minate.

If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog
lights will go out; they will illuminate again when the
headlights are switched back to low beam.

If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” posi-
tion while the front fog lights are illuminated, they will
automatically turn off. They can be turned back on again
by rotating the light switch back to “ ” position, and
pressing the front fog light switch once again.
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
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3-176 Features and controls
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Ty p e 21. To lock.
2. To unlock.
3. To open, pull the lever (A).NOTE
When the light switch is set in either the “ ” or “ ”
position, the glove compartment light illuminates.
Refer to “Combination headlights and dimmer switch” on
page 3-125.
Floor console box
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The floor console box is located under the arm rest.
To open the console box, lift the lever (A) and raise the arm
rest (B).NOTE
The Auxiliary Audio connector (mini-jack) is located in
the floor console box. For details, refer to “To use the
external audio input function” on page 5-63.
WA R N I N G
!
An open glove compartment door can cause a seri-
ous injury or death to the front passenger in an acci-
dent, even if the passenger is wearing his/her seat
belt. Always keep the glove compartment door
closed when driving.
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Driving safety
4-5
4 Driving during cold weather
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Check the battery, including terminals and cables. During
extremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong.
Also, the battery power level may drop because more
power is used for cold starting and driving.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the engine runs
at the proper speed and if the headlights are as bright as
normally. Charge or replace the battery if necessary. Dur-
ing extreme cold weather, it is possible that a very low
battery could freeze.

Warm the engine sufficiently. After starting the engine,
allow a short warm-up time to distribute oil to all cylin-
ders. Then drive your vehicle slowly.

Stay at low speeds at first so that the manual transaxle oil
or the automatic transaxle fluid has time to spread to all
the lubrication points.

Manual transaxle can be harder to shift in cold weather
conditions. This is normal and shifting will get easier as
the transaxle warms up.
Check the engine antifreeze.
If there is not enough coolant because of a leak or from
engine overheating, add high-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze and water. The recommended blend is about 50 %
water and 50 % anti-freeze. Use a higher concentration
(not over 60 %) when the outside temperature is -31 °F
(-35 °C) or lower. When the engine is working very hard
(for example, during mountain driving and/or when the
outside temperature is high), use a 50 % concentration.
This blend will provide adequate protection from corro-
sion and boiling.
WA R N I N G
!
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any
spark or flame can cause the battery to explode,
which could cause serious injury or death.
Always wear protective clothes and a face mask
when working with your battery, or let a skilled
mechanic do it.
WA R N I N G
!
Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is
hot. You could be seriously burned.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Fuse (+B)
80 A*
1
2 Radiator fan motor30 A*
2,
50 A*3
3 Anti-lock braking system
60 A*
1
4 Ignition switch
40 A*1
5 Power window control
30 A*1
6 Front fog lights 15 A
7 Heated seat 20 A
8 Horn 15 A
9 Engine control 20 A
10 Air conditioning 10 A
11 Stop lights 7.5 A
12 Audio 30 A
13 Alternator 7.5 A
14 Hazard warning flasher 10 A
15 Automatic transaxle 20 A
16 Headlight high beam (right) 10 A
17 Headlight high beam (left) 10 A
18 Headlight low beam (right)10 A*4,
20 A*5
19 Headlight low beam (left)10 A*
4,
20 A*5
20 Position light (right) 7.5 A
21 Position light (left) 7.5 A
22 Dome light 10 A
23 Radio 15 A
24
Fuel pump 15 A
25 Windshield wiper 30 A
26 Electric convertible top
40 A*
1
*1:Fusible link
*2:Fusible link (2.4 liter models)
*3:Fusible link (3.8 liter models)
*4:Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights
*5:Vehicles with high intensity discharge headlightsNo.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
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7-48 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Outside (front)
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Vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights
Except for vehicles with high intensity discharge headlights

Description
Wattage or
Candle power
ANSI Trade No.
or Bulb type
1- Headlight 35 W D1S
2-Parking and side-marker
light1.5 cp 194NA
3- Front turn signal light 27/7 W 3757AK
4- Front fog light 45 W H10
Description
Wattage or
Candle power
ANSI Trade No.
or Bulb type
5- Headlight 60/55 W H13
6-Front turn signal, parking
and side-marker light30/2.2 cp 3457AK
7-Front fog light
(if so equipped)45 W H10
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7
ECLIPSE SPYDER
NOTE
The dome light/reading lights use LEDs rather than bulbs.
For repair and replacement, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
Headlights (vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights)
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Do not attempt to disassemble or repair headlights, and do not
attempt to replace their bulbs.
Description
Wattage
1- Vanity mirror light 1.4 W
2-Dome light (Front)
/Reading lights (if so equipped)—
3-Reading lights on an inside rearview mir-
ror (if so equipped)4.3 W
4- Glove compartment light 1.4 W
WA R N I N G
!
A high voltage is present in the power circuit and in
the bulbs and bulb terminals. To avoid the risk of an
electric shock, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer whenever repair or replacement is
necessary.
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7-52 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Headlights (except for vehicles with high inten-
sity discharge headlights)
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1. Depress the tab (A) on the harness connector and pull the
harness connector toward you to remove it. 2. Turn the bulb (B) counterclockwise, and then remove the
headlight bulb with holder.
3. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.*- Front of the vehicle
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