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DefrostersCheck these by selecting the defroster mode, and set the blower
switch on high. You should be able to feel the air blowing
against the windshield.
(Refer to “Defrosting or defogging the windshield and door
windows” on page 5-12, 5-20.)TiresCheck all the tires for heavy tread wear or uneven wear pat-
terns. Look for stones, nails, glass, or other objects stuck in the
tread. Look for any tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check the
wheel nuts for tightness, and the tires (including spare tire) for
proper pressures. Replace your tires before they are heavily
worn out.
As your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system, there is a risk of damage to the tire inflation pressure
sensors when the tire is replaced on the rim. Tire replacement
should, therefore, be performed only by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer.LightsHave someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on
and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and high-beam
indicators on the instrument panel. Fluid leaksCheck the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for
fuel, water, oil, or other leaks. Make sure all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you can smell fuel, you need to find out why
immediately and have it fixed.
Safe driving techniques
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Even this vehicle’s safety equipment, and your safest driving,
cannot guarantee that you can avoid an accident or injury.
However, if you give extra attention to the following areas, you
can better protect yourself and your passengers:
Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather
conditions. Leave plenty of stopping distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors and use your
turn signal light.
While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicy-
clists, and pedestrians.
Always obey applicable laws and regulations. Be a polite
and alert driver. Always leave room for unexpected
events, such as sudden braking.
If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle
registration laws and make sure you will be able to get the
right fuel.
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Passenger compartment fuse location tablePassenger compartment fuse location
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1 Ignition coil 10 A
2 Gauge 7.5 A
3 Back-up lights 7.5 A
4 Electric convertible top 7.5 A
5 Relay 7.5 A
6 Door mirror heater 7.5 A
7— — —
8 Engine control 7.5 A
9— — —
10 — — —
11 Outside rearview mirrors 7.5 A
12 Engine control 7.5 A
13 — — —
14 Rear window wiper 15 A
15 Power door locks 15 A
16 Power outlet 15 A
17 — — —
18 — — —
19 Heater 30 A
20 Rear window defogger 30 A
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Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle, depend-
ing on the vehicle model or specifications.
The table above shows the main equipment corresponding
to each fuse.
The fuse block does not contain spare 7.5 A, 10 A and 15
A fuses. If a fuse of one of these capacities blows, replace
it temporarily by borrowing the one that matches from:
7.5 A: Door mirror heater
10 A: Dome light (in engine compartment)
15 A: Power outlet
Replace the borrowed fuse as soon as possible.
Engine compartment fuse location table2.4 liter & 3.8 liter models
21 Sunroof 20 A
22 — — —
23 Electric window control 7.5 A
24 Electric convertible top 15 A
25 — Spare fuse 20 A
26 — Spare fuse 30 A
27 — Spare fuse 30 A No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
Engine compartment fuse location
Front
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Inside
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ECLIPSE
NOTEThe dome light (front)/reading lights (vehicles with sun-
roof) use LEDs rather than bulbs. For repair and replace-
ment, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.
Vehicles with sunroof Except for vehicles with sun-
roof
Description
Wattage
1- Cargo area light 5 W
2- Dome light (Rear) 8 W
3-Dome light (Front)/
Reading lightExcept for vehicles
with sunroof8 W
Vehicles with sun-
roof—
4- Vanity mirror light 1.4 W
5- Glove compartment light 1.4 W
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ECLIPSE SPYDER
NOTEThe 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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Reading lights on an inside rearview mirror
(ECLIPSE SPYDER only, if so equipped)
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Have the reading light bulbs replaced at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Cargo area light (ECLIPSE only)
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1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver at the edge of the lens, pry
gently to remove the lens, and then remove the bulb from
the light holder.
2. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.Glove compartment light
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Have the glove compartment light bulbs replaced at an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
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Vanity mirror light
(if so equipped)
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ECLIPSE1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver at the edge of the lens, pry
gently to remove the lens, and then remove the bulb from
the light holder.NOTEWrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the lens.
2. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
ECLIPSE SPYDER1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the notch of the lens,
pry gently to remove the lens, and then remove the bulb
from the light holder.NOTEWrap a cloth around the tip of the screwdriver to keep
from scratching the lens.
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During cold weather Salt and other chemicals spread on winter roads in some geo-
graphical areas can have a detrimental effect on the vehicle
underbody. You should flush the underbody with a high pres-
sure hose every time you wash the outside of your vehicle.
Take special care to remove mud or other debris which could
trap and hold salt and moisture.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the
rubber parts around the doors to prevent the doors from freez-
ing.NOTEWhen the door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off
or crack the rubber gasket installed around the door. Pour
warm water to melt the ice. Be sure to thoroughly wipe off
the water after opening the door. To prevent freezing of
the weatherstripping on the doors, hood, etc., treat with
silicone lubricant.
CAUTION
!When washing the underside of your vehicle or the
wheels, wear a pair of rubber gloves to protect your
hands.Never spray or splash water on the electrical parts
in the engine compartment. This may damage them.
Be careful also when washing the underbody. Do not
spray water into the engine compartment.Avoid automatic car washers that use rotating
brushes. These brushes may scratch the paint sur-
face and make it dull.
Scratches are more noticeable on darker colored
vehicles.Some hot water washing equipment uses high pres-
sure and heat to clean your vehicle. This heated
water may damage your vehicle’s resin parts. It can
flood the interior of the vehicle. Therefore, be sure
of the following:
• Keep the washing nozzle at least 20 inches (50 cm)
away from the vehicle body.
• When washing around the door glass, hold the
nozzle at a distance of more than 20 inches (50 cm)
and at right angles to the glass surface.
• It is recommended that the water should be
sprayed at a 45° angle to the side windows and top
seals. (ECLIPSE SPYDER only)
Make sure to do the following when using an auto-
matic car wash, with help from either this manual or
the car wash operator, to avoid damaging your vehi-
cle:
• Fold the outside rearview mirrors.
• Remove the antenna.
• Tape or remove the rear wiper arm assembly.
(ECLIPSE only)
• As your vehicle is equipped with rear spoiler,
check with the car wash operator before using the
car wash.CAUTION
!
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