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Fuel tank capacity17.7 gal (67 L)Refueling1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.
2. The fuel tank filler is located on the rear driver side of
your vehicle.
To open the fuel tank filler door, hook a finger behind the
door, and pull the door toward you.3. Open the fuel tank filler pipe by slowly turning the cap
counterclockwise.
A- Remove
B- Close
WA R N I N G
!Since the fuel system may be under pressure,
remove the fuel tank filler cap slowly. This relieves
any pressure or vacuum that might have built up in
the fuel tank. If the cap is venting vapor or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before
removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out,
injuring you or others.
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4. To fill with fuel correctly depends mainly on correct han-
dling of the fuel filler nozzle. Do not tilt the nozzle. Insert
the nozzle in the tank port as far as it will go.
5. When the nozzle stops automatically, do not try to add
more fuel.
6. To close, turn the fuel tank filler cap slowly clockwise
until you hear clicking sounds, then gently push the fuel
tank filler door closed.
NOTEIf the fuel tank filler cap is not tight while driving, the
engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE
SOON” or “Check engine light”) may come on when the
onboard diagnostic (OBD) system performs a self check.
Always tighten the fuel tank filler cap until you hear click-
ing sounds.
The indicator will go off after driving several times. If the
indicator does not go off, contact your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice as soon as possible.
CAUTION
!Your vehicle can only be operated using unleaded
gasoline. Serious engine and catalytic converter
damage will result if leaded gasoline is used.
CAUTION
!To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top-
off” the fuel tank. Spilled fuel could discolor, stain,
or crack the vehicle’s paintwork. If fuel spills on the
paintwork, wipe it off with a soft cloth.
WA R N I N G
!Make sure the fuel cap is securely closed. If the fuel
cap is loose, fuel could leak, resulting in a fire.
CAUTION
!If you need to replace the fuel tank filler cap, use
only the cap specified for your model vehicle.
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3. Insert the key and turn it clockwise.
4. The trunk lid will pop up slightly.
5. Put the woofer cover back into the original position.
Inside emergency trunk lid release
(ECLIPSE SPYDER)
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The emergency trunk lid release provides a way to open the
trunk lid from inside the trunk. It was developed to help pre-
vent death and serious injuries, to children who might become
locked inside a vehicle trunk.
The luminous “T” shaped yellow emergency trunk lid release
handle (see illustration) is mounted near the latch inside the
trunk.
The handle glows in the dark after exposure to sunlight.
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17. While holding the rear window, turn the handle of the
valve (H) counterclockwise to release the pressure in the
valve. At this time, turn the handle until it can be turned
no further.NOTEDo not operate either top switch after loosening the valve.18. While retaining the tonneau panel and the rear glass,
remove the emergency tool from the specified insertion
location in the tonneau hinge and close the tonneau panel.
NOTEWhen you close the tonneau panel, hydraulic pressure
may make it stiff. Slowly press the tonneau panel down-
ward.
CAUTION
!Be sure to hold the rear window while working. Oth-
erwise, it may, depending on its position, fall down
when you loosen the valve.
H
CAUTION
!Be sure to hold the rear window while working. Oth-
erwise, it may, depending on its position, fall down.
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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.
NOTEDo 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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Door-ajar warning light and buzzer
N00520900231
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.NOTEThe 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.NOTEPutting 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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Controls and display
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Ty p e 1 Ty p e 2
1- Electronic compass (type 1 only) → P. 3 - 1 1 6
This display shows the compass direction of the vehicle.
2- Digital clock → P.3-123
3- Outside temperature (type 1 only) → P.3-123
4- Audio
This display shows the audio condition.
Refer to “Audio system” on page 5-24.
5- “H” button/“M” button
These buttons can change the display.
“To adjust for compass variance” → P. 3 - 1 1 7
“Compass calibration” → P.3-120
“Digital clock” → P. 3 - 1 2 3
“Change of the outside temperature unit” → P.3-124
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Digital clock
N00553100015
The time (A) is shown in the center of the display.Adjusting the timeSet the time by pressing the various buttons as described
below.NOTEIf the battery cables are disconnected or the battery
becomes discharged, the clock will have to be reset.
Outside temperature (type 1 only)
N00522300053
This value (A) shows the outside temperature of the vehicle.NOTEThe 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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