2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT features and controls

3-128 Features and controls
3Interior lights
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Reading lights
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Push the reading light switch (A) to turn on the light. This light
produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map light.
Push the reading light switch again to turn the light off.
The reading light comes on when any door is opened.
When all the doors are closed, the reading light is dimmed
gradually for 30 seconds then goes off. However, the light goes
off immediately without being dimmed if:

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

All the doors are locked using the power door lock switch,
or the keyless entry remote transmitter.
Reading lights
→ P.3-128 Dome light
→ P. 3 - 1 2 9
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Features and controls
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3
NOTE
If the ignition key is removed with the doors closed, the
interior lights come on for 30 seconds, then go off.

The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For details, refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual.
Dome light
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The dome light can be operated by pushing the rear side of the
light.
The dome light comes on when any door is opened.
When all the doors are closed, the dome light is dimmed gradu-
ally for 30 seconds then goes off. However, the light goes off
immediately without being dimmed if:

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

All the doors are locked using the power door lock switch,
or the keyless entry remote transmitter.
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3-130 Features and controls
3
NOTE
If the ignition key is removed with the doors closed, the
interior lights come on for 30 seconds, then go off.

The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See your
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For details, refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual.
Interior light auto-cutout function (dome light
and reading light)
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If any of the interior lights are left on with the ignition switch
in the “LOCK” position, the lights go off automatically after
about 30 minutes.
The lights come on again if the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” or “ACC” position, any door is opened and closed or the
keyless entry system is operated.NOTE
The interior light auto-cutout function can be deactivated.
The time until the lights automatically go off can be
adjusted. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
for details.
For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, adjustments can be made using screen
operations. For details, refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual.
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Features and controls
3-131
3 Accessory boxes
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Convenient storage space is located throughout the vehicle.
Glove compartment
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To open, pull the lever (A).NOTE
When the light switch is set in either the “ ” or “ ”
position, the glove compartment light illuminates. (If so
equipped)
1- Glove compartment
2- Floor console box/Tissue holder/Pen holders
WA R N I N G
!
An open glove compartment door can cause a seri-
ous injury to the front passenger in an accident,
even if the passenger is wearing his/her seat belt.
Always keep the glove compartment door closed
when driving.
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3-132 Features and controls
3Floor console box/Tissue holder/Pen hold-
ers
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Floor console boxThe floor console box is located under the arm rest.
To open the console box, lift the lever (A) and raise the arm
rest (B).
Tissue holder/Pen holderThe tissue holder (A) and pen holders (B) are located on the
back of the arm rest.
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Features and controls
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3 Cup holder
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For the front seatThe cup holder is located in the middle of the floor console.
The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink-cans
securely in its holes.
For the rear seat
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This cup holder is located in the rear seat arm rest (A).
Pull the rear arm rest down to use the cup holder.
CAUTION
!
Do not drink beverages while driving your vehicle.
This is distracting and could cause an accident.
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3-134 Features and controls
3Luggage hooks
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There are four hooks on the side of the trunk for use in securing
luggage.NOTE
Do not hang heavy luggage {more than about 6.6 pound
(3 kg)} on the hook. Doing so could damage the hook.
Coat hook
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There is a hook on the rear driver’s side assist grip for use in
hanging clothes.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not put a hanger or any heavy or pointed object
on the coat hook. If the curtain air bag was acti-
vated, any such item could be propelled away with
great force and could prevent the curtain air bag
from inflating correctly. Hang clothes directly on the
coat hook (without using a hanger). Make sure there
are no heavy or sharp objects in the pockets of
clothes that you hang on the coat hook.
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5-38 Comfort controls
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To adjust the volume
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VOL (Volume control) Turn the VOL knob (2) clockwise to increase the volume;
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
The status will be displayed in the display (5).NOTE
The volume control mode will shut off automatically if
either the radio or CD mode is selected, or if no adjust-
ment is made within about 2 seconds.
To adjust the tone
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1. Press the AUDIO switch (4) repeatedly to select your
desired sound customization setting to change. The order
is: SUB GAIN → BASS → MID → TRE → FADE →
BAL → FIELD → TYPE → SOUND PRESET → Sound
customization mode off.
The status will be displayed in the display (5).
QUICK ACCESS MODE
To access the sound customization features quickly, push
and hold the AUDIO switch (4), then turn the switch
clockwise or counterclockwise to access your desired
sound customization setting. Release the switch to adjust
the setting.Example
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