2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT Owners Manual

Overview
License plate light
P.3-81, 7-45, 7-57 Trunk lid P.3-16Tail and stop lights
P.3-81, 7-45, 7-53
Rear side-maker lights
P.3-81, 7-45, 7-53
Rear turn-signal lights
P.3-84, 7-45, 7-53Tire inflation pressure P.7-23
Changing tires P.6-9
Tire rotation P.7-25
Tire chains P.7-27
Wheel covers (if so equipped)
P. 6 - 1 9
Tire pressure monitoring system
P. 3 - 6 3 Back-up lights P.7-45, 7-54
High-mounted stop light
P.7-45, 7-56Antenna P.5-71 Satellite radio antenna (if so equipped)
P. 5 - 7 1
Rear-view camera (if so equipped)
P. 3 - 6 9
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If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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NOTE
These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition key is first turned to “ON”.
Warning light
Do this
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Charging system warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice for assistance.P.3-80
Oil pressure warning light
Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine, then check the engine
oil level.
If the light comes on while the engine oil level is normal, have the system
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice as soon as possible.P.3-80
or
Brake warning light
If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is
fully released.

If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, stop and check the
brake fluid level.

If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction. Avoid
hard braking and high speeds, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.P.3-78
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“N” indicator in the instrument
cluster flashes rapidly
(twice per second)
Park your vehicle in a safe place.
Idle the engine until the “N” indicator goes off. If the indicator does not go
off, have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.P. 3 - 4 2
or
Engine malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”)
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, have the
engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible. If the vehicle is not drivable, con-
tact emergency roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in
U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer, or local towing company for assistance.P. 3 - 7 9
or
Anti-lock braking system warning
light
When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not functioning and
only the ordinary braking system is functioning.

Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Test the system as described on page 3-50.

If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we recom-
mend that you have the system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.P. 3 - 5 0
SRS warning light
It is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend that
you have the air bag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possible.P.2-27,
2-46
Warning light
Do this
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“N” indicator in the instrument
cluster flashes slowly
(once per second)
Have the automatic transaxle checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.P.3-42
and
ASC indicator and
ASC OFF indicator
Park your vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine.
Restart the engine and check to see if the indicator comes on again.

If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your vehicle
inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice as soon as possible.

When this indicator comes on, the active stability control is not functioning
and normal operation of the vehicle will not be affected.P.3-54
Tire pressure monitoring system
warning light
If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to the
proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-23.)
Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after a few
minutes of driving.

If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then remains con-
tinuously illuminated, the system is not operating properly. If the system
returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If the warning light does not
go off, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.P.3-65
Warning light
Do this
Ref. page
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If you hear this sound...
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Sound
Do this
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Constant tone when the driver’s door is
opened.“Key reminder buzzer”
A tone will sound if the driver’s door is opened while the ignition key is in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position.
Remove the key to stop the tone.
ORP.3-14
“Headlight reminder buzzer”
A tone will sound if the driver’s door is opened when the ignition key is in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while the
lights are on. Turn the lights off.
The tone will stop automatically when the lights are automatically turned off.
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Metallic squeal when you press the
brake pedal while driving.“Brake pad wear alarm”
The brake pads are worn down to the serviceable limit.
Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice.P.3-48
Tone when the ignition key is turned to
the “ON” position.“Seat belt reminder buzzer”
When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the tone will sound for
about 6 seconds. If the driver’s seat belt remains unfastened 1 minute later, the
tone will sound intermittently (12 times) when the vehicle is driven. If the
driver’s seat belt subsequently remains unfastened while the vehicle is being
driven, the tone will sound as a warning each time the vehicle stops and starts.
When the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the tone will stop.P.2-20
Tone when the vehicle is moving at
more than 5 mph (8 km/h).“Door-ajar warning buzzer”
Door or trunk lid is not properly shut.
If you shut the door or trunk lid, the tone will stop.P.3-80
Wind buffeting when driving with one
or both rear door windows opened.“What to do if you hear wind buffeting when driving”
Open the front door windows as well as the rear door windows.P.3-25
When the headlights have flashed for
three minutes, the horn will sound inter-
mittently for three minutes.“Theft-alarm system” (if so equipped)
The theft-alarm system is operating. To stop the alarm, turn the key in the
driver’s door toward the front of the vehicle (the lock direction) or toward the
rear of the vehicle (the unlock direction). Alternatively, use the keyless-entry
transmitter to lock or unlock the doors or the trunk lid.P.3-20
Sound
Do this
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If this problem occurs...
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Problem
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Cannot turn the key.
From “LOCK” to “ACC”
Turn the key while jogging the steering wheel in either direction.
From “ACC” to “LOCK”
Check the position of the selector lever.
The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position.P.3-34,
3-36
Cannot shift the selector lever
from the “P” (PARK) position.Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal.
Check that the ignition key is in the “ON” position.P.3-39
The windows are fogged up.
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower.P.5-12,
5-19
The engine does not start.
The lights do not come on.
The lights are dim.
The horn does not honk.
The horn sound is weak.Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.P. 6 - 2 ,
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Problem
Do this
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The engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge indicator is at the
“H” (hot) position.
Steam comes out of the engine
compartment.
The engine is overheated.
Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.P. 6 - 5
The vehicle is stuck in sand,
mud, or snow.Move the selector lever rhythmically between “Sports Mode” and “R” (REVERSE) posi-
tions, while pressing lightly on the accelerator pedal.P.6-23
WA R N I N G
!
When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that no one is near the vehicle. The rocking
motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.
Avoid revving the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in overheating
and transaxle failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
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