2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT keyless

Features and controls
3-17
3
To open
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Operation from outside the vehicleUse the remote control transmitter to open. Press the trunk but-
ton. (See “Keyless entry system” on page 3-7.)
The trunk lid will pop up slightly. Lift it to open the trunk.Operation from inside the vehiclePull the trunk lid release lever, located to the left of the driver’s
seat, up to open the trunk.
NOTE
The trunk light comes on when the trunk lid is opened,
and goes out when it is closed.To close
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If your vehicle is equipped with a trunk lid grip, pull the trunk
lid grip (A) downward as illustrated and let it go before the
trunk lid closes completely.
Gently close the trunk lid from the outside so that it is com-
pletely closed.
CAUTION
!
Do not use the trunk lid release lever while the vehi-
cle is moving. If the trunk lid is opened, objects in
the trunk could fall onto the road and cause an acci-
dent.
CAUTION
!
To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt
to close the trunk lid without letting go of the trunk
lid grip.
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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
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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Alphabetical index
4Hazard warning flasher switch 3-85
Hazard warning lights 3-78
Head restraints 2-12
Headlights
Capacity 7-45
Dimmer 3-83
Headlight flasher 3-84
Switch 3-81
High beam indicator 3-78
High-mounted stop light
Capacity 7-45
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System 3-124
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch 7-33
Horn switch 3-91
I
If the vehicle breaks down 6-2
Ignition switch 3-34
Important facts to know in case of an accident 8-4
Indicator 3-78
Indicator and warning light package 3-77
Inside emergency trunk lid release 3-18
Inside rearview mirror 3-30
Instrument cluster 3-72
Instrument panel light dimmer control 3-87
Interior lights 3-128
Auto-cutout function 3-130
Dome light 3-129
Reading lights 3-128
J
Jack 6-8
Storage 6-7
Jump-starting the engine 6-2
K
Key reminder buzzer 3-14
,3-35
Keyless entry system 3-7
Keys 3-2L
Labeling 9-2
License plate light
Capacity 7-45
Replacement 7-57
Loading information 4-9
Low-fuel warning light 3-75
Lubricants 9-8
Luggage hooks 3-134
M
Mirror
Inside rearview mirror 3-30
Outside rearview mirrors 3-32
Modifications to and racing of your vehicle 1-6
O
Octane rating 1-2
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