2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT instrument panel

Driving safety
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4 Vehicle preparation before driving
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For a safer and more enjoyable trip, always observe the follow-
ing: Seat belts and seats
Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and all
passengers are seated and wearing their seat belts properly
(with children in the rear seat, in appropriate restraints),
and that all the doors are locked.

Move the driver’s seat as far backward as possible, while
still keeping good visibility, and good control of the steer-
ing wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls. Check the
instrument panel indicators for any possible problem.

Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.

Make sure that infants and small children are properly
restrained in accordance with all laws and regulations.Defrosters Check 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, 5-19.)
Tires Check 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 Mitsub-
ishi Motors dealer.Lights Have 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 leaks Check 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.
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5-2 Comfort controls
5Ve n t s
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NOTE
Do not place beverages on top of the instrument panel. If
they splash into the air conditioning vents, they could
damage the system.
Air flow and direction adjustments
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Center/Side ventsAdjust the direction of the air flow by moving the knob (A).NOTE
On rare occasions, air from the vents of an air-conditioned
vehicle may be foggy. This is only moist air cooling sud-
denly and does not indicate a problem.
1- Center vents
2- Side vents
Center vents Side vents
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6-6 For emergencies
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5. If you do not see steam or spray coming from under the
hood, leave the engine on until the temperature indicator
on the instrument panel moves below the red zone. When
it is in the middle of the normal zone, you can start driving
again. If the indicator stays in the red zone, turn off the
engine.6. When you do not see any more steam or spray, open the
hood. Look for obvious leaks, such as a split radiator
hose. Be careful as components will be hot. Any leak
source must be repaired.
7. If there is no obvious leak source, check the coolant level
in the reserve tank. If there is none, or if it is too low,
slowly add coolant.
8. If the reserve tank needs coolant, you will probably also
need to add coolant to the radiator. Do not loosen or
remove the radiator cap until the engine has cooled down.
WA R N I N G
!
Before raising the engine hood, check to see if there
is steam or spray coming from under the hood.
Steam or spray coming from an overheated engine
could seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood until there is no steam or
spray.
WA R N I N G
!
Removing the radiator cap could scald you with
escaping hot water or steam. When checking the
radiator level, cover the cap with a cloth before try-
ing to remove it. Turn it slowly counterclockwise,
without pressing down, to the first notch. The pres-
sure in the system will then be let out. When the
pressure is COMPLETELY LET OUT, press down
and keep turning the cap counterclockwise until it
will come off.
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7-4 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Engine hood
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To openUse the engine hood release lever (located under the instrument
panel near the driver’s door) to unlock the engine hood.
Pull the lever toward you to release the engine hood latch.Release the safety lever and lift the engine hood.
NOTE
To prevent damage to the engine hood and wipers, make
sure the wipers are at resting position when you open the
engine hood.
WA R N I N G
!
Never use the release lever to unlatch the engine
hood while the vehicle is in motion.
Do not drive your vehicle unless the engine hood is
locked.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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Ty p e B
1. Push the lock lever.
2. Remove the relay box cover.Ty p e C
1. Pull the lock lever.
2. Open the cover.
Fuse load capacities
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This fuse list shows the names of the electrical systems and
their fuse capacities.
There are spare fuses in the cover of the instrument panel
(driver’s side). Always replace a blown fuse with one of the
same capacity as the original.
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7-42 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Identification of fuse
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Fuse replacement
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1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electrical item
connected to the fuse and turn the ignition key to the
“LOCK” position.
2. There is a fuse puller in the cover of the instrument panel
(driver’s side).
3. Remove the fuse puller from the cover.
Capacity
Color
7.5 A Brown
10 A Red
15 A Blue
20 A Yellow (fuse type) / Light blue (fusible link type)
30 A Green (fuse type) / Pink (fusible link type)
40 A Green
60 A Yellow
80 A White
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7-62 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Cleaning the inside of your vehicle
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After washing the inside of your vehicle with any cleaner, wipe
it dry in a shady, well ventilated area. NOTE
Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric and flocked parts
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1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft cloth soaked in a 3%
solution of gentle soap and water.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring out well. Using this
cloth, wipe off the detergent thoroughly.NOTE
Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and protectants contain-
ing silicones or wax.
Such products, when applied to the instrument panels or
other parts, may cause reflections on the windscreen and
obscure vision.
Also, if such products get on the switches of the electrical
accessories, it may lead to failure of these accessories.
Upholstery
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1. To maintain the value of your new vehicle, maintain the
upholstery carefully and keep the interior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean the seats. If
stained, vinyl and synthetic leather should be cleaned with
an appropriate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be cleaned with
either upholstery cleaner or a 3% solution of gentle soap
in lukewarm water.
2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum cleaner and remove
any stains with carpet cleaner. Oil and grease can be
removed by lightly dabbing with a clean white cloth and
spot remover. NOTE
If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seat upholstery,
draw a suitable defuzzing brush over the surface in one
direction.Genuine leather
(if so equipped)
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1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a soft cloth soaked
in a 5 % solution of gentle soap and water.
2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water, wring it out well, and
wipe off all the soap.
3. To preserve and protect, use a leather protecting agent on
the genuine leather surface. NOTE
If genuine leather is wet with water, wipe it with a dry,
soft cloth.
If left damp, mildew may grow and damage the leather
surface.
CAUTION
!
Do not use organic substances (solvents, kerosene,
alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.
These chemicals can cause discoloring, staining or
cracking of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure
their ingredients do not include the substances men-
tioned above.
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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
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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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