2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT light

Features and controls
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NOTE
A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the
front and rear turn signal lights are working properly.
If this light flashes faster than usual, check for a burned
out lamp bulb or malfunctioning connection.
If the panel light does not come on when the lever is
moved, check for a blown fuse or a burned out bulb in the
panel.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, Mitsubishi Multi-Communication Sys-
tem can be used to select whether the tone will sound or
not sound when the turn signal lights are activated.
For details, refer to the separate owner’s manual.
Hazard warning flasher switch
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If you press the flasher switch, the front and rear turn signals
will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warning lights.
This is an emergency warning system and should not be used
when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergencies.
If you need to leave your vehicle, the flashers will keep work-
ing after the ignition key is removed. NOTE
If you keep the flashers on for several hours with the
engine turned off, the battery will run down.

For vehicles equipped with the Mitsubishi Multi-Commu-
nication System, Mitsubishi Multi-Communication Sys-
tem can be used to select whether the tone will sound or
not sound when the hazard warning flashers are activated.
For details, refer to the separate owner’s manual.
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3-86 Features and controls
3Fog light switch
(if so equipped)
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The fog lights illuminate only when the headlights are on low
beam. Press the switch to illuminate. Press the switch again to
turn the lights off.
The indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate while the
fog lights are on.NOTE
If the headlights are switched to high beam, the fog lights
will go out; they will illuminate again when the headlights
are switched back to low beam.

If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” posi-
tion while the front fog lights are illuminated, they will
automatically turn off. They can be turned back on again
by rotating the light switch back to “ ” position, and
pressing the front fog light switch once again.
Do not use fog lamps except in conditions of fog, other-
wise excessive lamp glare may temporarily blind oncom-
ing vehicle drivers.
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Features and controls
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3 Instrument panel light dimmer control
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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted
by turning this control while the light switch is in the “ ” or
“ ” position.
Wiper and washer switch
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Windshield wipersThe windshield wipers wipe when the wiper lever is moved as
shown in the illustration and the ignition key is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position.
1- Bright
2- Dark
CAUTION
!
Always perform adjustments before driving.
Do not attempt to adjust while driving, as it could
cause an accident.
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will wipe one time
OFF- Off
INT- Speed sensitive intermittent operation
Interval between wiper sweeps vary in accordance with
vehicle speed.
LO- Slow
HI- Fast
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3-90 Features and controls
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Replace the wiper blades when they are worn. Use the
proper size replacement blades. If you have questions, ask
your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Electric rear window defogger switch
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The electric rear window defogger can be used with the igni-
tion key in the “ON” position.
The indicator light (A) will come on when you press the elec-
tric rear window defogger switch. Electric current will flow
through the heating wires on the rear window to help clear
away moisture or frost.
After about 17 minutes of operation, the system will shut off
automatically.
To switch the defogger OFF before 17 minutes have passed,
press the switch again. The indicator light will go out and the
defogger will turn off.
If you need the defogger for more than 17 minutes, press the
switch again. This will add 17 more minutes.
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Features and controls
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NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors, mist can
also be removed from the outside rearview mirrors when
the rear window defogger switch is pressed. (Refer to
“Heated mirror” on page 3-33.)
Horn switch
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To honk the horn, press near the “ ” mark on the steering
wheel.
CAUTION
!
The rear window defogger is not designed to melt
snow. Remove any snow manually before using the
rear window defogger.
Use the rear window defogger only after the engine
has started and is running. Be sure to turn the
defogger switch off immediately after the window is
clear to save on battery power.
Do not place stickers, tape, or other items that are
attached with adhesive over the grid wires on the
rear window.
When cleaning the inside rear window, use a soft
cloth and wipe lightly over the grid wires.
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3-122 Features and controls
3Vanity mirror
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The vanity mirror is located on the back of the sun visor.
If your vehicle is equipped with mirror lights, opening the lid
(A) of the vanity mirror will automatically turn on the mirror
lights (B).
Power outlet
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To use a “plug-in” type accessory, open the cover located in
front of the floor console, then insert the plug in the socket.
The accessory can be operated when the ignition switch is in
the “ON” or “ACC” position.
CAUTION
!
If the lid of the lighted vanity mirror is kept open for
prolonged periods of time, the battery may be dis-
charged.
CAUTION
!
Be aware that using electronic equipment with the
engine off may run the battery down.
Be sure to use a “plug-in” type accessory operating
at 12 V and 120 W or less.
When the power outlet is not in use, be sure to close
the power outlet cover. This will prevent the power
outlet from becoming dirty and possibly short-cir-
cuiting.
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3-124 Features and controls
3HomeLink
® Wireless Control System
(if so
equipped)N00554300030
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System is a registered trademark
of Johnson Controls Inc..
HomeLink® provides a convenient way to consolidate the
functions of up to three individual hand-held transmitters into
one built-in device.
HomeLink® will operate most radio frequency devices such as
garage doors, gates, home and office lighting, entry door locks
and security systems.
NOTE
Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while program-
ming HomeLink
®.

HomeLink
® is powered by your vehicle’s battery. No sep-
arate batteries are required. If the vehicle’s battery is dis-
charged or is disconnected, HomeLink
® will retain all
programming.

Once HomeLink
® is programmed, retain the original
transmitter for future programming procedures (for exam-
ple, new vehicle purchases). Upon sale of the vehicle, the
programmed HomeLink
® buttons should be erased for
security purposes.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not use HomeLink
® with any garage door opener
that lacks safety stop and reverse features as
required by U.S. Federal Regulations. A garage door
opener which cannot detect an object in the path of
a closing garage door and then automatically stop
and reverse, does not meet current U.S. Federal
Regulations. Using a garage door opener without
these features increases the risk of serious injury or
death.

During programming, your garage door or gate may
open or close. Make sure that people and objects are
clear of the garage door or gate that you are pro-
gramming.
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Programming HomeLink
®
To program HomeLink
® to operate a garage door, gate, or
entry door opener, home or office lighting, you need to be at
the same location as the device.
NOTE
Some garage door openers manufactured after 1996 have
“rolling code protection”. To program a garage door
opener equipped with “rolling code protection”; you will
need to access the garage door opener motor to press the
motor’s learn buttons. For convenience, use a ladder and
another person to assist you.
1. Unplug the device during the “cycling” process to prevent
possible damage to the garage door opener components.2. Press and hold the 2 outer HomeLink
® buttons (A) (to
clear the memory) until the indicator light (B) blinks
slowly (after 20 seconds). Release both buttons.
3. Position the end of the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches
(25 to 75 mm) away from HomeLink
® surface.
4. Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both
HomeLink
® button (C) you want to program and the
hand-held transmitter button (D). Do not release the but-
tons until step 5 has been completed.
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