2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT ignition

Overview
Instruments and controls
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Combination headlights and
dimmer switch P.3-81
Turn signal lever P.3-84
Supplemental restraint
system - air bag
(for driver’s seat) P.2-38
Horn switch P.3-91
Instrument panel light dimmer control knob P.3-87
Fog light switch
(if so equipped)
P. 3 - 8 6Steering wheel remote
control switch
(if so equipped) P.5-62 Instrument cluster
P. 3 - 7 2
Cruise control lever
P. 3 - 5 7 Ignition switch P.3-34 Wiper and washer
switch P.3-87
Fuses P.7-35
Active stability control (ASC)
OFF switch P.3-53 Engine hood release lever
P. 7 - 4Steering wheel tilt lock
lever P.3-29
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Quick index
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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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4 Quick index
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
Ref. page
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6 Quick index
If this problem occurs...
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Problem
Do this
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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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2-10 Seat and restraint systems
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To adjust the lumbar support (Driver’s side,
Power seat only)
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A lumbar support is included in the seatback of the driver’s
seat.
Heated seats
(if so equipped)
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The heated seats can be operated when the ignition key is in the
“ON” position.
The indicator light (A) will illuminate while the heater is on.
1- Strong
2- Weak
1- Heater high (for quick heating)
2- Heater off
3- Heater low (to keep the seat warm)
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2-20 Seat and restraint systems
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Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light
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A tone and warning light are used to remind the driver to fasten
the seat belt.
When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the warn-
ing light will come on and a tone will sound for about 6 sec-
onds. If the driver’s seat belt remains unfastened
approximately 1 minute later, the warning light will flash and
the tone will sound intermittently (12 times each) when the
vehicle is driven. If the driver subsequently unfastens the seat
belt while driving, the warning light and tone will issue further
warnings. And if the seat belt remains unfastened, the warning
light and tone will issue further warnings each time the vehicle
starts moving from a stop. When the seat belt is fastened, the
warnings will stop.
WA R N I N G
!
In order to reduce the risk of serious injury or death
in an accident, always wear your own seat belt. Do
not allow anyone to ride in your vehicle unless he or
she is also seated and wearing a seat belt. Children
should additionally be restrained in a secure child
restraint system.
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Seat and restraint systems
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Front passenger seat belt warning light
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The front passenger seat belt warning light is located above the
central vents in the instrument panel.
The light normally comes on when the ignition switch is turned
to the “ON” position and goes off a few seconds later.
The light comes on when a person sits on the front passenger
seat but does not fasten the seat belt. It goes off when the seat
belt is subsequently fastened.
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor (front seats)
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To move the anchor down, press the lock knob (A) and slide
the anchor down to the desired position.
To move the anchor up, slide the anchor up to the desired posi-
tion.
WA R N I N G
!
Do not install any accessory or sticker that makes
the light difficult to see.
Anchor down Anchor up
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