2013 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION ignition

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NOTE
The sensitivity of the automatic on/off control can be
adjusted.
For further information, please contact your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
On vehicles equipped with Mitsubishi Multi-Communica-
tion System, screen operations can be used to make the
adjustment.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.

Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automatic on/off con-
trol by affixing a sticker or label to the windshield.

If the lights do not turn on or off with the switch in the
“AUTO” position, manually operate the switch. Have the
system checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other
lights)
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With the combination headlights and dimmer switch in
the “ ” or “ ” position, if the key is turned to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is opened, the lights automat-
ically turn off.
[When using a key to start the engine]
• If the driver’s door is opened after the key is removed
from the ignition switch, a high-pitched constant tone
will sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
• If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the ignition
switch, a low-pitched beep will sound to remind you to
remove the key.
[When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine]
• If the ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” position
and the driver’s door is opened, a high-pitched constant
buzzer will sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
• If the ignition switch is turned to any position other than
“LOCK” and the driver’s door is opened, a low-pitched
constant buzzer will sound to remind you to return the
ignition switch.

With the combination headlights and dimmer switch in
the “ ” or “ ” position, if the key is turned to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition
switch and the driver’s door is not opened, the lights auto-
matically turn off after about 3 minutes.
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NOTE
The light auto-cutout function can be deactivated.
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 further details, refer to the separate
owner’s manual.When you want to keep the lights on:If the combination headlights and dimmer switch is turned to
the “ ” or “ ” position again after the engine is turned off,
the about 3-minute auto-cutout function described above will
not work. The lights (the parking lights, tail lights and license
plate lights) will stay on and will not turn off automatically.NOTE
When the engine is started using the key, if the driver’s
door is opened and the key is removed, the headlight
reminder buzzer intermittently emits a high-pitched
sound. If the key is still in the ignition switch the key
reminder buzzer intermittently emits a low-pitched sound.
The buzzer stops when the driver’s door is closed. (A
warning is also displayed in the multi-information dis-
play.)

When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key, if the
driver’s door is opened and the ignition switch is in the
“LOCK” position, the headlight reminder buzzer intermit-
tently emits a high-pitched sound. If the ignition switch is
in any position other than “LOCK”, the ignition switch on
reminder buzzer intermittently emits a low-pitched sound.
The buzzer stops when the driver’s door is closed. (A
warning is also displayed in the multi-information dis-
play.)
Headlight reminder buzzer
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[When using a key to start the engine]
If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the “LOCK” or
“ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while the
lights are on, the tone will sound to remind you to turn off the
lights.
[When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine]
If the driver’s door is opened with the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position, or if the ignition switch is moved
to the “LOCK” position while the lights are on, the tone will
sound to remind you to turn off the lights.
In either case, the lights will turn off automatically and so will
the tone.
Or you can turn the light switch to the “OFF” position to stop
the tone.
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Welcome light
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This function turns on the front side-marker and parking lights
for about 30 seconds after the UNLOCK button (A) on the
remote control transmitter is pressed when the combination
headlights and dimmer switch is in the “OFF” or “AUTO”
position (for vehicles equipped with the automatic light con-
trol). On vehicles equipped with the automatic light control,
the welcome light function will operate only when it is dark
outside the vehicle.
NOTE
While the welcome light function is operating, perform
one of the following operations to cancel the function.
• Push the LOCK button (B) on the remote control trans-
mitter.
• Turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to
the “ ” or “ ” position.
• Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The headlights can be set to come on in the low beam
setting.
• The welcome light function can be deactivated.
For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
On vehicles equipped with Mitsubishi Multi-Communica-
tion System, screen operations can be used to make the
adjustment.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
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Coming home light
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This function turns on the headlights in the low beam setting
for about 30 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position.
1. Turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to the
“OFF” or “AUTO” position (for vehicles equipped with
the automatic light control).
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. Also, if
a key was used to start the engine, remove the key from
the ignition switch.
3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position, pull the turn signal lever toward you.4. The headlights will come on in the low beam setting for
about 30 seconds. After the headlights go off, the head-
lights can be turned on again in the low beam setting for
about 30 seconds by pulling the turn signal lever toward
you within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position. To turn on the headlights again after 60
seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
position, repeat the process from step 1.
NOTE
While the coming home light function is operating, per-
form one of the following operations to cancel the func-
tion.
• Pull the turn signal lever toward you.
• Turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to
the “ ” or “ ” position.
• Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• The time that the headlights remain on can be changed.
• The coming home light function can be deactivated.
For details, consult a Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
On vehicles equipped with Mitsubishi Multi-Communica-
tion System, screen operations can be used to make the
adjustment.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
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3 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 switch is turned off.NOTE
If the flashers are used for several hours, the battery will
run down. This could make it difficult or impossible to
restart your vehicle.
Front fog light switch
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The front fog lights illuminate only when the headlights are on
low beam.
Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” position turns on
the front fog lights as well as the indicator in the instrument
cluster. To turn them off, turn the knob in the direction of the
“OFF” position.
The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.NOTE
If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog
lights will go out; they will illuminate again when the
headlights are switched back to low beam.
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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 combination headlights and dimmer switch
back to “ ” position, and turning the knob in the direc-
tion of the “ON” position.

Do not use fog lights except in conditions of fog, other-
wise excessive light glare may temporarily blind oncom-
ing vehicle drivers.
Wiper and washer switch
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Windshield wipersExcept for vehicles equipped with rain sensorThe windshield wiper and washer can be operated with the
ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
If the blades are frozen to the windshield, do not operate the
wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed, other-
wise the wiper motor may be damaged.
CAUTION
!
If the washer is used in cold weather, the washer
fluid sprayed against the glass may freeze, which
may hinder visibility. Warm the glass with the
defroster before using the washer.
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Misting function
The misting function can be used when the ignition switch is in
the “ON” or “ACC” position.
The wipers will operate once if the wiper lever is raised to the
“MIST” position and released. This operation is useful when it
is drizzling, etc. The wipers will continue to operate while the
lever is held in the “MIST” position.
Vehicles equipped with rain sensorThe windshield wipers can be operated with the ignition switch
in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
If the blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, do
not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades
are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off
AUTO- Auto-wiper control
Rain sensor
The wipers will automatically operate depending on the
amount of moisture on the windshield.
LO- Slow
HI- Fast
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Rain sensor (if so equipped)
Can only be used when the ignition switch is “ON” position.
If the lever is put in the “AUTO” position, the rain sensor (B)
will detect the extent of rain (or snow, other moisture, dust,
etc.) and the wipers will operate automatically.
Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if the windshield is dirty
and the weather is dry.
Wiper operation under these conditions can scratch the wind-
shield and damage the wipers.
CAUTION
!
With the ignition switch in the “ON” position and
the lever in the “AUTO” position, the wipers may
automatically operate in the situations described
below.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the wind-
shield, if you touch the rain sensor.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the wind-
shield, if you wipe with a cloth the rain sensor.
• When using an automatic car wash.
• A physical shock is applied to the windshield.
• A physical shock is applied to the rain sensor.If your hands get trapped, you could be injured and
the wipers could malfunction or become damaged.
To deactivate the rain sensor, place the lever in the
“OFF” position.
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