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3-246 Features and controls
3Front fog light switch
(if so equipped)
N00522800377
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.NOTEIf 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.If the combination headlights and dimmer switch is
rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” position while the front fog
lights are illuminated, they will automatically turn off.
They can be turned back on again by rotating the combi-
nation headlights and dimmer switch back to “ ” posi-
tion, and turning the knob in the direction of the “ON”
position.
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3
NOTETo protect the rubber parts of the wipers, this operation of
the wipers does not take place when the vehicle is station-
ary and the ambient temperature is about 32 °F (0 °C) or
lower.
Do not cover the sensor by affixing a sticker or label to the
windshield. Also, do not put any water-repellent coating
on the windshield. The rain sensor would not be able to
detect the extent of rain, and the wipers might stop work-
ing normally.
In the following cases, the rain sensor may be malfunc-
tioning. Have the vehicle checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
• When the wipers operate at a constant interval despite
changes in the extent of rain.
• When the wipers do not operate even though it is rain-
ing.
The wipers may automatically operate when things such
as insects or foreign objects are affixed to the windshield
on top of the rain sensor or when the windshield is frozen.
Objects affixed to the windshield will stop the wipers
when the wipers cannot remove them. To operate the wip-
ers again, move the lever to the “LO” or “HI” position.
Also, the wipers may operate automatically due to strong
direct sunlight or electromagnetic wave. To stop the wip-
ers, move the lever to the “OFF” position.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice when replacing the wind-
shield glass.
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 suffer injuries
or the wipers could malfunction. To deactivate the
rain sensor, place the lever in the “OFF” position.
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3 Electric rear window defogger switch
N00523700315
The electric rear window defogger can be used when the
engine is running.
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 20 minutes of operation, the system will shut off
automatically.
To switch the defogger OFF before 20 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 20 minutes, press the
switch again. This will add 20 more minutes.
NOTEIf 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 3-86.)
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 12 V power outlet
N00525000556
12 V power outlets are located in front of the floor console
(Type 1, Type 2) and inside of the floor console box (Type 3).NOTEIf your vehicle is equipped with two 12 V power outlets,
both power outlets can be used simultaneously.
Type 1, Type 2The accessory can be operated when the ignition switch is in
the “ON” or “ACC” position.
To use a “plug-in” type accessory, pull out the plug, then insert
the plug in the socket.
CAUTION
!Be aware that using electronic equipment with the
engine off may run the battery down.When the 12 V power outlet is not in use, be sure to
put on the plug or close the 12 V power outlet cover.
This will prevent the 12 V power outlet from becom-
ing dirty and possibly short-circuiting.
CAUTION
!Be sure to use a “plug-in” type accessory operating
at 12 V and 120 W or less.
When using two 12 V power outlets or 12 V power
outlet and cigarette lighter simultaneously, make
sure that the total power consumption of these does
not exceed 120 W at 12 V.
Ty p e 1
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3 Interior lights
N00525300461
Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
(if so equipped)
N00525800192
Dome light (Front)The dome light can be turned on by sliding the dome light
switch.
1- Dome light (Rear) (if so equipped) → P.3-295
2- Dome light (Front)/Reading lights (if so equipped) → P. 3 -
293
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1- (DOOR)
The dome light comes on when any door is opened. When
all the doors are closed, the dome light illuminates for about
30 seconds then goes off. However, the light goes off imme-
diately if:
The door is closed while the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
The driver’s door is closed after all the other doors are
closed while the lock knob of the driver’s door is in the
lock position.
The door is closed and the power door lock switch is
used to lock the doors.
In vehicles equipped with the keyless entry system, the
keyless entry system remote control transmitter is used
to lock the doors.
In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the doors
are locked using the F.A.S.T.-key.
NOTEWhen the engine is started using the key while the
doors are closed, if you remove the key, the dome light
will illuminate for about 30 seconds before going off.
When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key while
the doors are closed, if the ignition switch is moved to
the “LOCK” position, the dome light will illuminate
for about 30 seconds before going 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-Com-
munication System, adjustments can be made using
screen operations. For details, refer to the separate
owner’s manual.
2- (OFF)
The dome light goes off.
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3
Reading lights
N00553800067
Regardless of the dome light switch position, when you press
the lens, the light on the side that is pressed illuminates; when
you press the lens again, the light goes off.
Dome light (Rear)
(if so equipped)
N00525400361
The dome light can be turned on by sliding the dome light
switch.
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1- (ON)
The dome light comes on.
2- ()
The dome light comes on when any door is opened. When all
the doors are closed, the dome light illuminates for about 30
seconds then goes off. However, the light goes off immedi-
ately if:
The door is closed while the ignition switch is in the
“ON” position.
The driver’s door is closed after all the other doors are
closed while the lock knob of the driver’s door is in the
lock position.
The door is closed and the power door lock switch is
used to lock the doors.
In vehicles equipped with the keyless entry system, the
keyless entry system remote control transmitter is used
to lock the doors.
In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the doors
are locked using the F.A.S.T.-key.
NOTEWhen the engine is started using the key while the
doors are closed, if you remove the key, the dome light
will illuminate for about 30 seconds before going off.
When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key while
the doors are closed, if the ignition switch is moved to
the “LOCK” position, the dome light will illuminate for
about 30 seconds before going 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-Com-
munication System, adjustments can be made using
screen operations. For details, refer to the separate
owner’s manual.
3- (OFF)
The dome light goes off.
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