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3 Electric rear window defogger switch
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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 3-84.)
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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Ty p e 3The accessory can be operated when the ignition switch is in
any position.
To use a “plug-in” type accessory, open the cover, then insert
the plug in the socket.
Interior lights
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1- Cargo room light → P.3-293
2- Dome light (Rear)(if so equipped) → P. 3 - 2 9 2
3- Dome light (Front)/Reading lights → P. 3 - 2 9 0
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Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
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Dome light (Front)The dome light can be turned on by sliding the dome light
switch.
1- (DOOR)
The dome light comes on when any door or the rear hatch is
opened. When all the doors and the rear hatch are closed, the
dome light goes off after approximately 30 seconds. How-
ever, the light goes off immediately if:
The doors and the rear hatch are closed while the igni-
tion switch is in the “ON” position.
The driver’s door is closed after all the other doors and
the rear hatch are closed while the lock knob of the
driver’s door is in the lock position.
The doors and the rear hatch are closed and the power
door lock switch is used to lock the doors.
The keyless entry system remote control transmitter is
used to lock the doors and the rear hatch.
In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the doors
and the rear hatch are locked using the F.A.S.T.-key.
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Reading lights
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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.
NOTEWhen the engine is started using the key while the
doors and rear hatch are closed, if you remove the key,
the dome light will illuminate for approximately 30
seconds before going off.
When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key while
the doors and rear hatch are closed, if the ignition
switch is moved to the “LOCK” position, the dome
light will illuminate for approximately 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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Dome light (Rear)
(if so equipped)
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The dome light can be turned on by sliding the dome light
switch.
1- (ON)
The dome light comes on.
2- ()
The dome light comes on when any door or the rear hatch is
opened. When all the doors and the rear hatch are closed, the
dome light goes off after approximately 30 seconds. How-
ever, the light goes off immediately if:
The doors and the rear hatch are closed while the igni-
tion switch is in the “ON” position.
The driver’s door is closed after all the other doors and
the rear hatch are closed while the lock knob of the
driver’s door is in the lock position.
The door and the rear hatch are closed and the power
door lock switch is used to lock the doors.
The keyless entry system remote control transmitter is
used to lock the doors and the rear hatch.
In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the doors
and the rear hatch are locked using the F.A.S.T.-key.
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Cargo room light
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NOTEWhen the engine is started using the key while the
doors and the rear hatch are closed, if you remove the
key, the dome light will illuminate for approximately 30
seconds before going off.
When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key while
the doors and the rear hatch are closed, if the ignition
switch is moved to the “LOCK” position, the dome
light will illuminate for approximately 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.1- (ON)
The light illuminates regardless of whether the rear hatch is
open or closed.
2-
The light illuminates when the rear hatch is opend, and goes
off when the rear hatch is closed.
3- (OFF)
The light remains off regardless of whether the rear hatch is
open or closed.
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Interior light auto-cutout function (dome light
and other lights)
N00526300383
If any of the interior lights are left on with the ignition switch
in the “LOCK” position, the lights go off automatically after
about 30 minutes.
The lights come on again if the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON” or “ACC” position, any door or the rear hatch is opened
and closed, or the keyless entry system or F.A.S.T.-key is oper-
ated.NOTEThe interior light auto-cutout function can be deactivated.
The time until the lights automatically go off can be
adjusted. 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 details, refer to the separate owner’s man-
ual.
Storage spaces
N00526400498
NOTEDo not leave valuables in any storage space when leaving
the vehicle.
CAUTION
!Never leave lighters, carbonated drink cans, or spec-
tacles in the cabin when parking the vehicle in hot
sunshine. The cabin will become extremely hot, so
lighters and other flammable items may catch fire
and unopened drink cans (including beer cans) may
rupture. The heat may also deform or crack plastic
spectacle parts.Keep the lids of storage spaces closed while driving
the vehicle. A lid or the contents of a storage space
could otherwise cause injuries during a sudden stop.
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2. Hang the strap (C) of the rear shelf panel on the hook (D).To removeFollow this procedure in reverse to remove.
Dual height adjustable cargo floor board
(if
so equipped)
N00562400027
To increase the capacity of the luggage compartment, the board
can be lowered.NOTEBefore handling the board, remove any luggage from the
luggage compartment.
When loading heavy luggage, the board must be set in the
lower position to avoid damage to the board.
WA R N I N G
!Lightly push the rear shelf panel to make sure that
the concave portion (A) is set firmly in the protrud-
ing portion (B) on both sides of the luggage com-
partment. Unsecured rear shelf panel can strike
occupants causing injury in the event of sudden
braking or an accident.
CAUTION
!The exhaust pipe remains hot for a while after stop-
ping the engine, so be sure not to touch it.Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading
and unloading luggage. The heat from the exhaust
could cause burns.Handle the board with care so as to not injure your
fingers and your hands.
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