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Overview
Outside
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Power window P.3-52
Front turn signal lights
P.3-192, 7-48, 7-56 Engine hood P.7-4
Fuel tank filler P.1-4
Outside rearview mirrors
P. 3 - 6 4
Windshield wipers P.3-194
Front fog lights (if so equipped)
P.3-193, 7-48, 7-57 Side turn signal light
P.3-192, 7-48, 7-57
Headlights, low beam
P.3-188, 7-48, 7-50
Headlights, high beam
P.3-188, 7-48, 7-52
Front side-marker and parking lights
P.3-183, 7-48, 7-55
Daytime running lights (if so equipped)
P.3-183, 7-48, 7-60
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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 wipersNOTETo ensure a clear rearward view, the rear window wiper
will automatically perform several continuous operations
if the gearshift lever or the selector lever is put in the “R”
position while the windshield wipers are operating.
Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer” on page 3-201.Except for vehicle with rain sensorThe windshield wiper and washer can be operated with the
ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC.
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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To adjust intermittent intervals
With the lever in the “INT” (speed sensitive intermittent opera-
tion) position, the intermittent intervals can be adjusted by
turning the knob (A). NOTEThe speed-sensitive-operation function of the windshield
wipers can be deactivated.
For further information, please contact your authorized
MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer or a repair facility of your
choice. On vehicles equipped with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System, screen operations can be used to
make the adjustment.
Refer to separate owner’s manual for details.
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off INT- Intermittent (Speed sensitive)
LO- Slow HI- Fast
1- Fast
2- Slow
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Misting function
The misting function can be used when the ignition switch or
the operation mode is in ON or ACC.
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.
Vehicle with rain sensorThe windshield wipers can be operated with the ignition switch
or the operation mode is in ON or ACC.
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 functionThe wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off INT- Auto-wiper control Rain sensor
The wipers will automatically operate depending on the
degree of wetness on the windshield.
LO- Slow HI- Fast
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Rain sensor (if so equipped)
Can only be used when the ignition switch or the operation
mode is in ON.
If the lever is put in the “AUTO” position, the rain sensor (A)
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 or the operation mode in
ON and the lever in the “AUTO” position, the wip-
ers 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. Be sure to turn the
ignition switch to the “OFF” position or put the
operation mode in OFF, or move the lever to the
“OFF” position to deactivate the rain sensor.
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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. To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor
With the lever in the “AUTO” (rain sensor) position, it is possi-
ble to adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor by turning the
knob (B).
“+”- Higher sensitivity to rain
“-”- Lower sensitivity to rain
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NOTEAutomatic wiper operation (rain sensitive) can be changed
to intermittent operation, either vehicle speed sensitive or
not vehicle speed sensitive.
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. Misting function
Move the lever in the direction of the arrow and release, to
operate the wipers once.
Use this function when you are driving in mist or drizzle.
The wipers will operate once if the lever is raised to the
“MIST” position and released when the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in ON or ACC. The wipers will continue to
operate while the lever is held in the “MIST” position.
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The wipers will operate once if the lever is moved to the
“AUTO” position and the knob (C) is turned in the “+” direc-
tion when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON.
Windshield washer
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The windshield washer can be operated with the ignition
switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC.
The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the windshield by pull-
ing the lever toward you.
When the wipers are not in operation or in intermittent opera-
tion, by pulling the lever toward you, the wipers will operate
several times while the washer fluid is being sprayed.
Also, by releasing the lever soon after pulling it toward you,
the washer fluid will be sprayed several times while the wipers
are operating several times. (Intelligent washer)
Intelligent washer will stop operating with any operation of the
lever.
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