2014 MITSUBISHI L200 headlamp

lIf the lamps do not turn on or off with the
switch in the “AUTO” position, manually op-
erate the switch and we recommend you to
have your vehicle checked.
[Vehicles with Daytime Running Lamp]
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position
and the lamp switch is set to the “OFF” position,
the low beam of the headlamps, tail lamps, etc.,
will illuminate.
Lamps (headlamps, fog lamp, etc.) au-
to-cutout function
l If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK” or
“ACC” position or removed from the igni-
tion switch and the lamps will stay on for
about 3 minutes without opening the driver’s
door while the lamp switch in the “
” posi-
tion, the lamps automatically turn off.
l If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK” or
“ACC” position or removed from the igni-
tion switch and the driver’s door is opened
within 3 minutes while the lamp switch in
the “
” position, a buzzer will sound to
warn the driver that the lamps have not been
turned off, and these lamps will automatical-
ly turn off.
NOTE l The lamp auto-cutout will not function when
the lamp switch is in the “
” position.
l When the ignition key has been turned either
to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or re-
moved from the ignition switch with the
lamp switch in the “
” position, and the
lamp switch is returned to the “OFF” posi-
tion within approximately 3 minutes, the auto-
cutout function will not be activated.
When you want to keep the lamps on l Turn the lamp switch in the “OFF” position
to switch off all lamps while the ignition key
is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or re-
move it from the ignition switch.
l Turn on the lamps with the switch in the
“
” or “” position again, then the
lamps will remain on.
NOTE l It is possible to alter the auto-cutout function
such that: • Auto-cutout function is never activated.
For details, we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
Lamp monitor buzzer E00506100184
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 lamps are on, a
buzzer will sound to remind the driver to turn off
the lamps. When the lamp auto-cutout function
acts, the buzzer will stop automatically. When this
function does not act, turn off the lamp switch to
stop the buzzer.Dipper (High/Low beam change) E00506200286
When the lamp switch is in the “” position, the
beam changes from high to low (or low to high)
each time the lever is pulled to (1). While the high-
beam is on, the high-beam indication lamp in the in-
strument cluster will also illuminate.
Headlamp flasher E00506300157
The high-beams flash when the lever is pulled slight-
ly (2), and will go off when it is released.
When the high-beam is on, the high-beam indica-
tion lamp in the instrument cluster will also illumi-
nate.
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NOTEl The high-beams can also flash when the
lamp switch is in the “OFF” position.
l If you turn the lamps off with the headlamps
set to high-beam illumination, the headlamps
are automatically returned to their low-beam
setting when the lamp switch is next turned
to the “
” position.
Headlamp levelling switch* E00506400826
The angle of the headlamp beam varies depending
on the load carried by the vehicle.
The headlamp levelling switch can be used to ad-
just the headlamp illumination distance (when the
lower beam is illuminated) so that the headlamps’
glare does not distract other drivers.
Set the switch (referring to the following table) to
the appropriate position according to the number of
people and the load in the vehicle.CAUTIONl Always perform adjustments before driv-
ing.
Do not attempt to adjust while driving, as
it could cause an accident.
NOTE
l When adjusting the beam position, first put
the dial in the “0” position (the highest beam
position).
Single cabVehicle condi- tion
Switch position“0”“2”●:1 person:Full luggage loadingSwitch position 0-Driver onlySwitch position 2-Driver + Full luggage load-
ing
Club cab
Vehicle condi- tion
Switch position“0”“3” or“4”●:1 person:Full luggage loadingSwitch position 0-Driver onlySwitch position 3-Driver + Full luggage load-
ing
{ Vehicles with heavy duty
suspension}
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Switch position 4-Driver + Full luggage load-
ing
{ Vehicles without heavy du-
ty suspension}
Double cab
Vehicle condi- tionSwitch position“0”“2” or “3” or“4”●:1 person:Full luggage loadingSwitch position 0-Driver onlySwitch position 2-Driver + Full luggage load-
ing
{ Vehicles with heavy duty
suspension for Russia, Ka-
zakhstan and Ukraine}Switch position 3-Driver + Full luggage load-
ing
{ Vehicles with heavy duty
suspension except for Rus-
sia, Kazakhstan and Uk-
raine}
{ Vehicles with headlamp -
type 2* and without heavy
duty suspension}Switch position 4-Driver + Full luggage load-
ing
{ Vehicles with headlamp -
type 1* and without heavy
duty suspension}
*: Refer to “Outside” on page 8-24
Turn-signals lever E00506501273
The turn-signal lamps flash when the lever is oper-
ated (with the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion). At the same time, the turn-signal indication
lamps flash.
1- Turn-signals When making a normal turn, use position
(1). The lever will return automatically when
cornering is completed.
There are times when the lever will not re-
turn after cornering. This occurs when the
steering wheel is turned only slightly.
In such cases, return the lever by hand.
2- Lane-change signals When changing lanes, use position (2). It
will return to the neutral position when re-
leased.
NOTE l If the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the
bulb in a turn-signal lamp may have burned
out. We recommend you to have the vehicle
inspected.
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lIt is possible to activate the following func-
tions. For further information, we recom-
mend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. •Flashing of the turn-signal lamps and the
indication lamp in the instrument cluster
when the lever is operated with the igni-
tion switch in the “ACC” position
• Flashing of the turn-signal lamps and the
indication lamp in the instrument cluster
three times when you move the lever to
(2) slightly then release it
• The time required to operate the lever for
the 3-flash function can be adjusted.Hazard warning flasher switch E00506600903
Use the hazard warning flasher switch when the ve-
hicle has to be parked on the road for any emergency.
The hazard warning flashers can always be operat-
ed, regardless of the position of the ignition key.

Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning flash-
ers; push the switch again to turn them off.
When this switch is operated, all turn-signal lamps
flash continuously, as do the turn-signal indication
lamps in the instrument cluster.
NOTE
l If the lamps are kept flashing for a long time,
the battery will be discharged, resulting in
hard engine starting or no start condition.
l If the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the
bulb in a turn-signal lamp may have burned
out.
We recommend you to have the vehicle in-
spected.
Front fog lamp switch* E00506800934
The front fog lamps can be used only when the head-
lamps or tail lamps are on. Turn the knob once in
the “ON” direction to turn on the front fog lamps.
The indication lamp in the instrument cluster will
also come on. To turn the front fog lamps off, turn
the knob once in the “OFF” direction. While the
rear fog lamp is on, turn the knob twice in the
“OFF” direction to turn the front fog lamps off.
The knob will automatically return to its original po-
sition when you release it.
NOTE
l The front fog lamps are automatically turned
off when the headlamps or tail lamps are
turned off. To turn the front fog lamps on
again, turn the knob in the “ON” direction af-
ter turning on the headlamps or tail lamps.
l Do not use fog lamps except in conditions of
fog, otherwise excessive lamp glare may tem-
porarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers.
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lIn case of vehicles with Daytime Running
Lamp, the front fog lamp can be operated
even if the lamp switch is set to the “OFF”
position, because the low beam of the head-
lamps, tail lamps, etc. illuminate when the ig-
nition key is at the “ON” position.Rear fog lamp switch E00506900313
The rear fog lamp illuminates only when the head-
lamps or front fog lamps (if so equipped) are on.
An indication lamp in the instrument cluster comes
on when the rear fog lamp is turned on.

[Vehicles without front fog lamps]
Turn the knob once in the “ON” direction to turn
on the rear fog lamp. To turn the rear fog lamp off,
turn the knob once in the “OFF” direction. The
knob will automatically return to its original posi-
tion when you release it.

[Vehicles with front fog lamps]
Turn the knob once in the “ON” direction to turn
on the front fog lamps. Turn the knob once more in
the “ON” direction to turn on the rear fog lamp. To
turn the rear fog lamp off, turn the knob once in the
“OFF” direction. Turn the knob once more in the
“OFF” direction to turn off the front fog lamps.
The knob will automatically return to its original po-
sition when you release it.NOTE
l The rear fog lamp is automatically turned off
when the headlamps and front fog lamps (if
so equipped) turned off.
l To turn the rear fog lamp on again, turn the
knob once in the “ON” direction after turn-
ing on the headlamps. (Vehicles without
front fog lamps)
l To turn the rear fog lamp on again, turn the
knob twice in the “ON” direction after turn-
ing on the headlamps. (Vehicles with front
fog lamps)
l In case of vehicles with Daytime Running
Lamp, the rear fog lamp can be operated
even if the lamp switch is set to the “OFF”
position, because the low beam of the head-
lamps, tail lamps, etc. illuminate when the ig-
nition key is at the “ON” position.
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To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor
With the lever in the “AUTO” (rain sensor) posi-
tion, it is possible to adjust the sensitivity of the
rain sensor by turning the knob (A)."+"-Higher sensitivity to rain"-"-Lower sensitivity to rain
NOTE
l It is possible to activate the following func-
tions. For further information, we recom-
mend you to consult a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point. •Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi-
tive) can be changed to intermittent oper-
ation (vehicle-speed sensitive).
• Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi-
tive) can be changed to intermittent oper-
ation (except vehicle-speed sensitive).
Misting function
Move the lever in the direction of the arrow and re-
lease, to operate the wipers once.
Use this function when you are driving in mist or
drizzle.
If the lever is held in the upward position (MIST),
the wipers continue operating until the lever is re-
leased.
The wipers will operate once if the lever is moved
to the “AUTO” position and the knob (A) is turned
in the “+” direction when the ignition switch is
“ON” position.
Windscreen washer E00507200805
The windscreen washer can be operated with the ig-
nition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the wind-
screen by pulling the lever towards you. The wip-
ers operate automatically several times while the
washer fluid is being sprayed.
On a vehicle equipped with a headlamp washer, the
headlamp washer operates together with the wind-
screen washer the first time the windscreen washer
is used if the headlamps are on.CAUTIONl If the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass
may freeze resulting in poor visibility.
Heat the glass with the defroster or demis-
ter before using the washer.
NOTE
l It is possible to spray washer fluid without ac-
tivating the wipers. To do so, hold the lever
in the pulled position and turn the ignition
switch to the “ON” or “ACC” position.
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lIt is possible to cause the wipers never to op-
erate when washer fluid is sprayed. For fur-
ther information, we recommend you to con-
sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.Headlamp washer switch* E00510100273
The headlamp washer can be operated when the ig-
nition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position and
the headlamps are on.

Push the button once and the washer fluid will be
sprayed on to the headlamps.
NOTE
l If the ignition switch is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position and the headlamps are on,
the headlamp washer operates together with
the windscreen washer the first time the wind-
screen washer lever is pulled.
Precautions to observe when using wip-
ers and washers E00507600014
l If the moving wipers become blocked by ice
or other deposits on the glass, the motor may
burn out even if the wiper switch is turned to
OFF. If obstruction occurs, park your vehicle
in a safe place, turn off the ignition, and
clean the deposits from the glass so that the
wipers operate smoothly.
l Do not use the wipers when the glass is dry.
They may scratch the glass surface and the
blades wear out prematurely.
l Before using the wipers in cold weather,
check that the wiper blades are not frozen on-
to the glass. The motor may burn out if the
wipers are used with the blades frozen onto
the glass.
l Avoid using the washer continuously for
more than 20 seconds. Do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is empty.
Otherwise, the motor may burn out.
l Periodically check the level of washer fluid
in the reservoir and refill if required.
During cold weather, add a recommended
washer solution that will not freeze in the
washer reservoir. Failure to do so could re-
sult in loss of washer function and frost dam-
age to the system components.Rear window demister switch E00507900961
The rear window demister switch can be operated
with the ignition switch in the “ON” position.
Push the switch to turn on the rear window demis-
ter. It will be turned off automatically in about 20
minutes. To turn off the demister within about 20
minutes, push the switch again.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while the
demister is on.
Type 1Type 2
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Steering wheel height adjustmentE00600700219
To adjust the steering wheel height, release the tilt
lock lever while holding the steering wheel by
hand, and raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired height.
After adjustment, securely lock the lever by pulling
it upward.
1- Locked
2- Release
WARNINGl After adjusting to the desired height,
check to be sure that the lever is locked.
l Do not attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while you are driving the vehicle.
l When releasing the tilt lock lever, move it
to the release position (2) and hold the
steering wheel by hand to prevent it fall-
ing to the lowest position.Inside rear-view mirror E00600800106
Adjust the rear-view mirror only after making any
seat adjustments so you have a clear view to the
rear of the vehicle.WARNINGl Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view
mirror while driving. This can be danger-
ous.
Always adjust the mirror before driving.
Adjust the rear-view mirror to maximize the view
through the rear window.
To adjust the vertical mirror position
It is possible to move the mirror up and down to ad-
just its position.
To reduce the glare
The lever (A) at the bottom of the mirror can be
used to adjust the mirror to reduce the glare from
the headlamps of vehicles behind you during night
driving.
1- Normal
2- Anti-glare
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