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Headlight flasher
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You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever gently
toward you (2). The lights will go back to normal when you let
go. While the high beam is on, you will see a blue light on the
instrument panel.NOTEYou can flash the high beams by pulling the lever toward
you, even if the light switch is off.
If you turn the lights off with the head lights set to high-
beam illumination, the headlights are automatically
returned to their low-beam setting when the light switch is
next turned to the “ ” position.
Turn signal lever
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When changing lanes, or to making a gradual turn, hold the
lever in the “lane change” position (1). It will return to the neu-
tral position when you let go. Use the full position (2) when
making a normal turn. The lever will return to the neutral posi-
tion when the turn is complete. There may be times when the
lever does not return to the neutral position. This usually hap-
pens when the steering wheel is turned only slightly. You can
easily return the lever by hand.
Also, when you move the lever to (1) slightly then release it,
the turn signal lights and the indicator light in the instrument
cluster will flash three times.
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NOTEA light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the
turn signal lights are working properly.
If this light flashes faster than usual, check for a burned
out turn signal light bulb or malfunctioning connection in
the signal.
If the panel light does not come on when the lever is
moved, check for a blown fuse or a burned out bulb in the
panel.
Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
It is possible to modify functions as follows:
• Deactivate the turn signal light 3-flash function for lane
changes.
• Adjust the time required to operate the lever for the 3-
flash function.
• Changing of the tone of a sounding buzzer as the turn
signal lights flash.
See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
Hazard warning flasher switch
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If you press the flasher switch, the turn signals will flash inter-
mittently, 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 removed or the operation mode
is put in OFF.NOTEIf the flashers are used for several hours, the battery will
run down. This could make it difficult or impossible to
restart your vehicle.
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3Front fog light switch
(if so equipped)
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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.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 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.
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Replace the wiper blades when they are worn. Use the
proper size replacement blades. For further information,
please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Electric rear window defogger switch
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The rear window defogger can be used when the engine is run-
ning.
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.Ty p e 1
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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
“Door mirror heater” on page 3-53.)
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.Ty p e 2
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.
CAUTION
!
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3Interior lights
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NOTEBe aware that leaving the light illuminated with the engine
off may run the battery down.
Never leave the vehicle without checking that the light is
off.
Dome light
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1- ( )
The light illuminates regardless of whether a door or the
liftgate is open or closed.
2- (•)
Delayed off function
The light illuminates when a door or the liftgate is opened.
It goes off approximately 30 seconds after the door or
liftgate is closed.
However, the light goes off immediately with all doors
and the liftgate closed in the following cases:
• When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON.
• When the power door lock function is used to lock the
vehicle.
1- Cargo room light → P.3-164
2- Dome light → P. 3 - 1 6 2
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• When the remote control transmitter of the keyless entry
system or the F.A.S.T.-key is used to lock the vehicle.
• When the door lock/unlock switch or liftgate switch is
pressed to lock the vehicle while carrying the F.A.S.T.-
key.
Auto cut-out function
If the light is left switched on with the ignition switch is in
the “OFF” or “ACC” position or the operation mode is in
OFF or ACC, and a door or the liftgate is opened, it goes
off automatically after approximately 30 minutes.
The light will illuminate again after it automatically goes
off in the following cases:
• When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position
or the operation mode is put in ON.
• When the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key is
operated.
• When all doors and the liftgate are closed.
NOTEWhen the key was used to start the engine: if the key is
removed while the doors and liftgate are closed, the light
is illuminated and after approximately 30 seconds it goes
off.
When the F.A.S.T.-key was used to start the engine: if the
operation mode is put in OFF while the doors and liftgate
are closed, the light illuminates and after approximately
30 seconds it goes off.
The time until the light goes off (delayed off) can be
adjusted. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
for details.The auto cut-out function cannot be operated when the
dome light switch is in the “ ” position.
Also, this function can be deactivated. See your autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
3- ( )
The light goes off regardless of whether a door or the
liftgate is open or closed.
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Cargo room light
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The light illuminates when the liftgate is opened, and goes out
when the liftgate is closed.
Storage spaces
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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 lenses and other spectacle parts that are
made of plastic.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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