2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE Owners Manual

Features and controls
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3 Liftgate
N00510100243
NOTE
Locking and unlocking the doors by using the power door
lock switch, the keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-key
operation also locks and unlocks the liftgate. (if so
equipped)
To openAfter unlocking the tailgate, pull the tailgate handle upward to
open.
WA R N I N G
!
It is dangerous to drive with the liftgate open since
carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the passenger
compartment.
CO is an invisible, odorless gas that can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
When opening and closing the liftgate, make sure
that there are no people nearby and be careful not to
hit your head or pinch your hands, neck, etc.
CAUTION
!
Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when loading
and unloading luggage. Heat from the exhaust could
lead to burns.
1- Unlock
CAUTION
!
Make sure there is no one standing nearby when
opening the liftgate.
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3-42 Features and controls
3
To closePull the liftgate grip (A) downward as illustrated and release it
before the liftgate closes completely. Gently slam the liftgate
from the outside so that it is completely closed.
NOTE
Gas struts (B) are installed in the locations illustrated in
order to support the liftgate. Please observe the following
in order to prevent damage or faulty operation:
• Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing
the liftgate.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas
struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
• Do not hang objects on the gas struts.
CAUTION
!
To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not attempt
to close the liftgate without releasing the liftgate grip
(A).
Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the liftgate is locked. If the liftgate opens while driv-
ing the vehicle, objects stored in the luggage com-
partment could fall out into the road.
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Features and controls
3-43
3 Manual window control
(if so equipped)
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Power window control
N00510800370
NOTE
Never try to operate the main switch and sub-switch in
different directions at the same time. This will freeze the
window in position.

Operating the power windows repeatedly with the engine
stopped will run down the battery. Use the window
switches only while the engine is running.
1- To open
2- To close
1- Open (down)
2- Close (up)
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3-44 Features and controls
3
Main switch
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The main switch located on the driver’s door can be used to
operate all the windows.
A window can be opened or closed by operating the corre-
sponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the window, and pull up the
switch to close it.
If the driver’s door window switch is fully pressed down/pulled
up, the driver’s door window automatically opens/closes com-
pletely. (Type 1)
If the driver’s door window switch is fully pressed down, the
driver’s door window automatically opens completely. (Type
2)
If you want to stop the window movement, operate the switch
lightly in the reverse direction.
WA R N I N G
!
Before operating the power windows, make sure
that nothing can be trapped (head, hands, fingers,
etc.) in the window.
Never leave the vehicle without carrying the key.
Never leave children or unreliable adults unat-
tended inside the vehicle.
Ty p e 1
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Features and controls
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3
Sub switch
N00548800098
Each sub-switch can be used for it’s own passenger door win-
dow, unless the driver’s window lock switch is activated.NOTE
The rear door windows open only half-way.
1- Driver’s door window switch
2- Front passenger door window switch
3- Left rear door window switch
4- Right rear door window switch
5- Lock switchTy p e 2
1- Close
2- Open
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3-46 Features and controls
3
Power window timer function
N00548900132
The power windows can be run up or down when the ignition
switch or the operation mode is in ON.
The door windows can be opened or closed for a 30-second
period after the engine is stopped. However, once the driver’s
door or the front passenger’s door is opened, the power win-
dows cannot be operated.
Lock switch
N00549000169
When this switch is in the lock mode, the passenger door
switches cannot be used to open or close the door windows,
and the main switch will open or close only the driver’s door
window. To unlock the switch, press it again.1- Lock
2- Unlock
WA R N I N G
!
Before driving with a child in the vehicle, be sure to
lock the window switch to make it inoperative. Chil-
dren tampering with the switch could easily trap
their hands or heads in the window.
Type 1
Type 2
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Features and controls
3-47
3
Safety mechanism (Driver’s door window of Type
1 only)
N00528800122
If a hand or head is trapped, for safety the door window is auto-
matically lowered a little.
After the door window is lowered, clear the obstruction, then
pull up the switch again to close the door window.
NOTE
The safety mechanism can be activated if the driving con-
ditions or other circumstances cause the door window to
be subjected to a physical shock similar to that caused by
trapped hand or head.

If the battery terminals are disconnected or the fuse for
electric window is replaced, the safety mechanism will be
cancelled and the door window will not automatically
open/close completely.
If the window is open, repeatedly raise the driver’s door
window switch until the window has been fully closed.
Following this, release the switch, raise the switch once
again and hold it in this condition for at least 1 second,
then release it. You should now be able to operate the
driver’s door window in the normal fashion.What to do if you hear wind buffeting when driv-
ing
N00551400043
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure
on the ears or a booming or rumbling sound. Your vehicle may
exhibit wind buffeting when driving with one or both rear door
windows down or partially opened. This is a normal occur-
rence that can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the
rear door windows open, open the front door windows as well
as the rear door windows to minimize the condition.
WA R N I N G
!
If the battery terminals are disconnected or the fuse
for electric window is replaced, the safety mecha-
nism will be cancelled.
If a hand or head got trapped, a serious injury could
result.
CAUTION
!
The safety mechanism is deactivated just before the
door window closes. This allows the door window to
close completely. Therefore be especially careful that
fingers are not trapped in the door window opening.
The safety mechanism is deactivated while the
switch is pulled up. Therefore be especially careful
that fingers are not trapped in the door window
opening.
Do not deliberately trap your hands or head in
order to activate the safety mechanism.
Your hand or head could be trapped and personal
injury could result.
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3-48 Features and controls
3Parking brake
N00511400399
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully
engage the parking brake, and then move the gearshift lever to
1st (on a uphill) or “R” (Reverse) (on a downhill) position for
vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle, set the selector
lever to “P” (PARK) position for vehicles equipped with a con-
tinuously variable transmission (CVT).To applyTo deactivate
When parking on a hill, set the parking brake, and turn the
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill, or away from the
curb on an uphill.
1- Pull the lever up without pushing the button at the end of
hand grip.
When the parking brake is set and the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in the “ON” position, the brake warning
light in the instrument cluster will come on.
Before driving, be sure to release the parking brake.
1- Pull the lever up slightly.
2- Press and hold the button at the end of the hand grip.
3- Push the lever downward.
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