2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE D flashing

2 Quick index
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Brake warning light
If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking brake is
fully released.

If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, immediately stop and
check the brake fluid level.

If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction. Avoid
hard braking and high speed, and contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.P. 3-111
Selector lever position indicator in
the instrument cluster flasher rapidly
(once per second)
Park your vehicle in a safe place.
Idle the engine until the selector lever position indicator stops flashing.
If the indicator does not go off, have the system checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possi-
ble.P. 3-65
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Engine malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”)
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, have the
engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
facility of your choice as soon as possible. If the vehicle is not drivable, con-
tact emergency roadside assistance at 1-888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in
U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878 (for vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer, or local towing company for assistance.P. 3 - 1 1 2
Electric power steering system
(EPS) warning light
If this light comes on while the engine is running, it may become harder to
turn the steering wheel. Have your vehicle inspected at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possi-
ble.P. 3-75
Warning lights
Do this
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3-20 Features and controls
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Engine switch
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To prevent vehicle theft, no F.A.S.T.-keys other than those
registered in advance can be used to start the engine. (Elec-
tronic immobilizer function)
While carrying the F.A.S.T.-key, the engine switch can be used
to start the engine.
NOTE
When operating the engine switch, press the switch all the
way in. If the switch is not fully pressed, the engine may
not start or the operation mode may not change. If the
engine switch is pressed correctly, there is no need to hold
the engine switch down.Operation mode of the engine switch and its functionOFF
The indicator light on the engine switch turns off.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable transmission
(CVT), the operation mode cannot be put in OFF when the
selector lever is in any position other than the “P” (PARK)
position.
ACC
Allows operation of some electrical accessories.
The indicator light on the engine switch illuminates orange.
ON
All electrical accessories can be used.
The indicator light on the engine switch illuminates green.
The indicator light turns off when the engine is running.
CAUTION
!
The indicator light (A) will flash orange when there
is a problem or malfunction in Free-hand Advanced
Security Transmitter. Never drive if the indicator
light on the engine switch is flashing orange. Imme-
diately contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
CAUTION
!
If the engine switch operation is not smooth and
feels like it is sticking, do not operate the switch.
Immediately contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer.
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3-104 Features and controls
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2. This informs you that a periodic inspection is due. Contact
an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice to have the system checked.
3. After your vehicle is inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer, it displays the time until the next periodic
inspection.To resetThe “---” display can be reset while the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in OFF.
1. When you lightly press the multi-information display
switch a few times, the information display switches to
the service reminder display.2. Press and hold the multi-information display switch for
about 1 second or more to make the spanner mark start
flashing. (If there is no operation for about 10 seconds
with flashing, the display will revert to its original indica-
tion.)
3. With this indicator flashing, if you lightly press the multi-
information meter switch, the display switches from “---”
to “cLEAr”. After that, the time until the next periodic
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3-110 Features and controls
3Indicators
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Turn signal indicators/Hazard warning lights
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The arrows will flash in time with the corresponding exterior
turn signals when the turn signal lever is used.
Both arrows will flash when the hazard warning flasher switch
is pressed.NOTE
If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if the indicator
stays on without flashing, check for a malfunctioning turn
signal light bulb or turn signal connection.High beam indicator
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A blue light comes on when the headlights are on high beam.Front fog light indicator
(if so equipped)
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This indicator comes on while the front fog lights are on.Low coolant temperature indicator - green
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This indicator comes on in green while the coolant temperature
is low.NOTE
When the indicator goes out, this should be used as a
rough indication of when the heating starts working.
ECO indicator
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This indicator comes on while fuel-efficient driving is
achieved.
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Comfort controls
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To display the clock
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Press the button to switch the clock mode. To exit the clock
mode, press the button.NOTE
While the clock mode is selected, the display will switch
to the applicable operation display whenever the CD
player, external audio input mode or radio, etc. is oper-
ated. Then, if no entries are made for 7 seconds, the dis-
play will automatically return to the clock mode.
To adjust the clock
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1. Press and hold the button and the clock display flashes.
2. Press the or button to adjust the “hours” digit.
If you keep pressing the button, fast-forward begins.
3. When the “hours” digit is adjusted, press the button to
flash the “minutes” digit.
Press the or button to adjust the “minutes” digit.
If you keep pressing the button, fast-forward begins.
4. When the time is set, press the button to stop the clock
display from flashing.
A- (Clock) button
CD player mode Clock mode Example
A- (Clock) button
B- (Clock adjustment up) button
C- (Clock adjustment down) button
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6-2 For emergencies
6If the vehicle breaks down
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If your vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the shoulder
and turn on the hazard warning flashers. If there is no shoulder,
or the shoulder is not safe, drive in the right lane slowly with
the hazard lights flashing until you come to a safe stopping
place. Keep the flashers flashing.If the engine stops/failsIf the engine stops, there will be no power assist to the steering
and brakes, making these difficult to use.

The brake booster will not work, so the brakes will not
grip well. The brake pedal will be harder to press than
usual.

Since there is no power steering assist, the steering wheel
will be hard to turn.When the engine fails at the intersectionGet help from your passengers, bystanders, etc. to push the
vehicle and move it to a safe area.
Jump-starting the engine
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If the engine cannot be started because the battery is weak or
dead, you can start it with the battery from another vehicle
using jumper cables.NOTE
Do not use jumper cables if they have damage or corro-
sion.
1. Take off any metal jewelry such as watch bands or brace-
lets that might create an accidental electrical contact.
2. Position the vehicles close enough together so that the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t
touching each other.
WA R N I N G
!
To reduce the risk of igniting flammable gas that
may be emitted from the battery, carefully read this
section before jump-starting the vehicle.
Do not try to start your vehicle by pushing or tow-
ing. This can cause an accident resulting in serious
injury or death and can damage the vehicle.
CAUTION
!
Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt bat-
tery. If the other system isn’t 12-volt, both systems
can be damaged.
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For emergencies
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NOTE
Do not pull out an object, such as a nail or screw, that pen-
etrates the punctured tire.

Move the vehicle so that the tire valve is positioned away
from the point where the tire touches the ground. If the
valve is near the point where the tire touches the ground,
the sealant may not enter the tire easily.
1. Park the vehicle on a safe, flat and level place.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, stop the
engine and move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse)
position.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position, and stop the engine.
4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and set up a warning
sign, such as a warning triangle or flashing signal lamp, at
an adequate distance from the vehicle, and have all your
passengers leave the vehicle.
5. Take out the tire repair kit.
Make sure that the compressor switch is OFF.6. Shake the tire sealant bottle well.
NOTE
In cold conditions (when the ambient temperature is 32 °F
{0 °C} or lower), thickening of the tire sealant can make
the tire sealant hard to squeeze out of the bottle. Warm the
bottle between your hands inside the vehicle.
CAUTION
!
If the vehicle body is contaminated by the tire seal-
ant, wipe the tire sealant off immediately with a wet
cloth.
Immediately wash clothes contaminated with tire
sealant. The tire sealant may not be removed from
the clothes.
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6-18 For emergencies
6How to change a tire (Vehicles equipped
with spare tire)
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Before changing a tire, first stop your vehicle in a safe, flat
location.
1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On vehicles equipped with manual transaxle, stop the
engine and move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse)
position.
On vehicles equipped with continuously variable trans-
mission (CVT), move the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position, and stop the engine.
4. Turn on the hazard flashers and set up a warning triangle,
flashing signal light, etc., at an adequate distance from the
vehicle, and have all your passengers exit the vehicle.5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling when it is raised on the
jack, place chocks or blocks (A) at the tire that is diago-
nally opposite from the tire (B) you are changing.
WA R N I N G
!
The jack should not be used for any purpose other
than to change a tire.
Never get under the vehicle or put any portion of
your body under the vehicle while it is supported by
the jack.
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