Wiper and washer switch
Features and controls 5-179
5
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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated with the ignition switch or the oper-ation 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, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged. With the lever in the “INT” (speed sensitive intermittent operation) position, the intermit- tent intervals can be adjusted by turning theknob (A).
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
Wiper and washer switch
CAUTION If the washer is used
in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass mayfreeze, which may hinder visibility. Warm the glass with the defroster before using the washer.
Windshield wipers
NOTE
To ensure a clear rearward view, the rear window wiper will au
tomatically perform
several continuous operations if the selector lever is put in the “R” position while thewindshield wipers are operating. Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer” on page 5-183.
Except for vehicle with rain sensor
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- OffINT- Intermittent (S
peed sensitive)
LO- Slow HI- Fast
To adjust intermittent intervals
1- Fast 2- Slow
NOTE
The speed-sensitive-
operation function of
the windshield wipers
can be de
activated.
For further informati
on, please contact your
authorized MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer or a repair facility of
your choice. On vehi-
cles equipped with
Mitsubishi Multi-Com-
munication System, screen operations can be used to make the adjustment.Refer to separate owne
r’s manual for details.
Misting function
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released. This operation is useful when it is drizzling, etc. The wi
pers will continue to
operate while the lever is held in the “MIST” position. The 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 orrear window, do not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed, otherwise the wiper mo
tor may be damaged.
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 de
tect the extent of rain
(or snow, other moisture
, dust, etc.) and the
wipers will operate automatically. Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if thewindshield is dirty and the weather is dry.
Wiper operation under these conditions can scratch the windshield and damage the wip-ers.
Vehicle with rain sensor
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off INT- Auto-wiper control
Rain sensor The wipers will automatically oper- ate depending on the degree of wet-ness on the windshield.
LO- Slow HI- Fast
Rain sensor (if so equipped)
CAUTION With the ignition swit
ch or the operation
mode in ON and the lever in the “AUTO” position, the wipers
may automatically oper-
ate in the situati
ons described below.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the windshield, if you touch the rain sensor.• When cleaning the outside surface of thewindshield, if you wipe with a cloth the rainsensor.• When using an automatic car wash.• A physical shock is applied to the wind-shield.• A physical shock is a
pplied to the rain sen-
sor.
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Features and controls 5-183
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The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC. Turn the knob to operate the rear window wiper.
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Rear window wiper and washer OFF- OffINT- The wiper operates continuously for
several seconds then operates inter- mittently at intervals of about 8 sec- onds.
-
Washer fluid will be sprayed onto the rear window glass while the knob is turned fully in either direction.When the washer fluid is sprayed, the wiper will automatically operate 2 or 3 times.
NOTE
The rear window wipe
r will automatically
perform several conti
nuous operations if the
selector lever is put in the “R” position whilethe windshield wipers
or the rear window
wiper is operating.(a
utomatic operation
mode)After the automatic operation, the rear win- dow wiper will stop operating if the knob is in the “OFF” position. If the knob is in the“INT” position, the re
ar window wiper will
return to the intermittent operation. It is possible to set the rear window wiper toperform the automatic operation only if the selector lever is put in the “R” position while the rear window wiper
is operating with the
knob in the “INT” position. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details. If the knob is in the “OFF” position, turn the knob to the “INT” position twice quickly tooperate the rear window
wiper continuously.
(continuous ope
ration mode)
Turn the knob to the “OFF” position to stopthe rear window wipe
r continuous operation.
The wiper intermittent
operation time can be
adjusted. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.For vehicles equipped
with the Mitsubishi
Multi-Communication System, adjustments can be made using sc
reen operations. For
further details, refer to the separate owner’s manual.
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment.Check the fluid level re
gularly and refill if
necessary. (Refer to
“Washer fluid” on page
9-12.)
Precautions to observe when using wipers and washers
CAUTION If the washer is used in cold weather, the washer fluid sprayed onto the glass mightfreeze, blocking your vi
ew. Heat the glass
with the defroster befo
re using the washer.
NOTE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry. This could scratch the glass and wear the wiper blades prematurely. Before using the wipe
rs in cold weather,
check to be sure that the wiper blades are notfrozen to the windshield or rear window. Using the wipers while the blades are frozen could cause the wiper motor to burn out.NOTE
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The rear window defogger can be used when the engine is running. The indicator light (A) will come on whenyou press the electric rear window defogger switch. Electric current will flow through the heating wires on the rear window to helpclear away moisture or frost.
After about 15 to 20 minutes of operation, the system will shut off automatically.To switch the defogger OFF before 15 to 20 minutes have passed, pr
ess the switch again.
The indicator light will go out and the defog-ger will turn off. If you need the defogger for more than 15 to 20 minutes, press the switch again. This willadd 15 to 20 more minutes.
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To honk the horn, press around the “ ” markon the steering wheel.
If the wipers become bl
ocked by ice or other
deposits on the glass, the motor may stillburn out even if the wiper switch is OFF. Ifdeposits form on the windshield, park your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine, and clean the glass so that the wipers canoperate smoothly. Avoid using the washer for more than 20 sec- onds at a time. Do not
operate the washer
when the washer fluid reservoir is empty or the pump may fail. During cold weather, add a recommended washer solution that will not freeze in thewasher fluid reservoir. Otherwise the washer may not work or may be damaged. Replace the wiper blades when they are worn. Use the proper size replacement blades. For further info
rmation, please con-
tact your authorized
Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
Electric rear window defog- ger switch
NOTE
CAUTION The rear window defogge
r is not designed to
melt snow. Remove
any snow manually
before using the rear window defogger. Use the rear window de
fogger only after the
engine has started and
is running. Be sure to
turn the defogger switch off immediatelyafter the window is cl
ear to save on battery
power.
Do not place stickers
, tape, or other items
that are attached with
adhesive over the grid
wires on the rear window. When cleaning the insi
de rear window, use a
soft cloth and wipe
lightly over the grid
wires.NOTE
The rear window defogger can be turned on automatically. For further information, please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.On vehicles e
quipped with Mitsubishi Multi-
Communication System, screen operations can be used to ma
ke the adjustment.
Refer to the separate
owner’s manual for
details. As your vehicle is equi
pped with heated mir-
rors, mist can also be removed from the out- side rearview mirrors
when the rear window
defogger switch is pre
ssed. (Refer to “Door
mirror heater” on page 5-56.)
Horn switch
CAUTION
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Vehicle care and maintenanceService precautions ...........................................................................9-2 Catalytic converter ............................................................................9-2 Engine hood ......................................................................................9-3View of the engine compartment ......................................................9-5 Engine oil and oil filter .....................................................................9-6 Engine coolant ..................................................................................9-8Air cleaner filter................................................................................9-9 Automatic transaxle fluid (if so equipped) .....................................9-10 Continuously variable transmission
(CVT) fluid (if so equipped) . 9-11
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) ............................................ 9-11 Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) ..........................................9-12 Washer fluid ....................................................................................9-12Brake fluid ......................................................................................9-12 Battery.............................................................................................9-13 Tires ................................................................................................9-14Brake pedal free play ......................................................................9-21 Parking brake .................................................................................9-21 Wiper blades ...................................................................................9-21Emission-control system maintenance ...........................................9-22 General maintenance ......................................................................9-23 For cold and snowy weather ..........................................................9-24Fusible links ....................................................................................9-25 Fuses ...............................................................................................9-25 Replacement of light bulbs .............................................................9-29Vehicle care precautions .................................................................9-39 Cleaning the inside of your
vehicle ............
...........
...........
.........
.....9-40
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle ......
...........
...........
...........
.......9-41
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Brake pedal free play
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-21
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To check the brake pedal free play (A), turn off the engine and press the brake pedal sev- eral times with your
foot. Then press the
pedal down with your fingers until you first feel resistance. Brake pedal free play: .1 to .3 inch (3 to 8 mm) If the free play is not within these limits, take your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for adjustment.
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Check the parking brake lever travel occa- sionally. To check this, pull the lever up
slowly and count the number of clicks of the ratchet. Parking br
ake lever stroke:
6 to 7 notches (clicks) (Psrking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of 200 N)Also check to see if the lever stays gripped by the ratchet after pulling.
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Check the wiper blades occasionally. Clean them regularly to rem
ove deposits of salt and
road film. Use a sponge or cloth and a mild
CAUTION Only Mitsubishi Motors Authorized wheels should be used, beca
use your vehicle is
equipped with a tire pr
essure monitoring sys-
tem. Use of another type of wheel risks air leaks and sensor damage, as it
will not be possible
to install the tire pressure sensor properly.
Tire chains
CAUTION Tire chains cannot be used on your vehicle. The clearance between the chains and the body is not sufficient
to allow proper clear-
ance, and the vehicle body might be dam- aged.
Brake pedal free play
Parking brake Parking brake lever stroke
WA R N I N G Continued operation
of the vehicle with
the parking brake leve
r out of adjustment
may result in the vehicle moving when unattended.
Wiper blades
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detergent or non-abrasive
cleaner to clean the
blades and glass areas.Replace the blades if th
ey continue to streak
or smear. 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 mo
tor may be damaged.
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Your vehicle is equi
pped with an emission-
control system that me
ets all the requirements
of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Environment Cana
da. The emission-con-
trol system is made of: a positive crankcase ventilation system an evaporative emission-control system an exhaust emission-control system
To be sure the emissi
on-control system works
properly, have your ve
hicle inspected and
maintained by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. This should be done at the time ormileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. These, and all the other “general” mainte-nance services listed in this manual, need to be performed to keep
your vehicle running
properly and reliably. You should also have
an inspection and ser-
vice any time you suspect a malfunction.
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Spark plugs must fire properly to ensure proper engine perfo
rmance and emission-
control.Do not reuse spark plugs by cleaning or regapping. Spark plugs sh
ould be replaced at
the mileage specified in the “WARRANTYAND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
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Check the hose surfaces for any heat and mechanical damage, ha
rd and brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts and abrasions. Pay spe-cial attention to the hos
es closest to high heat
sources such as the exhaust manifold. Check all the hose connections, such as clamps andcouplings, to make sure they are secure and that there are no leaks. If you see any wear or damage, replace the hoses immediately.
NOTE
Do not run the wipers on dry glass for a long time. This wears out
the rubber and can
scratch the glass.
During cold weather Emission-control system maintenance
NOTE
To meet government
regulations and pro-
mote cleaner air, your
vehicle is equipped
with an onboard diagnostic system (OBD).The engine electroni
c control module that
controls OBD functions
stores various data
(especially about th
e exhaust emissions).
This data will be erased if the battery cable is disconnected, which c
ould make a rapid
diagnosis difficult.
Do not disconnect the
battery cable when the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVIC
E ENGINE SOON” or
“Check engine light”) is ON.
Spark plugs
NOTE
Use the recommended or
equivalent spark
plugs listed under “Engine specifications” onpage 11-6. Use of other plugs could cause engine damage, loss of
performance or radio
noise.
Fuel hoses
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cloth in one direction.
After polishing, flush
the compound from the surface and apply acoat of wax to regain a beautiful luster.
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coatshould be touched up as
soon as possible with
touch-up paint to prevent corrosion. Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for damage to the paint caused by flying stones, etc. The
paint code number for
your vehicle can be found on the vehicle information code plate located on the front passenger door sill.
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Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.If the vehicle wax sticks to a gray or blackrough surface of the bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in color. In this case, wipe it
off using lukewarm water
and a soft cloth or chamois.
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To prevent spots and corrosion of chromeparts, wash with water, dry thoroughly, andapply a nonabrasive automotive wax. If the chrome is severely da
maged or pitted, use a
commercially available chrome polish.
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1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that can- not be removed ea
sily with water.
Rinse off the detergent after washing thewheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft cloth.
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The window glass can
usually be cleaned
using only a sponge and
water. Glass cleaner
can be used to remove
wax, oil, grease, dead
insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe itdry with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
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Use a soft cloth and gl
ass cleaner to remove
grease, dead insects, etc., from the wiper blades.
Damaged paint Cleaning plastic parts
CAUTION Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrubber as these may
damage the plastic
surface.
Do not use wax containing compounds (pol- ishing powder) which ma
y damage the plas-
tic surface. Do not let plastic parts get soiled with gaso- line, oil, brake fluids
, engine oils, greases,
paint thinner, and sulfur
ic acid (battery elec-
trolyte), as such substa
nces will cause stains,
cracks, or discoloration.If any of these get on a plastic part, wipe them up with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of soap and water. Then rinsethem immediately with water.
Chrome parts Aluminum wheels (if so equipped)
CAUTION
CAUTION Do not use a brush or
other hard implement
on the wheels. Do not use any cleaner th
at contains an abra-
sive substance or is ac
idic or alkaline. Doing
so could cause the coating on the wheels to peel or become disc
olored or stained.
Do not directly apply
hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means. Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing can cause corr
osion. Rinse off such
substances as soon as possible.
Window glass Wiper blades
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