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Type 1
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.
OFFAll lamps offPosition, tail, licence plate and instru-
ment panel lamps onHeadlamps and other lamps go onType 2
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.
OFFAll lamps off
AUTO
With the ignition switch in the
“ON” position, headlamps, posi-
tion, tail, licence plate, and instru-
ment panel lamps turn on and off
automatically in accordance with
outside light level. All lamps turn
off automatically when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the “OFF”
position.Position, tail, licence plate and in-
strument panel lamps onHeadlamps and other lamps go onNOTEl The sensitivity of the automatic on/off con-
trol can be adjusted.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
l When the headlamps are turned off by the
automatic on/off control with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position, the front fog lamps (if so equipped) and rear fog lamp al-
so go off. When the headlamps are subse- quently turned back on by the automatic
on/off control, the front fog lamps also come on but the rear fog lamp stays off. If you wish to turn the rear fog lamp back on, oper-
ate the switch again.
l Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automat-
ic on/off control by affixing a sticker or label
to the windscreen.
Combination headlamps and dipper switch
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NOTElIf the lamps do not turn on or off with the
switch in the “AUTO” position, manually
operate the switch and we recommend you
to have your vehicle checked.
[Vehicles with Daytime Run-
ning Lamp]
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion and the lamp switch is set to the “OFF”
position, the low beam of the headlamps, tail lamps, etc., will illuminate.
Lamps (headlamps, fog lamps, etc.) auto-cutout function
l If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK”
or “ACC” position or removed from the
ignition switch and the lamps will stay on for about 3 minutes without opening the driver’s door while the lamp switch
in the “
” position, the lamps automat-
ically turn off.
l If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK”
or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition 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 automatically turn off.
NOTEl 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 au-
to-cutout function will not be activated.
When you want to keep the
lamps on
l Turn the lamp switch in the “OFF” posi-
tion to switch off all lamps while the ig-
nition key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or remove it from the ignitionswitch.
l Turn on the lamps with the switch in the
“
” or “” position again, then the
lamps will remain on.
NOTEl 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 Serv-
ice Point.Lamp monitor buzzer
E00506100184
If the driver’s door is opened when the igni-
tion key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while
the lamps are on, a buzzer will sound to re-
mind 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)
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When the lamp switch is in the “” posi-
tion, 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 instrument clus-
ter will also illuminate.
Combination headlamps and dipper switch
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Headlamp flasher
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The high-beams flash when the lever is
pulled slightly (2), and will go off when it is released.
When the high-beam is on, the high-beam in-
dication lamp in the instrument cluster will
also illuminate.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*
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The angle of the headlamp beam varies de-pending on the load carried by the vehicle.
The headlamp levelling switch can be used to
adjust the headlamp illumination distance (when the lower beam is illuminated) so that the headlamps’ glare does not distract otherdrivers.
Set the switch (referring to the following ta-
ble) to the appropriate position according to
the number of people and the load in the ve- hicle.CAUTIONl Always perform adjustments before driving.
Do not attempt to adjust while driving, as it could cause an accident.NOTEl When adjusting the beam position, first put
the dial in the “0” position (the highest beamposition).Single cabVehicle con-
ditionSwitch posi- tion“0”“2”●:1 person:Full luggage loadingSwitch position 0-Driver onlySwitch position 2-Driver + Full luggageloading
Club cab
Vehicle con- ditionSwitch posi- tion“0”“3” or“4”●:1 person:Full luggage loadingSwitch position 0-Driver only
Headlamp levelling switch*
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Switch position 3-Driver + Full luggageloading
{Vehicles with heavy duty suspension}Switch position 4-Driver + Full luggageloading
{Vehicles without heavy
duty suspension}
Double cab
Vehicle con- ditionSwitch posi- tion“0”“2” or “3” or “4”●:1 person:Full luggage loadingSwitch position 0-Driver onlySwitch position 2-Driver + Full luggageloading
{Vehicles with heavy duty suspension for Rus-sia, Kazakhstan and Uk-
raine}Switch position 3-Driver + Full luggage loading
{Vehicles with heavy duty suspension except
for Russia, Kazakhstan
and Ukraine}
{Vehicles with head- lamp - type 2* and with-
out heavy duty suspen- sion}Switch position 4-Driver + Full luggageloading
{Vehicles with head-
lamp - type 1* and with- out heavy duty suspen-
sion}
*: Refer to “Outside” on page 10-25
Turn-signals lever
E00506501273
The turn-signal lamps flash when the lever is
operated (with the ignition switch in the “ON” position). At the same time, the turn-
signal indication lamps flash.
1- Turn-signals When making a normal turn, use posi-
tion (1). The lever will return automati- cally when cornering is completed.
There are times when the lever will not
return after cornering. This occurs when the steering wheel is turned only slight-
ly.
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 released.
Turn-signals lever
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NOTElIf the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the
bulb in a turn-signal lamp may have burned out. We recommend you to have the vehicle
inspected.
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.
• Flashing of the turn-signal lamps and the
indication lamp in the instrument clusterwhen 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 E00506602066
Use the hazard warning flasher switch when
the vehicle has to be parked on the road for
any emergency.
The hazard warning flashers can always be operated, regardless of the position of the ig-
nition key.
Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning
flashers; push the switch again to turn them off.
When this switch is operated, all turn-signal
lamps flash continuously, as do the turn-sig- nal indication lamps in the instrument cluster.NOTEl If the lamps are kept flashing for a long
time, the battery will be discharged, result-
ing in hard engine starting or no start condi- tion.
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 headlamps 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 knobonce 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 position when you release it.
Hazard warning flasher switch
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NOTElThe 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” directionafter turning on the headlamps or tail lamps.
l Do not use fog lamps except in conditions of
fog, otherwise excessive lamp glare maytemporarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers.
l In 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
ignition key is at the “ON” position.Rear fog lamp switch
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The rear fog lamp illuminates only when theheadlamps 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” di- rection. The knob will automatically return to
its original position 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” direc- tion. Turn the knob once more in the “OFF” direction to turn off the front fog lamps. The
knob will automatically return to its original
position when you release it.NOTEl 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)NOTEl 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 ignition key is at the “ON” position.Wiper and washer switch
E00507101191CAUTIONlIf the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass may
freeze, which may hinder visibility. Warm the glass with the defroster or rear window
demister before using the washer.Windscreen wipers
E00516900303
Except for vehicles equipped
with rain sensor
The windscreen wipers can be operated with the ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC”
position.
Rear fog lamp switch
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If the blades are frozen to the windscreen, do
not operate the wipers until the ice has mel- ted and the blades are freed, otherwise thewiper motor may be damaged.MIST
-Misting function
The wipers will operate once.OFF-OffINT-Speed sensitive intermittent opera- tion
Interval between wipers varies in ac-
cordance with vehicle speed.LO-SlowHI-FastTo adjust intermittent intervals
With the lever in the “INT” (speed-sensitive) position, the intermittent intervals can be ad-justed by turning the knob (A).
1- Fast
2- Slow
NOTEl The speed-sensitive-operation function of
the windscreen wipers can be deactivated.
For further information, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.
Misting function
Move the lever in the direction of the arrow
and release, 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 released.Vehicles with rain sensor
E00526400369
The windscreen wipers can be operated withthe ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC”
position.
Wiper and washer switch
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If the blades are frozen to the windscreen, do
not operate the wipers until the ice has mel- ted and the blades are freed, otherwise thewiper motor may be damaged.MIST-Misting function
The wipers will operate once.OFF-OffAUTO-Auto-wiper control
Rain sensor
The wipers will automatically op- erate depending on the degree of
wetness on the windscreen.LO-SlowHI-Fast
Rain sensor
Can only be used when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
If the lever is put in the “AUTO” position,
the rain sensor (A) will detect the extent of rain (or snow, other moisture, dust, etc.) and the wipers will operate automatically.
Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if the
windscreen is dirty and the weather is dry.
Wiper operation under these conditions can scratch the windscreen and damage the wip-
ers.CAUTIONl With the ignition switch in the “ON” posi-
tion and the lever in the “AUTO” position,the wipers may automatically operate in the situations described below.
If your hands get trapped, you could suffer injuries or the wipers could malfunction. Be sure to turn the ignition switch to the “OFF”
position or move the lever to the “OFF” po-
sition to deactivate the rain sensor.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the
windscreen, if you touch the rain sensor.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the
windscreen, if you wipe with a cloth the
rain sensor.
• When using an automatic car wash.
• A physical shock is applied to the wind-
screen.
• A physical shock is applied to the rain
sensor.NOTEl To protect the rubber parts of the wipers,
this operation of the wipers does not take
place when the vehicle is stationary and the
ambient temperature is about 0 °C or lower.
l Do not cover the sensor by affixing a sticker
or label to the windscreen. Also, do not put
any water-repellent coating on the wind- screen. The rain sensor would not be able to
detect the extent of rain, and the wipers might stop working normally.
Wiper and washer switch
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