2015 MITSUBISHI L200 headlamp

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
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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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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*
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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
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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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The wipers will operate once if the lever ismoved to the “AUTO” position and the knob
(A) is turned in the “+” direction when the ig-
nition switch is “ON” position.Windscreen washer
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The windscreen washer can be operated with the ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC”
position.
The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the windscreen by pulling the lever towards you.The wipers operate automatically several
times while the washer fluid is being sprayed.
On a vehicle equipped with a headlamp
washer, the headlamp washer operates to-
gether with the windscreen washer the first time the windscreen washer is used if the headlamps are on.CAUTIONl If the washer is used in cold weather, the
washer fluid sprayed against the glass may
freeze resulting in poor visibility. Heat the
glass with the defroster or demister before using the washer.NOTEl It is possible to spray washer fluid without
activating the wipers. To do so, hold the lev- er in the pulled position and turn the ignition
switch to the “ON” or “ACC” position.NOTEl It is possible to cause the wipers never to op-
erate when washer fluid is sprayed. For fur-
ther information, we recommend you to con- sult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.Headlamp washer switch*
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The headlamp washer can be operated when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position and the headlamps are on.

Push the button once and the washer fluid will be sprayed on to the headlamps.
Wiper and washer switch
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NOTElIf the ignition switch is in the “ON” or
“ACC” position and the headlamps are on,
the headlamp washer operates together with the windscreen washer the first time thewindscreen washer lever is pulled.Precautions to observe when
using wipers and washers
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l If the moving wipers become blocked by
ice or other deposits on the glass, the
motor may burn out even if the wiper switch is turned to OFF. If obstruction
occurs, park your vehicle in a safe place, turn off the ignition, and clean the de- posits from the glass so that the wipersoperate smoothly.
l Do not use the wipers when the glass is
dry.
They may scratch the glass surface and
the blades wear out prematurely.
l Before using the wipers in cold weather,
check that the wiper blades are not fro-
zen onto the glass. The motor may burn out if the wipers are used with the blades
frozen onto the glass.
l Avoid using the washer continuously for
more than 20 seconds. Do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir isempty.
Otherwise, the motor may burn out.
l Periodically check the level of washer
fluid in the reservoir and refill if re- quired.
During cold weather, add a recommen- ded washer solution that will not freeze
in the washer reservoir. Failure to do so
could result in loss of washer function and frost damage to the system compo- nents.Rear window demister
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The rear window demister switch can be op-erated with the ignition switch in the “ON”position.
Push the switch to turn on the rear window
demister. It will be turned off automatically
in about 20 minutes. To turn off the demister
within about 20 minutes, push the switch again.
The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while
the demister is on.Type 1Type 2
NOTEl If your vehicle is equipped with heated mir-
rors, these operate in conjunction with thedemister. Refer to “Heated mirror” on page
6-11.
Rear window demister switch
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To reduce the glare
The lever (A) at the bottom of the mirror canbe used to adjust the mirror to reduce the
glare from the headlamps of vehicles behind
you during night driving.
1- Normal
2- Anti-glare
Outside rear-view mirrors
E00600900149To adjust the mirror position
E00601000482WARNINGlDo not attempt to adjust the rear-view
mirrors while driving. This can be dan-
gerous.
Always adjust the mirrors before driving.WARNINGl Your vehicle is equipped with convex type
mirrors.
Please take into consideration, that ob- jects you see in the mirror will look small-er and farther away compared to a nor-mal flat mirror.
Do not use this mirror to estimate dis-
tance of following vehicles when changing lanes.
Manual outside rear-view mir-
rors*
Adjust the mirror surface by hands as indica-
ted by the arrows.
Electric remote-controlled out-
side rear-view mirrors*
The electric remote-controlled outside rear-view mirrors can be operated when the igni-
tion switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” posi- tion.

Push the switch (A) on the same side as the
mirror whose adjustment is desired.
Type 1Type 2
L- Left outside mirror adjustment
R- Right outside mirror adjustment
Outside rear-view mirrors
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Ignition switchE00601402044
M/TA/T
LOCK
The engine is stopped and the steering wheel
locked. The key can only be inserted and re- moved when the switch is in this position.
ACC
The engine is stopped, but the electrical devi- ces such as the radio and cigarette lighter can
be operated.
ON
The engine is running, and all the vehicle’selectrical devices can be operated.
START
The starter motor operates. After the engine
has started, release the key and it will auto-
matically return to the “ON” position.
NOTEl If your vehicle is equipped with the Daytime
Running Lamp, when the ignition switch is
in the “ON”, the headlamp low beams etc. are turned on.
Refer to “Headlamps” on page 5-32.
l Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic
immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code which the transponder inside the key sends must match
the one registered in the immobilizer com- puter.
Refer to “Electronic immobilizer” on page 3-02.To remove the key
For vehicles with a M/T, when removing the
key, push the key in at the “ACC” position
and keep it depressed until it is turned to the “LOCK” position, and remove it.
For vehicles with an A/T, when removing the
key, first set the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position, and then turn the key to the “LOCK” position, and remove it.
Ignition switch
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