2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE Lights

Warning lights
Features and controls 5-73
5
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This light comes on in the event of a malfunc- tion in the charging system or when the igni-tion switch is turned to the “ON” position (engine off) or the operation mode is put in ON. When the engine is started, the lightshould go out. Check to make sure that the light has gone out before driving.
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This light comes on when the engine oil pres-sure is below normal. If the light stays on while driving, stop the engine as soon as pos-sible. Do not run the engine until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected.
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This light comes on in red if the coolant tem- perature becomes excessively high.
CAUTION Driving for a long time
with the engine mal-
function indicator on may cause more dam-age to the emission control system. Thiscould also affect fuel
economy and drivabil-
ity. If this indicator does not come on when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” posi- tion or the operation mode is put in ON, havethe system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice. If the engine malfunction indicator comes on while the engine is running, avoid driving athigh speeds. During vehicle
operation with the indicator
on, the vehicle may not
accelerate when you
depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle is stat
ionary with the indi-
cator on, you must depr
ess the brake pedal
more firmly than usual since the engine idling speed is higher th
an usual and a vehi-
cle with a CVT has a stronger tendency tocreep forward.
NOTE
 Do not disconnect the ba
ttery cable when the
engine malfunction i
ndicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) ison. The engine electronic
control module stores
critical OBD informati
on (especially exhaust
emission data), which ma
y be lost if the bat-
tery cable is disconne
cted while the engine
malfunction indicator is
on. This will make it
difficult to diagnose th
e cause of future prob-
lems.
Charging system warning light
CAUTION If the warning light stays on while the engine is running, park your ve
hicle in a safe place
as soon as possible and
contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility
of your choice to have the system checked.
Oil pressure warning light
CAUTION If this light comes on when the engine oil level is not low, have
your vehicle checked at
an authorized Mitsubish
i Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice. This warning light does not show the amount of oil in the crankcase. This can only be determined by checking the oil level with the dipstick with the engine turned off.
High coolant temperature warning light - red
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch 5-74 Features and controls
5
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This light comes on when any door or the lift- gate is open or not completely closed. When the vehicle is moving at more than 5 mph (8 km/h) and any door or the liftgate isopen or ajar, a tone will sound 4 times to inform the driver that any door or the liftgate is not properly shut.
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Rotate the switch to operate the lights.
The combinations of
switch operations and
illuminated lights differ in accordance withthe following conditions. Except for vehicles equipped with daytime running lights [When the engine is st
arted, and the parking
brake is released] The daytime running lights will be illumi- nated:
CAUTION If the light comes on
during vehicle opera-
tion, it indicates that
the engine is possibly
overheating. Continued driving could makethe engine fail. Immedi
ately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and ta
ke appropriate action.
(Refer to “Engine overh
eating” on page 8-4.)
NOTE
The high coolant temp
erature warning light
may illuminate when
the vehicle has been
driven at high speeds or on hilly roads. This illuminating does not ne
cessarily indicate a
problem. It should stop if you keep the engine running for a whil
e or continue driv-
ing the vehicle.
Door-ajar warning light and buzzer
CAUTION Before driving, make sure that the door-ajar warning light is off. NOTE
 When the auto cut-out function of the doom light is been activa
ted, the light goes out
automatically after about 30 minutes. Refer to “Dome light” on page 5-106.
Combination headlights and dimmer switch Headlights
OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front and rear side- marker lights, license plate and instrument panel lights on Headlights and
other lights on
Vehicles equipped with daytime running lights OFF
The daytime running lights illumi- nated The daytime running lights illumi- nated Parking, tail, front and rear side- marker lights, license plate and instrument panel lights on Headlights and
other lights on
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Combination headlights and dimmer switch
Features and controls 5-75
5
[When the engine is not
running, or when the
engine is running but the parking brake is not released] The engine starts when the lights are off.
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 If the following operation is performed with the combination headlights and dim- mer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights automatically turn off. [Except for vehicles
equipped with the
F. A . S . T. - k e y ]The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position or the key is removed from the ignition switch and the driver’sdoor is opened. [For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.- key] The operation mode is changed to OFF orACC and the driver’s door is opened.
 If the following operation is performed with the combination headlights and dim- mer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights automatically turn off after about 3 minutes. [Except for vehicles equipped with the F. A . S . T. - k e y ]The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position or
the key is removed
from the ignition switch and the driver’s door is not opened. [For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.- key]The operation mode is changed to OFF or ACC and the driver’s door is not opened.
If the combination
headlights and dimmer
switch is turned to the “ ” or “ ” posi- tion again after the engine is turned off, theabout 3-minute auto-cutout function
NOTE
 Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go out until the ignition switch isturned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position orthe operation mode is changed to OFF or ACC.
OFF All lights off
Parking, tail, front
and rear side-
marker lights, lic
ense plate and
instrument panel lights on Headlights and other lights onNOTE
 Do not leave the head
lights and ot
her lights
on for a long period of time when the engine is not running. The battery will run down.
 When it rains, or wh
en the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimesbecomes foggy. This is the same as whenwindow glass mists up on a humid day, and does not indicate a pr
oblem. When the light
is switched on, the heat will dry out the fog.However, if water collects inside the light, have it checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of yourchoice.
Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other lights)
NOTE
NOTE
 The light auto-cutout f
unction can be deacti-
vated.See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
When you want to keep the lights on:
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Turn signal lever 5-76 Features and controls
5
described above will not
work. The lights (the
parking lights, tail li
ghts and license plate
lights) will stay on and will not turn off auto- matically.
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[When using a key to start the engine]If the driver’s door is opened with the key in the “OFF” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while the lights are on, the tone will sound to remind you to turnoff the lights. [When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine] If the driver’s door is opened with the opera-tion mode is put in OFF or ACC, or if the operation mode is changed to OFF while the lights are on, the tone
will sound to remind
you to turn off the lights. In either case, the lights will turn off automat- ically and so will the tone. Or you can turn the light switch to the “OFF” position to stop the tone.
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To change the headlights from high beam tolow beam and vice vers
a, pull the turn signal
lever to (1). Switch the headlights to low beam as a courtesy whenever there are oncoming vehicles, or when there is trafficmoving ahead of you. An illuminated blue light in the instrument
cluster indicates when
the headlights are on high beam.
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You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever gently toward you (2). The lights will go back to normal when you let go. While thehigh beam is on, you will see a blue light on the instrument panel.
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When changing lanes, or to making a gradual turn, hold the lever in the “lane change” posi-tion (1). It will return
to the neutral position
when you let go. Use the full position (2) when making a normal turn. The lever willreturn to the neutral position when the turn is complete. There may be times when the lever does not return to the neutral position. Thisusually happens when the steering wheel is turned only slightly. You can easily return the lever by hand.Also, when you move the lever to (1) slightly then release it, the turn signal lights and the indicator light in the instrument cluster willflash three times.
Headlight reminder buzzer
Dimmer (high/low beam change) Headlight flasher
NOTE
 You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever toward you, even if the light switch isoff.  If you turn the lights off with the head lights set to high-beam illumin
ation, the headlights
are automatically returned to their low-beam setting when the light
switch is next turned
to the “ ” position.
Turn signal lever
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Hazard warning flasher switch Features and controls 5-77
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See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.
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If you press the flasher switch, the turn sig- nals will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warning lights.
This is an emergency
warning system and should not be used when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergen- cies.If you need to leave your vehicle, the flashers will keep working afte
r the ignition switch is
removed or the operation mode is put in OFF.
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The front fog lights illuminate only when theheadlights are on low beam.Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” position turns on the front fog lights as well as the indicator in the instrument cluster. Toturn them off, turn the knob in the direction of the “OFF” position. The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.
NOTE
 A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the turn signal lights are workingproperly. If this light flashes fa
ster than usual, check
for a burned out turn signal light bulb or mal-functioning connect
ion in the signal.
If the panel light does not come on when the lever is moved, check for a blown fuse or aburned out bulb in the panel. Have the system inspected by your autho- rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repairfacility of your choice.  It is possible to modify functions as follows: • Deactivate the turn signal light 3-flash function for lane changes. • Adjust the time required to operate the lever for the 3-flash function. • Changing of the tone of a sounding buzzer as the turn signal lights flash.
Hazard warning flasher switch
NOTE
 If the flashers are used for several hours, the battery will run down.
This could make it
difficult or impossible
to restart your vehicle.
Front fog light switch
(if so
equipped)
NOTE
 If the headlights are sw
itched to high beam,
the front fog lights will go out; they will illu- minate again when the headlights are switched back to low beam.
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Wiper and washer switch 5-78 Features and controls
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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 inON or ACC. The wipers will operate once if the wiper lever is raised to the “MIST” position andreleased. 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.
 If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” or “ ” position while the front fog lights are illuminated, they will automatically turn off.They can be turned back on again by rotating the combination he
adlights and dimmer
switch back to “ ” position, and turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” posi-tion.  Do not use fog lights except in conditions of fog, otherwise excessi
ve light glare may
temporarily blind oncom
ing vehicle drivers.
Wiper and washer switch
CAUTIONIf the washer is used in cold weather, the washer fluid sprayed against the glass mayfreeze, which may hi
nder visibility. Warm
the glass with the defro
ster before using the
washer.
Windshield wipers
NOTE
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- OffINT- Intermittent (Speed 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 deactivated.For further information, please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice.
Misting function
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12 V power outlets 5-106 Features and controls
5
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Accessories can be ope
rated while the igni-
tion switch or the opera
tion mode is in ON or
ACC. To use a “plug-in” type
accessory, open the
cover, and insert the
plug in the power outlet.
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1- ( ) The light illuminates regardless of whether a door or the liftgate is open or closed.2- (•) Delayed off function The light illuminates when a door or theliftgate is opened. It goes off approxi- mately 30 seconds after the door or lift- gate is closed.However, the light goes off immediately with all doors and the liftgate closed in the following cases:• When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in ON.• When the power door lock function is used to lock the vehicle.
12 V power outlets
CAUTION Be sure to use a “plug-in” type accessory operating at 12 V and at 120 W or less. Also be aware that
using electronic equip-
ment with the engine
off may run the battery
down. When the power outlet is not in use, be sure to close the power outlet
cover. This will pre-
vent the power out
let from becoming
clogged and short circuiting.
Interior lights
NOTE
 Be aware that leaving the light illuminated with the engine off may run the batterydown. Never leave the vehi
cle without checking
that the light is off.1- Cargo room light
 P.5-107
2- Dome light
 P.5-106
Dome light
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Safe driving techniques 6-4 Driving safety
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Replace your tires before they are heavily worn out.On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, there
is a risk of damage
to the tire inflation pressure sensors when thetire is replaced on the
rim. Tire replacement
should, only be perform
ed by an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Have someone watch while you turn all the exterior lights on and off. Also check the turn signal indicators and hi
gh-beam indicators on
the instrument panel. Check the ground under the vehicle after parking overnight, for
fuel, water, oil, or
other leaks. Make sure
all the fluid levels are
correct. Also, if you
can smell fuel, you need
to find out why imme
diately and have it
fixed.
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Even this vehicle’s sa
fety equipment, and
your safest driving, ca
nnot guarantee that you
can avoid an accident or injury. However, if
you give extra attention to the following areas, you can better protect yourself andyour passengers:  Drive defensively. Be aware of traffic, road and weather c
onditions. Leave plenty
of stopping distance
between your vehicle
and the vehicle ahead.  Before changing lanes, check your mir- rors, your blind spots, and use your turn-signal light.  While driving, watch the behavior of other drivers, bicycl
ists, and pedestrians.
 Always obey applicab
le laws and regula-
tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Alwaysleave room for unexpected events, such as sudden braking.  If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle re
gistration laws and
make sure you will be able to get the right fuel.
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 Check the battery. At the same time, check the terminals and wiring. Duringextremely cold weather, the battery will not be as strong. Also, the battery power level may drop beca
use more power is
used for cold starting and driving.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the engine runs at the proper speed and ifthe headlights are as bright as normally. Charge or replace the battery if necessary. During extreme cold weather, it is possi-ble that a very low battery could freeze.  Warm the engine sufficiently. After start- ing the engine, allow a short warm-up time to distribute oil to all cylinders. Then drive your vehicle slowly. Stay at low speeds at first so that the man- ual transaxle oil or the automatic transaxle fluid has time to spread to all the lubrica-tion points.  Manual transaxle can be harder to shift in cold weather conditions. This is normaland shifting will get easier as the transaxle warms up.  Check the engine antifreeze. If there is not enough coolant because of a leak or from engine overheating, add Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super LongLife Coolant Premium or equivalent.
Lights Fluid leaks Safe driving techniques
Driving during cold weather
WA R N I N G The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any spark or flame can cause the bat- tery to explode, which could cause serious injury or death.Always wear protecti
ve clothes and a face
mask when working wi
th your battery, or
let a skilled mechanic do it.
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