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refer to “Refill capacities” on page 11-18.Combination headlampsand dipper switch E00506004080
Headlamps
NOTElDo not leave the lamps on for a long time
while the engine is stationary (not running).A run-down battery could result.
l When it rains, or when the vehicle has been
washed, the inside of the lens sometimes be-
comes foggy, but this does not indicate a
functional problem.
When the lamp is switched on, the heat will remove the fog. However, if water gathers
inside the lamp, we recommend you to have it checked.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 or the
operation mode is in ON, head-
lamps, position, tail, licence plate
and instrument panel lamps turn
on and off automatically in ac-
cordance with outside light level.
All lamps turn off automatically
when the ignition switch is turned
to “OFF” position or the opera-
tion mode is put in OFF.Position, tail, licence plate and in-
strument panel lamps onHeadlamps and other lamps go on
Combination headlamps and dipper switch
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NOTElThe sensitivity of the automatic on/off con-
trol can be adjusted. For further information,contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized Service Point.
l If the front fog lamps (if so equipped) turn
on when they are supposed to with theswitch in the “AUTO” position, the lamps
turn off automatically with the ignition
switch or operation mode off.
l When the headlamps are turned off by the
automatic on/off control with the ignition
switch in the “ON” position or the operation
mode in ON, the front fog lamps (if so
equipped) and rear fog lamps also go off.
When the headlamps are subsequently turned back on by the automatic on/off con-
trol, 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, operate 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.NOTEl If 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.
Lamps (headlamps, fog lamp,
etc.) auto-cutout function
l If the following operation is performed
while the lamp switch is in the “” po-
sition, the lamps are automatically
turned off when the driver’s door is
opened.
[Except for vehicles equipped with key-
less operation system]
The ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position, or the key is removed from the ignition switch.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless op- eration system]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
l If the following operation is performed
while the lamp switch is in the “” po-
sition, the lamps are automatically
turned off if the driver’s door then re- mains closed for approximately three
minutes.
[Except for vehicles equipped with key-
less operation system]
The ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position, or the key
is removed from the ignition switch.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless op- eration system]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.NOTEl The lamp auto-cutout function can also be
disabled.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.Lamp monitor buzzer
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If the following operation is performed, a
buzzer will sound to remind the driver to turn
off the lamps.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]
Combination headlamps and dipper switch
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If the driver’s door is opened when the key is
in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or re-
moved from the ignition switch while the
lamps are on.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera- tion system]
If the driver’s door is opened when the opera- tion mode is in ACC or OFF while the lamps
are on.
In both cases, the buzzer will automatically
stop if the auto-cutoff function is activated, the lamp switch is turned off, or the door is
closed.Daytime running lamp
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The daytime running lamps comes on when the engine is running and the lamp switch is
in the “OFF” or “AUTO” position and the
tail lamps are off.
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 fully (1). While the high-beam is on, the
high-beam indication lamp in the instrument
cluster will also illuminate.
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 il-
luminate.
NOTEl The high-beams can also flash when the
lamp switch is OFF.
l If you turn the lamps off with the headlamps
set to high-beam, the headlamps are auto- matically 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 thedrivers of approaching vehicles.
Headlamp levelling switch
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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).Vehicle con-
dition
(Single cab)Switch posi- tion“0”“2”●:1 person:Full luggage loadingSwitch position 0-Driver onlySwitch position 2-Driver + Full luggageloadingVehicle con- dition
(Club cab)Vehicle con- dition
(Double cab)Switch posi- tion“0”“3” or “4”●:1 person:Full luggage loadingSwitch position 0-Driver onlySwitch position 3-Driver + Full luggageloading
Except for vehicles with
high intensity discharge headlamps and 16 inch
tyreSwitch position 4-Driver + Full luggage loading
Vehicles with high in- tensity discharge head- lamps and 16 inch tyreTurn-signal lever
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The turn-signal lamps flash when the lever is
operated (with the ignition switch or the op- eration mode is in ON). At the same time, the
turn-signal indicator flashes.
1- Turn-signals When making a normal turn, use posi-
tion (1). The lever will return automati- cally when cornering is completed.
Turn-signal lever
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2- Lane-change signalsWhen moving the lever to (2) slightly tochange a lane, the turn-signal lamps and
indication lamp in the instrument cluster will only flash while the lever is operat- ed.
Also, when you move the lever to (2) slightly then release it, the turn-signal lamps and indication lamp in the instru-
ment cluster will flash 3 times.NOTEl If 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.
• Flashing of the turn-signal lamps when
the lever is operated with the ignition
switch or the operation mode is in ACC.
• The turn-signal lamps 3-flash function for
lane changes can be deactivated.
• The time required to operate the lever for
the 3-flash function can be adjusted.
• Changing of the tone of a sounding buz-
zer as the turn-signal lamps flash.
For further information, we recommend you
to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-
thorized Service Point.Hazard warning flasher
switch E00506602183
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 ignition switch po-
sition or the operation mode.
Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning flashers, all turn-signal lamps flash continu-
ously.
To turn them off, push the switch again.NOTEl On vehicles equipped with the emergency
stop signal system, while the hazard warning lamps are blinking due to having manually
pushed the switch, the emergency stop sig-
nal system does not operate.
Refer to “Emergency stop signal system*” on page 6-56.
Hazard warning flasher switch
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Fog lamp switch*E00506700089Front fog lamp switch*
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The front fog lamps can be operated while
the headlamps or tail lamps are on. Turn the knob in the “ON” direction to turn on the
front fog lamps. An indication lamp in the in- strument cluster will also come on. Turn theknob in the “OFF” direction to turn off the front fog lamps. The knob will automatically
return to its original position when you re- lease it.
NOTEl The 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.Rear fog lamp switch
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The rear fog lamp can be operated when the
headlamps or front fog lamps (if so equipped)turn on.
An indication lamp in the instrument cluster
comes on when the rear fog lamp is turned on.
[Vehicle 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 toits original position when you release it.
[Vehicle 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 or front fog lamps (if so
equipped) are 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. (Vehicle without front
fog lamps)
Fog lamp switch*
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NOTElTo turn the rear fog lamp on again, turn the
knob twice in the “ON” direction after turn-ing on the headlamps. (Vehicle with frontfog lamps)Wiper and washer switch
E00507102824
The windscreen wipers and washer can be
operated with the ignition switch or the oper- ation mode in ON or ACC.
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.
CAUTIONl If 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
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MIST-Misting function
The wipers will operate once.OFF-OffINT-Intermittent (Speed sensitive)LO-SlowHI-FastTo adjust intermittent intervals
With the lever in the “INT” (speed sensitive intermittent operation) position, the intermit-
tent intervals can be adjusted 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.
Wiper and washer switch
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Use this function when you are driving in
mist or drizzle.Vehicles with rain sensor
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MIST-Misting function
The wipers will operate once.OFF-OffAUTO-Auto-wiper control
Rain sensor
The wipers will automatically
operate depending on the degree
of wetness on the windscreen.LO-SlowHI-Fast
Rain sensor
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 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 or the operation
mode in ON and the lever in the “AUTO”
position, the wipers may automatically oper-
ate 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
“LOCK” position or put the operation mode
in OFF, or move lever to the “OFF” position to deactivate the rain sensor.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the
windscreen, if you touch on top of the rain sensor.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the
windscreen, if you wipe with a cloth on
top of 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 even if the lever is put in the “AUTO” position when the vehicle is stationary and
the ambient temperature is about 0 °C or lower.
Wiper and washer switch
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