2020 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CROSS eco

Interior lights
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3- The dome light stays off regardless of any door or the liftgate being opened or closed.
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When the light switch is in the off position,push the switch (A) to turn on the light. Push the switch again to turn off the light.
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 The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details. For vehicles equipped with the Smartphone Link Display Audio, adjustments can be made usingscreen operations. For details, refer to the separate owner’s manual.
Reading lights
NOTE
Front
Dome light (rear)
1- The dome light illuminates regardless ofany door or the liftgate being opened orclosed. 2-  When any of the doors or the liftgate isopened, the dome light illuminates; when any of them are closed, the dome light goes off after approximately 30 sec-onds. However, the light goes off imme- diately if:  The door and the liftgate are closed while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position or the operation mode is in ON. The driver’s door is closed while the lock knob is in the lock position, after all the other doors are closed.
Rear
 The door and the liftgate are closed and the power door lock function isused to lock the doors.  The keyless entry system key is used to lock the doors. In vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key, the doors and the lift- gate are locked using the F.A.S.T.-key.NOTE
 When the engine is started using the key while the doors and liftgate are closed, if you remove the key, the dome light will illumi-nate for approximately 30 seconds then go off.  When the engine is started using the F.A.S.T.-key while the doors and liftgate are closed, if the operation mode is put in OFF,the dome light will illuminate for approxi- mately 30 seconds and then go off.  When the dome light switch is in the “ON” position, the light will not go off, even when all the doors and the liftgate are closed.  The time until the light goes off can be adjusted. See your authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer for details. For vehicles equipped with the Smartphone Link Display Audio, adjustments can be made using screen operations. For details, refer to the separate owner’s manual.
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Storage spaces
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To open, pull the lever (A). There is a card holder on the inside of the glove compartment.
Storage spaces
CAUTION Never leave lighters, carbonated drink cans, or spectacles in the cabin when parking the vehicle in hot sunshine. The cabin will become extremely hot, so lighters and otherflammable items may catch fire and unopened drink cans (especially carbonated beverages, including beer) may rupture. Theheat may also deform or crack plastic specta- cle lenses and other spectacle parts that are made of plastic. Keep the lids of stor
age spaces closed while
driving the vehicle. A lid or the contents of astorage space could otherwise cause injuries during a sudden stop.NOTE
 Do not leave valuables in any storage space when leaving the vehicle.
1- Floor console box 2- Glove compartment
Glove compartment
WA R N I N G An open glove compartment door can cause a serious injury or death to the front passenger in an accident, even if the pas- senger is wearing his/her seat belt. Alwayskeep the glove compartment door closed when driving.
Card holder
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Drink holders 5-222 Features and controls
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To open the console box, lift the release lever (A) and raise the lid.The floor console box can also be used as an arm rest.
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The drink holder is designed for holding cupsor drink-cans securely in its holes. The drink holder is located in front of the floor console.
Floor console box
Drink holders
WA R N I N G Do not spray water or spill beverages inside the vehicle. If the switches, wires, or electrical components become wet, they could malfunction or cause a vehicle fire.If you accidentally spill a beverage, wipe up as much liquid as possible and immedi- ately consult an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer.
For the front seat
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Bottle holders
Features and controls 5-223
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This drink holder is located in the rear seat arm rest.Pull the arm rest down to use the drink holder.
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There are bottle holders located on both sides of front and rear doors.
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1. Pull out the spring-loaded cover and insert it in the mounting grooves (A) on both sides.
For the rear seat
(if so equipped)
Bottle holders
WA R N I N G Do not spray water or spill beverages inside the vehicle. If the switches, wires, or electrical components become wet, they could malfunction or cause a vehicle fire.If you accidentally spill a beverage, wipe up as much liquid as possible and immedi- ately consult an authorized MitsubishiMotors dealer.CAUTION Drinking beverages while driving your vehi- cle is distracting and can cause an accident. Vibration and shaking while driving may cause beverages to spill. Be very careful, asspilling hot beverages could cause burns.
NOTE
 Do not store a cup or drink can in the bottle holder.  Make sure all lids ar
e tightly closed when
storing beverages that are in plastic bottles, etc.  Some beverages may not be stored, depend- ing on the size and shape of the plastic bot- tles, etc.
Cargo area cover
(if so
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Driving safetyDriving precaution ..........
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Fuel economy ............................
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Driving, alcohol and dr
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Floor mat ...................................
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Vehicle preparation before driving ..................................................6-4 Safe driving techniques
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Driving during cold weat
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Braking .....................................
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Parking ......................................
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Loading information
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Driving precaution 6-2 Driving safety
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Your vehicle has been designed for both nor- mal and occasional off-road use. However,avoid driving the vehicle through areas where the tires may get stuck in deep sand or mud as your vehicle is designed primarily for use onpavement, unlike a conventional off-road vehicle. Keep in mind that 2-wh
eel drive vehicles are
less capable than 4-wheel drive vehicles for driving on muddy, slippery, wet or snow-cov- ered roads. Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track, which enables them to perform in a wide variety of off-road situa- tions. Because of the higher ground clear-ance, these vehicles have a higher center of gravity, which makes them handle differently than ordinary vehicles when driving on pave-ment. They are not designed to maneuver or corner at the same speed on pavement as con- ventional 2-wheel drive passenger cars anymore than low-slung sports cars are designed
to perform satisfactorily in off-road condi- tions. Always drive safely and steer the vehicle carefully. Avoid operating the vehicle in amanner that might require sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle cor-rectly can result in loss of control or vehicle rollover. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is sig-nificantly more likely to die than a personwearing a seat belt. Before starting the vehi- cle, always make certain that you and all your passengers are properly wearing their seatbelts (with children in the rear seat, in appro- priate restraints).
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Fuel economy is dependent on many factors.Your personal driving habits can have a sig- nificant effect on your fuel consumption.Several recommendations for achieving the greatest fuel economy are listed below.  Whenever accelerating from a stop, always accelerate slowly and smoothly. When parked for even a short period, do not idle the engine. Shut it off.  Plan your trips to avoid unnecessary stops.
 Keep your tires inflated to the recom- mended pressures.  When driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle on highways or dry improved roads, set thedrive mode to “AUTO”.  For freeway driving, maintain a speed of approximately 50 mph (80 km/h) whentraffic, roadway and weather conditions safely permit.  Keep your air cleaner filter clean and your vehicle lubricated according to the recom-mendations in this manual.  Always keep your vehicle well main- tained. A poorly maintained enginewastes fuel and costs money.  Never overload your vehicle.
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Drunk driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impairedeven with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you have been drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab or a friend, or use public transportation. Drinking coffee or tak- ing a cold shower will not make you sober.Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs affect your alertness, perception and reaction time. Consult with your doctor or
Driving precaution
WA R N I N G Utility vehicles have
a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Avoid abrupt maneuvers and excessive speed. Always buckle up.
Fuel economy
Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Floor mat
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pharmacist before driving while under the influence of any of these medications.
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The original equipmen
t floor mat provided
with your vehicle was specifically designedfor your vehicle. Always properly position the floor mat and assure it does not interfere with operation ofthe pedals. Always use the retaining clip on the driver’s floorboard to secure the floor mat. When used, this clip will help preventthe floor mat from moving forward and possi- bly interfering with the operation of the ped- als. To prevent the floor mat from movingforward and possibly interfering with the operation of the pedals, Mitsubishi Motors Genuine floor mats are recommended.
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1. Place the floor mat to fit the shape of thefloorboard.
2. Align the floor mat with the installation holes over the retaining clips. 3. Secure the floor mat with retaining clips.
WA R N I N G NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE. Your perceptions are less accurate, your reflexes are slower and your judgment isimpaired.
Floor mat To install the floor mat
NOTE
 The shape of the mat and the number of retaining clips may vary depending on the vehicle model.WA R N I N G If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the operation of the pedals. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended accelera-tion and/or increased stopping distances resulting in a crash and injury. Always make sure the floor mat does not interferewith the accelerator or brake pedal. Always use the reta
ining clip on the
driver’s floorboard to secure the floor mat.
 Always install the mat with the correct side facing down. Never install a second mat over or under an existing floor mat. Do not use a floor mat designed for another model vehicle even if it is aMitsubishi Motors Genuine floor mat. Before driving, be sure to check the fol- lowing:• Periodically check that the floor mat isproperly secured with the retaining clips. If you remove the floor mat while clean- ing the inside of your vehicle or for anyother reason, always check the condition of the floor mat after it has been rein- stalled.• While the vehicle is stopped with theengine off, check that the floor mat is notinterfering with the pedals by depressing the pedals fully.WA R N I N G
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Driving during cold weather
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 Always obey applicable laws and regula- tions. Be a polite and alert driver. Always leave room for unexpected events, such as sudden braking. If you plan to drive in another country, obey their vehicle registration laws and make sure you will be able to get the rightfuel.
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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 because more power isused 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 transaxle, transfer case and rear axle oil have time to spread to all lubricationpoints.  Check the engine antifreeze. If there is not enough coolant because of aleak or from engine overheating, addMitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent. Please read this section in conjunctionwith the “Engine coolant” on page 9-7.
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All the parts of the brake system are criticalto safety. Have the vehicle serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice at regular inter-vals according to the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
Check the brake system while driving at a low speed immediately after starting, espe-cially when the brakes are wet, to confirm they work normally. A film of water can be formed on the brakediscs and prevent normal braking after driv- ing in heavy rain or through large puddles, or after the vehicle is wash
ed. If this occurs, dry
the brakes out by driving slowly while lightlydepressing the brake pedal. On snowy roads, ice can form on the braking system, making the brakes less effective. While driving in such conditions, pay close attention to surrounding vehicles and to thecondition of the road surface. From time to time, lightly depress the brake pedal and check how effective the brakes are. It is important to take advantage of the engine braking by downshifting while driving onsteep downhill roads in order to prevent the brakes from overheating.
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 protective clothes and a facemask when working with your battery, or let a skilled mechanic do it.
WA R N I N G Never open the radiator cap when the radiator is hot. You could be seriously burned.
Braking
When brakes are wet When driving in cold weather When driving downhill
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