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Mitsubishi ASX (2020 year). Manual in english - page 7

Indication lamp, warning lamp, and information screen display list

Other interrupt displays

Screen

System operation status

Reference

z When starting the engine, you pressed the

z On vehicles with M/T, place the gearshift

engine switch without depressing the

lever in the “N” (Neutral) position, fully

clutch pedal (M/T).

depress the clutch pedal, depress the brake

pedal with the right foot. Then, press the

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engine switch. Refer to

“Starting and

stopping the engine” on page 3-18.

z When starting the engine, the selector lev-

z On vehicles with CVT, place the selector

er is in a position other than the

“P”

lever in the “P” (PARK) position, depress

(Park) or the “N” (Neutral) position, or

the brake pedal with the right foot. Then,

you pressed the engine switch without de-

press the engine switch. Refer to “Starting

pressing the brake pedal (CVT).

and stopping the engine” on page 3-18.

The operation status of each system is displayed on the information screen. Refer to the appropriate page for the system for further details.

NOTE

z When operating each system, confirm that the operation status of the system has changed on the information screen. However, the operation status of the

system may not be displayed immediately after the warning display appears even if the system is operated.

Screen

System operation status

Reference

z Refer to “Electronically controlled

4WD

z When “2WD” mode is selected with the

drive mode selector

system” on page 6-30.

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Instruments and controls

Indication lamp, warning lamp, and information screen display list

Screen

System operation status

Reference

z When “4WD AUTO” mode is selected

with the drive mode selector

z When “4WD LOCK” mode is selected

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with the drive mode selector

z When the Active Stability Control (ASC)

z Refer to “Active Stability Control (ASC)”

is operating

on page 6-42.

Instruments and controls

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Indication lamp, warning lamp, and information screen display list

Screen

System operation status

Reference

z When the Forward Collision Mitigation

Refer to “FCM and Radar sensing misacceler-

system (FCM) is activated or the timing

ation Mitigation System

(RMS)

(Forward)

of an alarm is changed.

ON/OFF switch” on page 6-54.

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z When the Forward Collision Mitigation

Refer to “FCM and Radar sensing misacceler-

system (FCM) is deactivated.

ation Mitigation System

(RMS)

(Forward)

z When the Radar sensing misacceleration

ON/OFF switch” on page 6-54.

Mitigation System

(RMS) (Forward) is

Refer to “To turn on/off the RMS (Forward)”

deactivated.

on page 6-63.

This informs you that a periodic inspection is due.

Screen

Solution

z We recommend you to have it checked. Refer to “Service reminder” on page 5-15 for fur-

ther details.

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Instruments and controls

Indication lamps

The setting for rest interval can be changed.

Screen

Solution

Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine, and take a rest.

Use this display as rough guide for taking rests during a long drive.

The interval from the start of your trip until this message is displayed can be set.

Refer to “Changing the function settings (when the ignition switch or the operation mode is

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ON)” on page 5-17.

The display and buzzer alert the driver when the set time is reached. If you continue to drive

without having a rest, the buzzer sounds approximately every 5 minutes to encourage you to

take a rest.

z In the following cases, the time driven is reset and the display returns to the previous dis-

play screen. After this, when the set time is reached again, the buzzer and display encour-

age you to take a rest.

• The buzzer sounds 3 times.

• Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position or put the operation mode in OFF.

• The multi-information meter switch is held for approximately 2 seconds or more.

• When the turn-signal lever is moved

• When the hazard warning lamps auto-

Indication lamps

to activate a turn-signal lamp.

matically activate due to sudden brak-

Refer to “Turn-signal lever” on page

ing while driving.

Turn-signal indication lamps/

5-55.

Refer to “Emergency stop signal sys-

• When the hazard warning flasher

tem*” on page 6-39.

Hazard warning indication

switch is pressed to activate the haz-

lamps

ard warning lamps.

NOTE

These indication lamps blink

Refer to

“Hazard warning flasher

in the following situations.

switch” on page 5-56.

z If these indication lamps blink too fast due

to any operation other than sudden braking,

the cause may be a blown lamp bulb or a

faulty turn-signal connection.

Instruments and controls

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Warning lamps

High-beam indication lamp

Warning lamps

CAUTION

This indication lamp illumi-

• The brake warning lamp does not illumi-

nates when the high-beam is

nate when the parking brake is applied or

Brake warning lamp

used.

does not turn off when the parking brake

This lamp illuminates when

is released.

the ignition switch is turned

• The ABS warning lamp and brake warn-

ing lamp illuminate at the same time

to the “ON” position or the

For details, refer to “ABS warning lamp”

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Front fog lamp indication

operation mode is put in ON,

on page 6-40.

lamp*

and goes off after a few sec-

• The brake warning lamp remains illumi-

onds.

This lamp illuminates while

nated during driving.

Always make sure that the lamp goes off be-

The vehicle should be brought to a halt in

the front fog lamps are on.

z

fore driving.

the following manner when brake perform-

With the ignition switch or the operation

ance has deteriorated.

mode in ON, the brake warning lamp illumi-

• Depress the brake pedal harder than usual.

Even if the brake pedal moves down to

nates under the following conditions:

the very end of its possible stroke, keep it

Rear fog lamp indication lamp

z When the parking brake lever has been

pressed down hard.

engaged.

• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking

This lamp illuminates while

z When the brake fluid level in the reser-

to reduce your speed and pull the parking

the rear fog lamp is on.

voir falls to a low level.

brake lever.

z When the brake force distribution func-

Depress the brake pedal to operate the

tion is not operating correctly.

stop lamp to alert the vehicles behind you.

Check engine warning lamp

Position lamp indication lamp

CAUTION

This lamp is a part of an on-

This indication lamp illumi-

z In the situations listed below, brake perform-

board diagnostic system

nates while the position

ance may be compromised or the vehicle

which monitors the emis-

lamps are on.

may become unstable if brakes are applied

suddenly; consequently, avoid driving at

sions, engine control system

high speeds or applying the brakes suddenly.

or CVT control system.

Furthermore, the vehicle should be brought

If a problem is detected in

to a stop in a safe location and to have it

one of these systems, this lamp illuminates or

checked.

flashes.

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Instruments and controls

Information screen display

Although your vehicle will usually be driva-

This warning is displayed if you drive with

NOTE

ble and not need towing, we recommend you

the parking brake still applied. The warning

to have the system checked as soon as possi-

z The engine electronic control module ac-

lamp in the instrument cluster only illumi-

commodating the onboard diagnostic system

ble.

nates when the parking brake is applied.

has various fault data (especially about the

This lamp will also illuminate when the igni-

exhaust emission) stored.

tion switch is turned “ON” or the operation

CAUTION

mode is put in ON, and goes off after the en-

gine has started. If it does not go off after the

Charge warning lamp

z If a vehicle is driven without releasing the

parking brake, the brake will be overheated,

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engine has started, we recommend you to

This lamp illuminates when

resulting in ineffective braking and possible

have the vehicle checked.

the ignition switch is turned

brake failure.

“ON” or the operation mode

If this warning is displayed, release the park-

is put in ON, and goes off af-

ing brake.

CAUTION

ter the engine has started.

z Prolonged driving with this lamp on may

A warning is also displayed

cause further damage to the emission control

on the multi-information display.

system. It could also affect fuel economy

and drivability.

z If the lamp does not illuminate when the ig-

CAUTION

nition switch is turned to the “ON” position

or the operation mode is put in ON, we rec-

z If it illuminates while the engine is running,

ommend you to have the system checked.

there is a problem in the charging system.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

Immediately park your vehicle in a safe

z If the lamp illuminates while the engine is

“ON” position or the operation mode is put in

running, avoid driving at high speeds and

place and we recommend you to have it

checked.

ON, if the brake fluid is low, this warning is

have the system inspected by a

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

displayed.

ice Point as soon as possible.

The warning lamp in the instrument cluster

Information screen display

Accelerator pedal and brake pedal response

also illuminates.

may be negatively influenced under these

Brake warning display

conditions.

Instruments and controls

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Combination headlamps and dipper switch

CAUTION

Charge warning display

CAUTION

z

If this warning stays illuminated and does

z If the vehicle is driven while the engine oil

not go out while driving, there is a danger of

is low, or the oil level is normal but the

ineffective braking. In this case, immediately

warning is displayed, the engine may burn

park your vehicle in a safe place and we rec-

out and be damaged.

ommend you to have it checked.

z If the warning is displayed while the engine

z

If the brake warning display is displayed and

is running, immediately park your vehicle in

the brake warning lamp and the ABS warn-

a safe place and check the engine oil level.

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ing lamp are illuminated at the same time,

If there is a fault with the charging system,

z If the warning is displayed while the engine

the braking force distribution function will

the warning display is displayed on the infor-

oil level is normal, have it inspected.

not operate, so the vehicle may be destabi-

mation screen in the multi-information dis-

lised during sudden braking. Avoid sudden

play. The warning lamp in the instrument

braking and high-speed driving, stop the ve-

Combination headlamps

cluster also illuminates.

hicle in a safe place, and we recommend you

and dipper switch

to have it checked.

z

The vehicle should be brought to a halt in

CAUTION

the following manner when brake perform-

ance has deteriorated.

z If the warning is displayed while the engine

Headlamps

is running, immediately park your vehicle in

• Depress the brake pedal harder than usual.

Even if the brake pedal moves down to

a safe place and we recommend you to have

NOTE

it checked.

the very end of its possible stroke, keep it

pressed down hard.

z Do not leave the lights on for a long time

• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking

while the engine is stationary (not running).

Oil pressure warning display

to reduce your speed and pull the parking

A rundown battery could result.

brake lever.

z When it rains, or when the vehicle has been

Depress the brake pedal to operate the

washed, the inside of the lens sometimes be-

stop lamp to alert the vehicles behind you.

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.

If the engine oil pressure drops while the en-

gine is running, the warning display is dis-

played on the information screen in the multi-

information display.

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Instruments and controls

Combination headlamps and dipper switch

Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.

For information regarding the lighting condi-

Lamps (headlamps, fog lamp,

tion of the daytime running lamps, refer to

etc.) auto-cutout function

“Daytime running lamps” on page 5-49.

z

If the following operation is performed

NOTE

while the lamp switch is in the “

” po-

sition, the lamps will automatically go

z

When the headlamps are turned off by the

out when the driver’s door is opened.

automatic on/off control with the ignition

[Except vehicles equipped with keyless

switch in the “ON” position, the front fog

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lamps (if so equipped) and rear fog lamps al-

operation system]

so go off. When the headlamps are subse-

The ignition switch is turned to the

quently turned back on by the automatic

“LOCK” or “ACC” position, or the key

on/off control, the front fog lamps also come

is removed from the ignition switch.

on but the rear fog lamp stays off. If you

[For vehicles equipped with keyless op-

wish to turn the rear fog lamp back on, oper-

eration system]

With the ignition switch or

ate the switch again.

The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.

the operation mode is in

z

Do not place anything on the automatic light

sensor (A), and do not clean with a glass

ON, headlamps, position,

cleaner.

[When the engine was started using the

tail, licence plate, and in-

key]

strument panel lamps turn

• If the key is removed and the driver’s

on and off automatically in

AUTO

door is opened, a buzzer sounds at a

accordance with outside

high pitch intermittently to remind the

light level. All lamps turn

driver to turn off the lamps.

off automatically when the

ignition switch is turned to

[When the engine was started using the

“LOCK” position or the op-

keyless operation function]

eration mode is put in OFF.

• If the operation mode is put in OFF

Position, tail, licence plate

and the driver’s door is opened, a buz-

z

If the lamps do not turn on or off with the

and instrument panel lamps

switch in the “AUTO” position, manually

zer sounds at a high pitch intermittent-

on

operate the switch and we recommend you

ly to remind the driver to turn off the

to have your vehicle checked.

lamps.

Headlamps and other lamps

go on

Instruments and controls

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Combination headlamps and dipper switch

z

If the following operation is performed

When you want to keep the

NOTE

while the lamp switch is in the “

” po-

lamps on:

(The warning is also displayed on the multi-

sition, the lamps will remain on for ap-

1. In the following cases, turn the lamp

information display.)

proximately 3 minutes while the driver’s

switch to the “AUTO” position.

The buzzer stops in the following manner.

door is shut and will then automatically

[Except vehicles equipped with keyless

• Turn the lamp switch to the “AUTO” po-

go out.

sition.

operation system]

[Except vehicles equipped with keyless

• Close the driver’s door.

The ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or

operation system]

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“ACC” position.

The ignition switch is turned to the

[For vehicles equipped with keyless op-

Lamp monitor buzzer

“LOCK” or “ACC” position, or the key

eration system]

is removed from the ignition switch.

[When the engine was started using the key]

The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.

[For vehicles equipped with keyless op-

If the driver’s door is opened when the key is

2. Turn on the lamps with the switch in the

eration system]

in the

“LOCK” or “ACC” position or re-

“”

or “”

position again, then the

The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.

moved from the ignition switch while the

lamps will remain on.

lamps are on, a buzzer will sound to remind

the driver to turn off the lamps.

NOTE

NOTE

z

The lamp auto-cutout will not function when

[When the engine was started using the key-

z

When the engine was started using the key,

the lamp switch is in the “

” position.

if the driver’s door is opened and the key is

less operation function]

z

The lamp auto-cutout function can also be

removed, the lamp monitor buzzer sounds at

If the driver’s door is opened when the opera-

disabled.

a high pitch intermittently.

tion mode is in ACC or OFF with the lamps

For further information, we recommend you

(The warning is also displayed on the multi-

illuminated, a buzzer will sound to remind

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

information display.)

thorized Service Point.

the driver to turn off the lamps.

The buzzer stops in the following manner.

• Turn the lamp switch to the “AUTO” po-

In both cases, the buzzer will automatically

sition.

stop if the auto-cutoff function is activated,

• Close the driver’s door.

When the engine was started using the key-

the lamp switch is turned off, or the door is

z

less operation function, if the driver’s door is

closed.

opened and the operation mode is put in

OFF, the lamp monitor buzzer sounds at a

high pitch intermittently.

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Instruments and controls

Combination headlamps and dipper switch

Daytime running lamps

Dipper (High/Low beam

NOTE

The daytime running lamps come on when

change)

z If you turn the lamps off with the headlamps

the engine is running and the lamp switch is

When the lamp switch is in the “

” posi-

set to high-beam, the headlamps are auto-

in the “AUTO” position and the tail lamps

matically returned to their low-beam setting

tion, the beam changes from high to low (or

are off.

when the lamp switch is next turned to the

low to high) each time the lever is pulled

“

” position.

fully

(1). While the high-beam is on, the

high-beam indication lamp in the instrument

NOTE

cluster will also illuminate.

Automatic High-Beam (AHB)*

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z If the lamp switch is in the “

” or “

”

position, or if the tail lamps are on when the

The system switches the headlamp beams

lamp switch is in the “AUTO” position, the

(high/low) when the sensor (A) senses an il-

daytime running lamps come on as position

luminant such as lights of a vehicle in front

lamps.

or oncoming vehicle or street lamp.

For details about handling the sensor, refer to

“Handling of the sensor” on page 6-56.

Headlamp flasher

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.

Instruments and controls

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Combination headlamps and dipper switch

If the AHB switch is pressed again, the

WARNING

Manual switching

AHB will be deactivated and AHB indi-

Switching to low beam

z The headlamp beams (high/low) may not

cator will go off.

be switched automatically under certain

1. Pull the lever towards you.

circumstances. Do not overestimate the

2. The AHB indicator will go off.

system. It is the responsibility of the driv-

3. The AHB switch is pressed again, the

er to switch the headlamp beams (high/

AHB will activated.

low) manually to suit each driving condi-

tion.

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Switching to high-beam

Refer to

“Dipper

(High/Low beam

change)” on page 5-49.

1. Pull the lever towards you.

2. The AHB indicator will go off and the

high-beam indicator illuminates.

How to use the AHB

3. The AHB switch is pressed again, the

1. Rotate the lamp switch to “

” position

AHB will activated.

or “AUTO” position when the engine is

running.

Automatic switching conditions

2. Press the AHB switch.

NOTE

The high-beam headlamps illuminate when

z

If the headlamps are on when the lamp

all of the following conditions are met:

switch is in the “AUTO” position, the AHB

z Your vehicle speed exceeds approxi-

works.

mately 40 km/h (25 mph).

z

You can switch the headlamp beams (high/

z It is dark ahead of your vehicle.

low) manually by operating the lever even if

the AHB is working.

z There are no vehicles in front or oncom-

Refer to “Dipper (High/Low beam change)”

ing vehicles, or none of their exterior

on page 5-49.

lamps are illuminated.

If the lever is operated manually, the AHB

indicator will go off and the AHB will be de-

The low beam headlamps illuminate when

activated.

any of the following conditions occur:

Refer to “Manual switching” on page 5-50.

z Your vehicle speed does not exceed ap-

z

The AHB is not deactivated when you pull

proximately 30 km/h (19 mph).

the lever slightly (operation of the headlamp

The AHB is activated and the indicator

flasher).

z It is bright ahead of your vehicle.

will illuminate.

z An exterior lamp of a vehicle in front or

oncoming vehicle is illuminating.

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Instruments and controls

Combination headlamps and dipper switch

If the warning display remains even after the

When the sensor performance returns, the

Sensor is too hot or cold

ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” posi-

AHB will resume operation.

If the system becomes temporarily unavaila-

tion or the operation mode is put in OFF and

If the warning display does not disappear af-

ble due to a high or low temperature of the

then turned back to ON, please contact a

ter waiting for a while, there is a possibility

sensor, the following warning display will

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that the sensor has a malfunction. Contact a

appear.

Point.

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After the temperature of the sensor has been

[When the AHB is malfunctioning]

Point for inspection of the sensor.

in range, the system will automatically return

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to operation.

If the warning display does not disappear af-

ter waiting for a while, there is a possibility

that the AHB has a malfunction. Contact a

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Point for inspection of the system.

[When the sensor is malfunctioning]

Windscreen is dirty

NOTE

If the AHB determines that its performance

has been degraded, the warning display will

z If the sensor or its surrounding area reaches

an extremely high temperature when parking

appear. This can occur when:

the vehicle under a blazing sun, the “AHB

z Foreign objects, such as dirt, snow or

SERVICE REQUIRED” warning display

ice, adhere to the windscreen of the sen-

may appear.

sor portion.

If the warning display remains even after the

z There are adverse weather conditions,

temperature of the sensor or its surrounding

such as rain, snow, sand storms, etc.

area has been in range, please contact a

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z A vehicle in front or an oncoming vehi-

ice Point.

cle is splashing water, snow or dirt.

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Instruments and controls

Combination headlamps and dipper switch

Welcome light*

2. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

NOTE

position or put the operation mode in

This function turns on the position and tail

OFF. Also, if a key was used to start the

lamps for approximately 30 seconds after the

engine, remove the key from the ignition

UNLOCK switch (A) on the remote control

switch.

transmitter is pressed when the combination

3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition

headlamps and dipper switch is in the “AU-

switch to the “OFF” position or putting

TO” position. The welcome light function

the operation mode in OFF, pull the turn

will operate only when it is dark outside the

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signal lever towards you.

vehicle.

• Turn the combination headlamps and dip-

per switch to the “

” or “

” position.

• Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-

tion or put the operation mode in ON.

z It is possible to modify functions as follows:

• The headlamps can be set to come on in

the low beam setting.

• The welcome light function can be deacti-

vated.

For further information, please contact your

MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Serv-

NOTE

ice Point.

z While the welcome light function is operat-

ing, perform one of the following operations

Coming home light

to cancel the function.

This function turns on the headlamps in the

• Push the LOCK switch (B) on the remote

low beam setting for approximately 30 sec-

control transmitter.

onds after the ignition switch is turned to the

“LOCK” position or the operation mode is

put in OFF.

1. Turn the combination headlamps and

dipper switch to the “AUTO” position.

Instruments and controls

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Headlamp levelling

4. The headlamps will come on in the low

Set the switch according to the following ta-

NOTE

beam setting for approximately 30 sec-

ble.

onds. After the headlamps go off, the

z It is possible to modify functions as follows:

• The time that the headlamps remain on

headlamps can be turned on again in the

can be changed.

low beam setting for approximately 30

• The coming home light function can be

seconds by pulling the turn signal lever

deactivated.

towards you within 60 seconds of turn-

For further information, please contact your

ing the ignition switch to the “LOCK”

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position or putting the operation mode in

ice Point.

OFF.

To turn on the headlamps again after 60

Headlamp levelling

seconds of turning the ignition switch to

the “LOCK” position or putting the op-

Headlamp levelling switch*

eration mode in OFF, repeat the process

from step 1.

The angle of the headlamp beam varies de-

CAUTION

pending on the load carried by the vehicle.

z Always perform adjustments before driving.

The headlamp levelling switch can be used to

NOTE

Do not attempt to adjust while driving, as it

adjust the headlamp illumination distance

could cause an accident.

z

While the coming home light function is op-

(when the lower beam is illuminated) so that

erating, perform one of the following opera-

the headlamps’ glare does not distract other

tions to cancel the function.

Vehicle condition

Switch position

drivers.

• Pull the lever towards you.

“0”

• Turn the combination headlamps and dip-

per switch to the “

” or “

” position.

• Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” posi-

tion or put the operation mode in ON.

“0”

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Instruments and controls

Turn-signal lever

Vehicle condition

Switch position

Automatic headlamp levelling*

Turn-signal lever

“1”

This mechanism automatically adjusts the di-

rection of the headlamps (beam position) de-

pending on changes in the condition of the

vehicle, such as the number of occupants or

luggage weight. When the headlamps are il-

“2”

luminated with the ignition switch or the op-

eration mode in ON, the beam position of the

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headlamps is automatically adjusted when the

vehicle is stopped.

“2”

Headlamp automatic levelling

1- Turn-signals

system warning display

When making a normal turn, use posi-

●:1 person

tion (1). The lever will return automati-

:Full luggage loading

cally when cornering is completed.

2- Lane-change signals

Switch position Driver only/Driver

+

1

When moving the lever to (2) slightly to

0-

front passenger

change a lane, the turn-signal lamps and

indication lamp in the instrument cluster

Switch position 5 passengers

(including

If there is a fault in the automatic headlamp

will only flash while the lever is operat-

1-

driver)

levelling system, the warning display is dis-

ed.

Switch position 5 passengers

(including

played on the information screen in the multi-

Also, when you move the lever to (2)

2-

driver)

+ Full luggage

information display.

slightly then release it, the turn-signal

loading/Driver + full lug-

lamps and indication lamp in the instru-

gage loading

CAUTION

ment cluster will flash 3 times.

z If a warning is displayed, the system may be

malfunctioning, so we recommend you to

have your vehicle inspected.

Instruments and controls

5-55

Hazard warning flasher switch

Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning

NOTE

Fog lamp switch

flashers, all turn-signal lamps flash continu-

z If the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the

ously. To turn them off, push the switch

bulb in a turn-signal lamp may have burned

Front fog lamp switch*

again.

out. We recommend you to have the vehicle

The front fog lamps can be operated while

inspected.

the headlamps or tail lamps are on. Turn the

z It is possible to activate the following func-

knob in the “ON” direction to turn on the

tions.

• Flashing of the turn-signal lamps when

front fog lamps. An indication lamp in the in-

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the lever is operated with the ignition

strument cluster will also come on. Turn the

switch or the operation mode is in ACC.

knob in the “OFF” direction to turn off the

• Deactivate the turn-signal lamp

3-flash

front fog lamps. The knob will automatically

function for lane changes.

return to its original position when you re-

• The time required to operate the lever for

lease it.

the 3-flash function can be adjusted.

For further information, we recommend you

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

thorized Service Point.

NOTE

Hazard warning flasher

z

While the hazard warning lamps are blinking

due to having manually pushed the switch,

switch

the emergency stop signal system does not

operate.

Use the hazard warning flasher switch when

Refer to “Emergency stop signal system*”

the vehicle has to be parked on the road for

on page 6-39.

any emergency.

The hazard warning flashers can always be

operated, regardless of the ignition switch po-

NOTE

sition or the operation mode.

z 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” direction

after turning on the headlamps or tail lamps.

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Instruments and controls

Wiper and washer switch

Turn the knob once in the “ON” direction to

NOTE

NOTE

turn on the front fog lamps. Turn the knob

z Do not use fog lamps except in conditions of

once more in the “ON” direction to turn on

z To turn the rear fog lamp on again, turn the

fog, otherwise excessive lamp glare may

knob twice in the “ON” direction after turn-

the rear fog lamp. To turn the rear fog lamp

temporarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers.

ing on the headlamps. (Vehicle with front

off, turn the knob once in the “OFF” direc-

fog lamps)

tion. Turn the knob once more in the “OFF”

Rear fog lamp switch

direction to turn off the front fog lamps. The

The rear fog lamp can be operated when the

knob will automatically return to its original

Wiper and washer switch

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position when you release it.

headlamps or front fog lamps (if so equipped)

turn on.

CAUTION

An indication lamp in the instrument cluster

z If the washer is used in cold weather, the

comes on when the rear fog lamp is turned

washer fluid sprayed against the glass may

on.

freeze, which may hinder visibility. Warm

the glass with the defroster or rear window

[Vehicle without front fog lamps]

demister before using the washer.

Turn the knob once in the “ON” direction to

turn on the rear fog lamp. To turn the rear fog

Windscreen wipers

lamp off, turn the knob once in the “OFF” di-

rection. The knob will automatically return to

its original position when you release it.

NOTE

[Vehicle with front fog lamps]

NOTE

z To ensure a clear rearward view, the rear

window wiper will automatically perform

z

The rear fog lamp is automatically turned off

several continuous operations if the gearshift

when the headlamps or front fog lamps (if so

lever or the selector lever is put in the “R”

equipped) are turned off.

position while the windscreen wipers are op-

z

To turn the rear fog lamp on again, turn the

erating.

knob once in the “ON” direction after turn-

Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer”

ing on the headlamps. (Vehicle without front

on page 5-61.

fog lamps)

The windscreen wipers can be operated with

the ignition switch or the operation mode is

in ON or ACC.

Instruments and controls

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Wiper and washer switch

If the blades are frozen to the windscreen or

If the lever is put in the “AUTO” position,

CAUTION

rear window, do not operate the wipers until

the rain sensor (A) will detect the extent of

• When cleaning the outside surface of the

the ice has melted and the blades are freed,

rain (or snow, other moisture, dust, etc.) and

windscreen, if you touch on top of the

otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.

the wipers will operate automatically.

rain sensor.

Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if the

• When cleaning the outside surface of the

windscreen is dirty and the weather is dry.

windscreen, if you wipe with a cloth on

Wiper operation under these conditions can

top of the rain sensor.

scratch the windscreen and damage the wip-

• When using an automatic car wash.

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ers.

• A physical shock is applied to the wind-

screen.

• A physical shock is applied to the rain

sensor.

NOTE

z

To protect the rubber parts of the wipers, this

MIST-

Misting function

operation of the wipers does not take place

The wipers will operate once.

even if the lever is put in the “AUTO” posi-

tion when the vehicle is stationary and the

OFF-

Off

ambient temperature is approximately 0 °C

AU-

Auto-wiper control

or lower.

TO-

Rain sensor

z

Do not cover the sensor by affixing a sticker

or label to the windscreen. Also, do not put

The wipers will automatically oper-

CAUTION

any water-repellent coating on the wind-

ate depending on the degree of wet-

z

With the ignition switch or the operation

screen. The rain sensor would not be able to

ness on the windscreen.

mode in ON and lever in the “AUTO” posi-

detect the extent of rain, and the wipers

tion, the wipers may automatically operate

might stop working normally.

LO-

Slow

in the situations described below.

In the following cases, the rain sensor may

z

HI-

Fast

If your hands get trapped, you could suffer

be malfunctioning.

injuries or the wipers could malfunction. Be

For further information, we recommend you

sure to turn the ignition switch to the

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

Rain sensor

“LOCK” position or put the operation mode

thorized Service Point.

Can only be used when the ignition switch or

in OFF, or move lever to the “OFF” position

the operation mode is in ON.

to deactivate the rain sensor.

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Instruments and controls

Wiper and washer switch

To adjust the sensitivity of the

Misting function

NOTE

rain sensor.

• When the wipers operate at a constant in-

Move the lever in the direction of the arrow

terval despite changes in the extent of

With the lever in the “AUTO” (rain sensor)

and release, to operate the wipers once.

rain.

position, it is possible to adjust the sensitivity

Use this function when you are driving in

• When the wipers do not operate even

of the rain sensor by turning the knob (B).

mist or drizzle.

though it is raining.

The wipers will operate once if the lever is

z

The wipers may automatically operate when

raised to the “MIST” position and released

things such as insects or foreign objects are

when the ignition switch or the operation

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affixed to the windscreen on top of the rain

sensor or when the windscreen is frozen.

mode is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. The

Objects affixed to the windscreen will stop

wipers will continue to operate while the lev-

the wipers when the wipers cannot remove

er is held in the “MIST” position.

them. To operate the wipers again, move the

lever in the “LO” or “HI” position.

Also, the wipers may operate automatically

due to strong direct sunlight or electromag-

netic wave. To stop the wipers, place the lev-

er in the “OFF” position.

z

Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

“+”- Higher sensitivity to rain

ized Service Point when replacing the wind-

screen or reinforcing the glass around the

“-”- Lower sensitivity to rain

sensor.

NOTE

z It is possible to activate the following func-

tions.

• Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi-

tive) can be changed to intermittent opera-

tion (vehicle-speed sensitive).

• Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi-

tive) can be changed to intermittent opera-

tion (except vehicle-speed sensitive).

For further information, we recommend you

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

thorized Service Point.

Instruments and controls

5-59

Wiper and washer switch

The wipers will operate once if the lever is

Also, by releasing the lever soon after pulling

NOTE

moved to the “AUTO” position and the knob

it towards you, the washer fluid will be

(C) is turned in the “+” direction when the ig-

sprayed several times while the wipers are

z The factory settings for the comfort washer

and the function that operates the wipers

nition switch is in the “ON” position or the

operating several times.

(Comfort washer)

once more approximately

6 seconds later

operation mode is in ON.

Then approximately 6 seconds later, the wip-

may vary depending on the vehicle.

ers operate once more.

z It is possible to modify functions as follows:

Comfort washer will stop operating with any

• Causing the wiper never to operate when

operation of the lever.

washer fluid is sprayed.

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• Deactivating or activating the comfort

washer.

• Deactivating or activating the function

that operates the wipers once more ap-

proximately 6 seconds later.

For further information, we recommend you

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

thorized Service Point.

Windscreen washer

The windscreen washer can be operated with

the ignition switch or the operation mode in

ON or ACC.

CAUTION

The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the

z If the washer is used in cold weather, the

windscreen by pulling the lever towards you.

washer fluid sprayed against the glass may

When the wipers are not in operation or in in-

freeze resulting in poor visibility. Heat the

termittent operation, by pulling the lever to-

glass with the defroster or demister before

using the washer.

wards you, the wipers will operate several

times while the washer fluid is being sprayed.

Then approximately 6 seconds later, wipers

operate once more.

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