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Mitsubishi L200 (2020 year). Manual in english - page 6

Indication lamps

Indication lamps

High-beam indication lamp

Diesel preheat indication lamp

This indication lamp illumi-

This indicates the glow plug

nates when the high-beam is

preheat condition.

Turn-signal indication lamps/

used.

[Except for vehicles equip-

Hazard warning indication

ped with keyless operation

lamps

system]

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When the ignition switch is

These indication lamps blink

Front fog lamp indication

turned to the “ON” position, the lamp illumi-

in the following situations.

lamp*

nates. As the glow plug becomes hot, the

z When the turn-signal

lamp goes out and the engine can be started.

lever is moved to acti-

This lamp illuminates while

[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-

vate a turn-signal lamp.

the front fog lamps are on.

tion system]

Refer to

“Turn-signal

When the operation mode is put in ON, the

lever” on page 5-62.

lamp illuminates and preheating of the glow

z

When the hazard warning flasher switch

plug starts automatically. As the glow plug

is pressed to activate the hazard warning

Rear fog lamp indication

becomes hot, the lamp goes out and the en-

lamps.

gine starts.

Refer to

“Hazard warning flasher

lamp*

switch” on page 5-62.

This lamp illuminates while

z

When the hazard warning lamps auto-

CAUTION

the rear fog lamp is on.

matically activate due to sudden braking

z If the diesel preheat indication lamp comes

while driving

(vehicles equipped with

on after the engine is started, the engine

the emergency stop signal system).

speed may not rise above the idling speed

Refer to

“Emergency stop signal sys-

because of fuel freezing. In this case, keep

tem” on page 6-72.

Position lamp indication lamp*

the engine idling for about 10 minutes, then

turn off the ignition switch or put in OFF the

This indication lamp illumi-

operation mode, and immediately turn it on

nates while the position

or put in ON again to confirm that the diesel

lamps are on.

preheat indication lamp is off.

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Warning lamps

z

The vehicle speed exceeds

8 km/h

NOTE

When the lamp goes out, you can resume

(5 mph) with the parking brake applied.

z If the engine is cold, the diesel preheat indi-

driving. If it either does not go out or comes

cation lamp is on for a longer time.

on from time to time, we recommend you to

z

[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless

CAUTION

have the vehicle inspected.

operation system]

z

In the situations listed below, brake perform-

When the engine has not been started within

ance may be compromised or the vehicle

about 5 seconds after the diesel preheat indi-

Warning lamps

may become unstable if brakes are applied

cation lamp went out, return the ignition

suddenly; consequently, avoid driving at

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switch to the “LOCK” position. Then, turn

high speeds or applying the brakes suddenly.

the ignition switch to the “ON” position to

Brake warning lamp

Furthermore, the vehicle should be brought

preheat the engine again.

This lamp illuminates when

to a stop in a safe location and to have it

z When the engine is warm, the diesel preheat

the ignition switch is turned

checked.

indication lamp does not come on even if the

to the “ON” position or the

• The brake warning lamp does not illumi-

ignition switch is placed in the “ON” posi-

nate when the parking brake is applied or

tion or the operation mode is in ON.

operation mode is put in ON,

does not turn off when the parking brake

and goes off after a few sec-

is released.

onds.

Fuel filter indication lamp (Ve-

• The ABS warning lamp and brake warn-

Always make sure that the lamp goes off be-

ing lamp illuminate at the same time

hicles equipped with the multi

fore driving.

For details, refer to “ABS warning lamp/

information display - Type 2)

With the ignition switch or the operation

display” on page 6-74.

mode in ON, the brake warning lamp illumi-

• The brake warning lamp remains illumi-

This indication lamp illumi-

nates under the following conditions:

nated during driving.

nates when the ignition

z

The vehicle should be brought to a halt in

z When the parking brake lever has been

switch is turned to the “ON”

the following manner when brake perform-

engaged.

position or the operation

ance has deteriorated.

z When the brake fluid level in the reser-

mode is put in ON, and goes

• Depress the brake pedal harder than usual.

voir falls to a low level.

Even if the brake pedal moves down to

off after the engine has star-

z When the brake force distribution func-

the very end of its possible stroke, keep it

ted. If it lights up while the engine is running,

tion is not operating correctly.

pressed down hard.

it indicates that water has accumulated inside

• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking

the fuel filter; if this happens, take action as

to reduce your speed and pull the parking

follows.

brake lever.

With the ignition switch or the operation

Depress the brake pedal to operate the

mode in ON, a buzzer sounds under the fol-

Remove the water from the fuel filter. Refer

stop lamp to alert the vehicles behind you.

lowing condition:

to “Removal of water from the fuel filter” on

page 8-11.

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Warning lamps

Check engine warning lamp

CAUTION

CAUTION

This lamp is a part of an on-

z If the lamp illuminates while the engine is

z If it illuminates while the engine is running,

board diagnostic system

running, avoid driving at high speeds and

there is a problem in the charging system.

which monitors the emis-

have the system inspected by a

Immediately park your vehicle in a safe

sions, engine control system,

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place and we recommend you to have it

ice Point as soon as possible.

checked.

SCR system or A/T control

Accelerator pedal and brake pedal response

system.

may be negatively influenced under these

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If a problem is detected in one of these sys-

Oil pressure warning lamp

conditions.

tems, this lamp illuminates or flashes.

This lamp illuminates when

Although your vehicle will usually be driva-

NOTE

the ignition switch is turned

ble and not need towing, we recommend you

to the “ON” position or the

to have the system checked as soon as possi-

z The engine electronic control module ac-

operation mode is put in ON,

ble.

commodating the onboard diagnostic system

and the lamp goes off after

This lamp will also illuminate when the igni-

has various fault data (especially about the

exhaust emission) stored.

the engine has started. If it il-

tion switch is turned “ON” or the operation

luminates while the engine is running, the oil

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

pressure is too low.

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

This data will be erased if a battery cable is

If the warning lamp illuminates while the en-

engine has started, we recommend you to

disconnected which will make a rapid diag-

gine is running, turn the engine off and have

have the vehicle checked.

nosis difficult. Do not disconnect a battery

it inspected.

cable when the check engine warning lamp is

ON.

CAUTION

CAUTION

z Prolonged driving with this lamp on may

Charge warning lamp

z If this lamp illuminates when the engine oil

cause further damage to the emission control

level is not low, have it inspected.

system. It could also affect fuel economy

This lamp illuminates when

z This warning lamp does not indicate the

and drivability.

the ignition switch is turned

amount of oil in the crankcase. This must be

z If the lamp does not illuminate when the ig-

to the “ON” position or the

determined by checking the oil level on the

nition switch is turned to the “ON” position

operation mode is put in ON,

dipstick, while the engine is switched off.

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

and goes off after the engine

z If you continue driving with low engine oil

ommend you to have the system checked.

has started.

level or with this warning lamp illuminated,

engine seizure may occur.

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Instruments and controls

Information screen display (Vehicles equipped with the multi information display - Type 1)

NOTE

CAUTION

NOTE

z The oil pressure warning lamp should not be

z If the warning lamp illuminates, there may

z If this warning lamp illuminates (not blink-

treated as an indication of the engine’s oil

be a fault on the unit. Have the vehicle

ing), refer to

“Diesel particulate filter

level. The oil level must be checked using

checked at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

(DPF)” on page 6-21.

the dipstick.

thorized Service Point.

Washer fluid level warning

Door ajar warning lamp

Engine oil level warning lamp

lamp*

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This lamp illuminates when

(Vehicles equipped with the

This lamp comes on when

a door is either open or not

multi information display -

the washer fluid is running

completely closed.

low.

Type 2)

If the vehicle speed reaches

If the lamp comes on, re-

This lamp blinks when the

approximately

8

km/h

plenish the container with

ignition switch or the opera-

(5 mph) with a door open or

washer fluid.

tion mode is in ON, if it is

incompletely closed, a buzzer sounds 4 times

Refer to “Washer fluid” on page 10-07.

suspected that the engine oil

as a warning.

Refer to “Capacity” on page 11-15.

level has increased exces-

sively.

Information screen display

CAUTION

(Vehicles equipped with the

z Before moving your vehicle, check that the

CAUTION

warning lamp is OFF.

multi information display -

z

If this warning lamp blinks while driving,

stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the

Type 1)

LED headlamp warning lamp*

engine, and check the engine oil level.

Refer to “Engine oil” on page 10-05.

This warning lamp in the in-

Brake warning display

strument cluster will illumi-

nate when there is a fault in

NOTE

the LED headlamps.

z Immediately have your vehicle checked by a

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Instruments and controls

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Information screen display (Vehicles equipped with the multi information display - Type 1)

This warning is displayed if you drive with

If there is a fault with the charging system,

CAUTION

the parking brake still applied. The warning

the warning display is displayed on the infor-

lamp in the instrument cluster also illumi-

z If the brake warning display is displayed and

mation screen in the multi-information dis-

the brake warning lamp and the ABS warn-

nates when the parking brake is applied.

play. The charge warning lamp in the instru-

ing lamp are illuminated at the same time,

If this warning is displayed, lower the park-

ment cluster also illuminates.

the braking force distribution function will

ing brake lever fully.

not operate, so the vehicle may be destabi-

lised during sudden braking. Avoid sudden

CAUTION

braking and high-speed driving, stop the ve-

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CAUTION

hicle in a safe place, and we recommend you

z If the warning is displayed while the engine

to have it checked.

is running, immediately park your vehicle in

z If a vehicle is driven without releasing the

parking brake, the brake will be overheated,

a safe place and we recommend you to have

z The vehicle should be brought to a halt in

resulting in ineffective braking and possible

the following manner when brake perform-

it checked.

brake failure.

ance has deteriorated.

• Depress the brake pedal harder than usual.

Oil pressure warning display

Even if the brake pedal moves down to

the very end of its possible stroke, keep it

pressed down hard.

• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking

to reduce your speed and pull the parking

brake lever.

Depress the brake pedal to operate the

When the operation mode is put in ON, if the

stop lamp to alert the vehicles behind you.

If the engine oil pressure drops while the en-

brake fluid is low, this warning is displayed.

Charge warning display

gine is running, the warning display is dis-

The warning lamp in the instrument cluster

played on the information screen in the multi

also illuminates.

information display.

CAUTION

CAUTION

z If this warning stays illuminated and does

not go out while driving, there is a danger of

z If the vehicle is driven while the engine oil

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.

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Instruments and controls

Combination headlamps and dipper switch

Type 1

CAUTION

NOTE

Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.

z If the warning is displayed while the engine

z Immediately have your vehicle checked by a

is running, immediately park your vehicle in

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a safe place and check the engine oil level.

ice Point.

Refer to “Maintenance: Engine oil” on page

10-05.

Combination headlamps

z If the warning is displayed while the engine

oil level is normal, have it inspected.

and dipper switch

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Engine oil level warning dis-

Headlamps

play

NOTE

z When entering a country in which vehicles

OFF

All lamps off

are driven on the opposite side of the road to

the country in which your vehicles is sup-

Position, tail, licence plate and instru-

plied, necessary measures have to be taken

ment panel lamps on

to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic. Howev-

When the ignition switch or the operation

er, headlamps on this vehicle do not need

Headlamps and other lamps go on

mode is in ON, if it is suspected that the en-

any adjustment.

gine oil level has increased excessively, the

z Do not leave the lamps on for a long time

while the engine is stationary (not running).

warning display is displayed on the informa-

A run-down battery could result.

tion screen in the multi information display.

z When it rains, or when the vehicle has been

washed, the inside of the lens sometimes be-

CAUTION

comes foggy, but this does not indicate a

functional problem.

z If this warning is displayed while driving,

When the lamp is switched on, the heat will

stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the

remove the fog. However, if water gathers

engine, and check the engine oil level.

inside the lamp, we recommend you to have

Refer to “Maintenance: Engine oil” on page

it checked.

10-05.

Instruments and controls

5-55

Combination headlamps and dipper switch

Type 2

NOTE

NOTE

Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.

The sensitivity of the automatic on/off con-

Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automat-

z

z

trol can be adjusted. For further information,

ic on/off control by affixing a sticker or label

contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

to the windscreen.

ized Service Point.

z

If the front fog lamps (if so equipped) turn

on when they are supposed to with the

switch in the “AUTO” position, the lamps

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turn off automatically with the ignition

switch or operation mode off.

z

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 lamp (if so equipped)

z

If the lamps do not turn on or off with the

also go off.

OFF

All lamps off

switch in the “AUTO” position, manually

When the headlamps are subsequently

operate the switch and we recommend you

With the ignition switch or the

turned back on by the automatic on/off con-

to have your vehicle checked.

operation mode is in ON, head-

trol, the front fog lamps also come on but the

rear fog lamp stays off. If you wish to turn

lamps, position, tail, licence plate

the rear fog lamp back on, operate the switch

and instrument panel lamps turn

again.

on and off automatically in ac-

AUTO

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 on

Headlamps and other lamps go on

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Instruments and controls

Combination headlamps and dipper switch

Lamps (headlamps, fog lamps,

NOTE

Daytime running lamp

etc.) auto-cutout function

The daytime running lamps comes on when

z The lamp auto-cutout function can also be

disabled.

the engine is running and the lamp switch is

z

If the following operation is performed

For further information, we recommend you

in the “OFF” or “AUTO” position and the tail

while the lamp switch is in the “

” po-

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

lamps are off.

sition, the lamps are automatically

thorized Service Point.

turned off when the driver’s door is

Dipper (High/Low beam

opened.

change)

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[Except vehicles equipped with keyless

Lamp monitor buzzer

operation system]

When the lamp switch is in the “

” posi-

If the following operation is performed, a

The ignition switch is turned to the

tion, the beam changes from high to low (or

buzzer will sound to remind the driver to turn

“LOCK” or “ACC” position, or the key

low to high) each time the lever is pulled

off the lamps.

is removed from the ignition switch.

fully

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

[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless

[For vehicles equipped with keyless op-

high-beam indication lamp in the instrument

operation system]

eration system]

cluster will also illuminate.

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

The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.

in the

“LOCK” or “ACC” position or re-

z

If the following operation is performed

moved from the ignition switch while the

while the lamp switch is in the “

” po-

lamps are on.

sition, the lamps are automatically

[For vehicles equipped with keyless opera-

turned off if the driver’s door then re-

tion system]

mains closed for approximately three

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

minutes.

tion mode is in ACC or OFF while the lamps

[Except vehicles equipped with keyless

are on.

operation system]

The ignition switch is turned to the

In both cases, the buzzer will automatically

“LOCK” or “ACC” position, or the key

stop if the auto-cutoff function is activated,

is removed from the ignition switch.

the lamp switch is turned off, or the door is

[For vehicles equipped with keyless op-

Headlamp flasher

closed.

eration system]

The high-beams flash when the lever is

The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.

pulled slightly (2), and will go off when it is

released.

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Combination headlamps and dipper switch

When the high-beam is on, the high-beam in-

If the AHB switch is pressed again, the

WARNING

dication lamp in the instrument cluster will il-

AHB will be deactivated and the AHB

luminate.

z The headlamp beams (high/low) may not

indicator will go off.

be switched automatically under certain

circumstances. Do not overestimate the

NOTE

system. It is the responsibility of the driv-

er to switch the headlamp beams (high/

z The high-beams can also flash when the

low) manually to suit each driving condi-

lamp switch is OFF.

tion.

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z If you turn the lamps off with the headlamps

Refer to

“Dipper

(High/Low beam

set to high-beam, the headlamps are auto-

change)” on page 5-57

matically returned to their low-beam setting

when the lamp switch is next turned to the

“

” position.

How to use the AHB

1. Rotate the lamp switch to the “

” posi-

Automatic High-Beam (AHB)*

tion or “AUTO” position when the en-

gine is running.

The Automatic High-Beam (AHB) switches

2. Press the AHB switch.

the headlamp beams

(high/low) when the

NOTE

sensor (A) senses a illuminant such as lights

If the headlamps are on when the lamp

z

of a vehicle in front or oncoming vehicle or a

switch is in the “AUTO” position, the AHB

street lamp.

works.

z

You can switch the headlamp beams (high/

low) manually by operating the lever even if

the AHB is working.

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

on page 5-57

If the lever is operated manually, the AHB

indicator will go off and the AHB will be de-

activated.

Refer to “Manual switching” on page 5-58.

The AHB is not deactivated when you pull

z

the lever slightly (operation of the headlamp

The AHB is activated and the indicator

flasher).

will illuminate.

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Instruments and controls

Combination headlamps and dipper switch

If the warning display remains even after the

NOTE

Sensor is too hot or cold

ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” posi-

• When lamps of the vehicle in front or

If the system becomes temporarily unavaila-

tion or the operation mode is put in OFF and

headlamps of an oncoming vehicle blend

ble due to a high or low temperature of the

then turned back to ON, please contact a

into the other lamps.

sensor, the following warning display will

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• The rear end of a vehicle in front (such as

appear.

a container truck) reflect a strong light.

Point.

After the temperature of the sensor has been

• Your vehicle’s headlamp is broken or

[When the AHB is malfunctioning]

in range, the system will automatically return

dirty.

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to operation.

• Your vehicle is inclined due to a flat tyre

or towing.

If the warning display does not disappear af-

• The warning display appears.

ter waiting for a while, there is a possibility

(Refer to “System problem warning” on

that the AHB has a malfunction. Contact a

page 5-60).

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z

Observe the precautions below to maintain

Point for inspection of the system.

good usage conditions:

[When the sensor is malfunctioning]

• Do not attempt to disassemble the sensor.

• Do not affix a sticker or label on the

windscreen near the sensor.

• Avoid overload.

• Do not modify your vehicle.

• When the windscreen is replaced, use the

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Windscreen is dirty

NOTE

If the AHB determines that its performance

System problem warning

has been degraded, the warning display will

z If the sensor or its surrounding area reaches

If a problem occurs with the system, the fol-

appear.

an extremely high temperature when parking

lowing warning display will appear to the

the vehicle under a blazing sun, the “AHB

This can occur when:

type of the problem.

SERVICE REQUIRED” warning display

z Foreign objects, such as dirt, snow or

may appear.

ice, adhere to the windscreen of the sen-

The AHB deactivation due to fault

If the warning display remains even after the

sor portion.

temperature of the sensor or its surrounding

If a failure is detected in the system, the fol-

z In adverse weather conditions, such as

area has been in range, please contact a

lowing warning display will appear and the

rain, snow, sandstorms, etc.

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AHB will automatically be turned off.

ice Point.

z A vehicle in front or an oncoming vehi-

cle is splashing water, snow or dirt.

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Instruments and controls

Headlamp levelling switch

When the sensor performance returns, the

Set the switch (referring to the following ta-

AHB will resume operation.

ble) to the appropriate position according to

Vehicle con-

If the warning display does not disappear af-

the number of people and the load in the ve-

dition

ter waiting for a while, there is a possibility

hicle.

that the sensor has a malfunction. Contact a

Switch posi-

“0”

“3” or “4”

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Point for inspection of the sensor.

●: 1 person

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: Full luggage loading

Switch position 0-

Driver only

Switch position 3-

Driver

+ Full luggage

loading

(Vehicles

with

Headlamp levelling switch

245/70R16

111S RF

tyre)

The angle of the headlamp beam varies de-

CAUTION

pending on the load carried by the vehicle.

Switch position 4-

Driver

+ Full luggage

The headlamp levelling switch can be used to

z

Always perform adjustments before driving.

loading

adjust the headlamp illumination distance

Do not attempt to adjust while driving, as it

(Vehicles

with

could cause an accident.

(when the lower beam is illuminated) so that

265/60R18 110H tyre)

the headlamps’ glare does not distract the

Double cab

drivers of approaching vehicles.

NOTE

z

When adjusting the beam position, first put

Vehicle con-

the dial in the “0” position (the highest beam

dition

position).

Switch posi-

“0”

“3” or “4”

Club cab

tion

●: 1 person

Instruments and controls

5-61

Turn-signal lever

: Full luggage loading

Turn-signal lever

NOTE

Switch position 0-

Driver only

z If the lamp flashes unusually quickly, the

The turn-signal lamps flash when the lever is

bulb in a turn-signal lamp may have burned

Switch position 3-

Driver

+ Full luggage

operated (with the ignition switch or the op-

out. We recommend you to have the vehicle

loading

eration mode is in ON). At the same time, the

inspected.

(Vehicles with 4N14 en-

turn-signal indicator flashes.

z It is possible to activate the following func-

tions.

gine and

245/70R16

• Flashing of the turn-signal lamps when

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111S RF tyre)

the lever is operated with the ignition

(Vehicles with 4N15 en-

switch or the operation mode is in ACC.

gine and heavy duty sus-

• The turn-signal lamps 3-flash function for

pension)

lane changes can be deactivated.

• The time required to operate the lever for

Switch position 4-

Driver

+ Full luggage

the 3-flash function can be adjusted.

loading

• Changing of the tone of a sounding buz-

(Vehicles with 4N14 en-

zer as the turn-signal lamps flash.

gine and

265/60R18

For further information, we recommend you

110H tyre)

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

(Vehicles with 4N15 en-

thorized Service Point.

gine and without heavy

1- Turn-signals

duty suspension)

When making a normal turn, use posi-

Hazard warning flasher

tion (1). The lever will return automati-

switch

cally when cornering is completed.

2- Lane-change signals

Use the hazard warning flasher switch when

When moving the lever to (2) slightly to

the vehicle has to be parked on the road for

change a lane, the turn-signal lamps and

any emergency.

indication lamp in the instrument cluster

The hazard warning flashers can always be

will only flash while the lever is operat-

operated, regardless of the ignition switch po-

ed.

sition or the operation mode.

Also, when you move the lever to (2)

Push the switch to turn on the hazard warning

slightly then release it, the turn-signal

flashers, all turn-signal lamps flash continu-

lamps and indication lamp in the instru-

ously.

ment cluster will flash 3 times.

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Instruments and controls

Fog lamp switch

To turn them off, push the switch again.

Fog lamp switch

NOTE

z Do not use fog lamps except in conditions of

Front fog lamp switch*

fog, otherwise excessive lamp glare may

temporarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers.

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

Rear fog lamp switch*

front fog lamps. An indication lamp in the in-

The rear fog lamp can be operated when the

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strument cluster will also come on. Turn the

headlamps or front fog lamps (if so equipped)

knob in the “OFF” direction to turn off the

turn on.

front fog lamps. The knob will automatically

An indication lamp in the instrument cluster

return to its original position when you re-

comes on when the rear fog lamp is turned

lease it.

on.

NOTE

[Vehicle without front fog lamps]

z

On vehicles equipped with the emergency

Turn the knob once in the “ON” direction to

stop signal system, while the hazard warning

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

lamps are blinking due to having manually

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

pushed the switch, the emergency stop signal

rection. The knob will automatically return to

system does not operate.

its original position when you release it.

Refer to “Emergency stop signal system” on

page 6-72.

[Vehicle with front fog lamps]

NOTE

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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Wiper and washer switch

Turn the knob once in the “ON” direction to

Windscreen wipers

NOTE

turn on the front fog lamps. Turn the knob

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

Except for vehicles equipped

once more in the “ON” direction to turn on

knob twice in the “ON” direction after turn-

the rear fog lamp. To turn the rear fog lamp

with rain sensor

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”

direction to turn off the front fog lamps. The

knob will automatically return to its original

Wiper and washer switch

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position when you release it.

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 the

wiper motor may be damaged.

MIST-

Misting function

CAUTION

The wipers will operate once.

z If the washer is used in cold weather, the

OFF-

Off

washer fluid sprayed against the glass may

freeze, which may hinder visibility. Warm

INT-

Intermittent (Speed sensitive)

NOTE

the glass with the defroster or rear window

demister before using the washer.

LO-

Slow

z The rear fog lamp is automatically turned off

when the headlamps or front fog lamps (if so

HI-

Fast

equipped) are turned off.

z 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)

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Instruments and controls

Wiper and washer switch

To adjust intermittent intervals

Use this function when you are driving

in

AUTO-

Auto-wiper control

mist or drizzle.

Rain sensor

With the lever in the “INT” (speed sensitive

The wipers will automatically

intermittent operation) position, the intermit-

operate depending on the degree

tent intervals can be adjusted by turning the

of wetness on the windscreen.

knob (A).

LO-

Slow

HI-

Fast

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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

Vehicles with rain sensor

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

the wipers will operate automatically.

Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if the

1- Fast

windscreen is dirty and the weather is dry.

2- Slow

Wiper operation under these conditions can

scratch the windscreen and damage the wip-

ers.

NOTE

z 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.

MIST- Misting function

Misting function

The wipers will operate once.

Move the lever in the direction of the arrow

OFF-

Off

and release, to operate the wipers once.

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Wiper and washer switch

CAUTION

NOTE

To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor

With the ignition switch or the operation

Do not cover the sensor by affixing a sticker

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

z

z

mode in ON and the lever in the “AUTO”

or label to the windscreen. Also, do not put

position, it is possible to adjust the sensitivity

position, the wipers may automatically oper-

any water-repellent coating on the wind-

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

ate in the situations described below.

screen. The rain sensor would not be able to

If your hands get trapped, you could suffer

detect the extent of rain, and the wipers

injuries or the wipers could malfunction. Be

might stop working normally.

sure to turn the ignition switch to the

z

In the following cases, the rain sensor may

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“LOCK” position or put the operation mode

be malfunctioning.

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

For further information, we recommend you

to deactivate the rain sensor.

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

• When cleaning the outside surface of the

thorized Service Point.

windscreen, if you touch on top of the

• When the wipers operate at a constant in-

rain sensor.

terval despite changes in the extent of

• When cleaning the outside surface of the

rain.

windscreen, if you wipe with a cloth on

• When the wipers do not operate even

top of the rain sensor.

though it is raining.

• When using an automatic car wash.

z

The wipers may automatically operate when

“+”- Higher sensitivity to rain

• A physical shock is applied to the wind-

things such as insects or foreign objects are

affixed to the windscreen on top of the rain

“−”- Lower sensitivity to rain

screen.

• A physical shock is applied to the rain

sensor or when the windscreen is frozen.

sensor.

Objects affixed to the windscreen will stop

NOTE

the wipers when the wipers cannot remove

them. To operate the wipers again, move the

z It is possible to activate the following func-

NOTE

lever in the “LO” or “HI” position.

tions.

Also, the wipers may operate automatically

• Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi-

z

To protect the rubber parts of the wipers, this

due to strong direct sunlight or electromag-

tive) can be changed to intermittent opera-

operation of the wipers does not take place

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

tion (vehicle-speed sensitive).

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

er in the “OFF” position.

• Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi-

tion when the vehicle is stationary and the

z

Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

tive) can be changed to intermittent opera-

ambient temperature is about 0 °C or lower.

ized Service Point when replacing the wind-

tion (except vehicle-speed sensitive).

screen or reinforcing the glass around the

For further information, we recommend you

sensor.

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

thorized Service Point.

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Instruments and controls

Wiper and washer switch

Misting function

The wipers will operate once if the lever is

Windscreen washer

moved to the “AUTO” position and the knob

Move the lever in the direction of the arrow

The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the

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

and release, to operate the wipers once.

windscreen by pulling the lever towards you.

nition switch is in the “ON” position or the

The wipers operate automatically several

operation mode is in ON.

Use this function when you are driving in

times while the washer fluid is being sprayed.

mist or drizzle.

On vehicles equipped with a headlamp wash-

The wipers will operate once if the lever is

er, while the headlamps are on, the headlamp

raised to the “MIST” position and released

washer will operate once together with the

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when the ignition switch or the operation

windscreen washer.

mode is in the ON or ACC position. The wip-

ers will continue to operate while the lever is

held in the “MIST” position.

CAUTION

z 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.

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Rear window demister switch

Headlamp washer switch*

Precautions to observe when

z Periodically check the level of washer

fluid in the reservoir and refill if re-

The headlamp washer can be operated with

using wipers and washers

quired.

the ignition switch or the operation mode in

z

If the moving wipers become blocked

During cold weather, add a recommen-

ON or ACC and the lamp switch at the “

”

partway through a sweep by ice or other

ded washer solution that will not freeze

position.

deposits on the glass, the wipers may

in the washer reservoir. Failure to do so

temporarily stop operating to prevent the

could result in loss of washer function

Push the button once and the washer fluid

motor from overheating. In this case,

and frost damage to the system compo-

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will be sprayed on to the headlamps.

park the vehicle in a safe place, turn the

nents.

ignition switch to the “LOCK” position

or put the operation mode in OFF, and

Rear window demister

then remove the ice or other deposits.

The wipers will start operating again af-

switch

ter the wiper motor cools down, so

check that the wipers operate before us-

The rear window demister switch can be op-

ing them.

erated when the engine is running.

z

Do not use the wipers when the glass is

Push the switch to turn on the rear window

dry.

demister. It will be turned off automatically

They may scratch the glass surface and

in about 20 minutes. To turn off the demister

the blades wear out prematurely.

within about

20 minutes, push the switch

z

Before using the wipers in cold weather,

again.

check that the wiper blades are not fro-

NOTE

zen onto the glass. The motor may burn

z

If the ignition switch or the operation mode

out if the wipers are used with the blades

is in ON or ACC and the headlamps are on,

frozen onto the glass.

the headlamp washer operates together with

z

Avoid using the washer continuously for

the windscreen washer the first time the

more than 20 seconds. Do not operate

windscreen washer lever is pulled.

the washer when the fluid reservoir is

empty.

Otherwise, the motor may burn out.

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Instruments and controls

Rear window demister switch

The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while

z

Disable automatic rear window demis-

NOTE

the demister is on.

ter:

z The demister switch is not to melt snow but

The rear window demister does not oper-

to clear mist. Remove snow before use of

ate automatically.

Type 1

the demister switch.

The heated mirrors will not operate auto-

z To avoid unnecessary discharge of the bat-

tery, do not use the rear window demister

matically as well.

during starting of the engine or when the en-

z

Setting change method:

gine is not running. Turn the demister off

Hold down the rear window demister

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immediately after the window is clear.

switch for about 10 seconds or more.

z When cleaning the inside of the rear win-

• When the setting is changed from ena-

dow, use a soft cloth and wipe gently along

ble to disable

the heater wires, being careful not to damage

3 sounds are emitted and the indica-

the wires.

tion lamp flashes 3 times.

z Do not allow objects to touch the inside of

the rear window glass, damaged or broken

• When the setting is changed from dis-

wires may result.

able to enable

Type 2

2 sounds are emitted and the indica-

Customizing the automatic

tion lamp flashes 3 times.

rear window demister (Vehicles

equipped with the rear window

NOTE

demister switch - Type 2)

z

The factory setting is

“Disable automatic

rear window demister”.

Function can be changed as desired, as stated

below.

z Enable automatic rear window demister:

If the outside air temperature drops be-

low approx. 3 °C (37 °F), the rear win-

NOTE

dow demister operates once automatical-

z On vehicles equipped with heated mirrors,

ly after the engine starts.

when the rear window demister switch is

The heated mirrors will also operate

pressed, the outside rear-view mirrors are

once automatically at the same time.

defogged or defrosted. Refer to “Heated mir-

ror*” on page 6-12.

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Heated steering wheel*

The heated steering wheel will be turned off

Heated steering wheel*

CAUTION

automatically in approximately

30 minutes

z

To prevent the battery from running down,

after being operated. To turn off the heated

The left and right grip parts of the steering

operate the heated steering wheel with the

steering wheel while it is operating, press the

wheel are warmed by the built-in heater of

engine running.

switch again. The indication lamp goes off,

the steering wheel.

and the heated steering wheel turns off.

Horn switch

5

Press the steering wheel on or around the

“

” mark.

Heating area

:

CAUTION

When the ignition switch or the operation

z If the following types of persons use the

mode is ON, if the switch is pressed, the

heated steering wheel, it might become too

heated steering wheel is activated, and the in-

hot or receive minor burns (red skin, heat

dication lamp (A) on the switch comes on.

blisters, etc.):

• Elderly, ill people or disable people

• People with sensitive skin

• Excessively tired people

• People under the influence of sleep in-

ducing medication (cold medicine, etc.)

z If water or any other liquid is spilled on the

seat, allow it to dry thoroughly before at-

tempting to use the heater.

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