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Mitsubishi Outlander Sport (2022 year). Manual in english - page 10

Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list

Screen

Cause

Do this (Reference)

z There is a fault in the F.A.S.T.-key.

Refer to “Free-hand Advanced Security Transmitter

(F.A.S.T.-key)” on page 5-14.

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z The system has received the customer key program-

Refer to “Customer key programming (Except for vehi-

ming request correctly and is currently processing the

cles sold in Canada)” on page 5-5.

registration request.

Refer to “Customer F.A.S.T.-key programming (Except

for vehicles sold in Canada)” on page 5-26.

Features and controls

5-133

Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list

Screen

Cause

Do this (Reference)

z The brake fluid level is low.

z Park the vehicle in a safe place and inspect it.

z There is a fault in the brake system.

z If the light still illuminates after the inspection, contact

an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair

facility of your choice for assistance immediately.

Refer to “Brake warning display” on page 5-146.

z There is a fault in the Anti-lock braking system.

z Avoid sudden braking and high-speed driving, park the

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vehicle in a safe place, and take corrective measures.

Refer to “Anti-lock braking system warning” on page

5-70.

z The tire pressure in one of the tires (except spare tire)

Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System” on page

is low.

5-100.

z There is a fault in the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-

Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System” on page

tem.

5-100.

z One of the doors or the liftgate is not completely

z Close the door or liftgate.

closed.

Refer to “Door ajar warning display screen (With igni-

The open door is displayed.

tion switch or operation mode is in ON)” on page

5-120.

z The engine hood is open.

z Close the engine hood.

Refer to “Engine hood” on page 9-3.

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Features and controls

Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list

Screen

Cause

Do this (Reference)

z

There is a fault in the electronic immobilizer (Anti-

z Put the operation mode in OFF, and then start the

theft starting system).

engine again.

If the warning is not cancelled, please contact an

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility

of your choice.

z

The driver’s door is open when the operation mode is

z Put the operation mode in OFF.

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in any mode other than OFF.

Refer to “Operation mode ON reminder system” on

page 5-35.

z

An attempt was made to lock all the doors and the lift-

z Put the operation mode in OFF.

gate when the operation mode is in any mode other

Refer to “Operation mode OFF reminder system” on

than OFF.

page 5-22.

z

There is a fault in the electrical system.

z Park your vehicle in a safe place immediately and con-

tact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair

facility of your choice to have the system checked.

z The engine is overheated.

z Park the vehicle in a safe place and take corrective

measures.

Refer to “Engine overheating” on page 8-4.

z The CVT fluid temperature is increased.

z Park the vehicle in a safe place and take corrective

measures.

Refer to “Continuously variable transmission (CVT)”

on page 5-55.

Features and controls

5-135

Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list

Screen

Cause

Do this (Reference)

z The seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch

z Wear your seat belt properly.

or operation mode is in ON.

Refer to “Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light and

display” on page 4-15.

z There is a fault in the fuel system.

z Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

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repair facility of your choice to have the system

checked immediately.

z The vehicle is being driven with the parking brake still

z Release the parking brake. Refer to “Brake warning

applied.

display” on page 5-146.

z There is a fault in the engine oil circulation system.

z Park your vehicle in a safe place immediately and con-

tact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair

facility of your choice to have the system checked.

Refer to “Oil pressure warning display” on page

5-147.

z There is a fault in the charging system.

z Park your vehicle in a safe place immediately and con-

tact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair

facility of your choice for assistance.

Refer to “Charging system warning light” on page

5-146.

z There is a fault in the SRS airbag or the pre-tensioner

z Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

system.

repair facility of your choice to have the system

checked, immediately.

Refer to “SRS warning light/display” on page 4-34.

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Features and controls

Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list

Screen

Cause

Do this (Reference)

z

There is a fault in the Active stability control (ASC).

z

Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

repair facility of your choice to have the system

checked.

Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)” on page

5-73.

z

There is a fault in the Hill start assist.

z

Have the vehicle checked at an authorized Mitsubishi

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Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

Refer to “Hill start assist” on page 5-68.

z

There is a fault in the electronically controlled 4WD

z

Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

system.

repair facility of your choice to have the system

checked.

Refer to “Electronically controlled 4WD system” on

page 5-62.

z

There is a fault in the CVT.

z

Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

repair facility of your choice to have the system

checked immediately.

Refer to “Continuously variable transmission (CVT)”

on page 5-55.

z

The electronically controlled 4WD system is hot.

Refer to “Electronically controlled 4WD system” on page

5-62.

z The fuel is running low.

z Refuel immediately.

Refer to “Fuel remaining display screen” on page

5-117.

Features and controls

5-137

Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list

Screen

Cause

Do this (Reference)

z The outside temperature is 37 °F (3 °C) or less.

z Be careful driving on frozen ground.

z The ground may be frozen even when this warning is

not displayed, so drive carefully.

z There is a fault in the Forward Collision Mitigation

z Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

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system (FCM).

repair facility of your choice to have the system

checked.

Refer to “System problem warning: FCM deactivation

due to fault” on page 5-84.

z FCM braking function of the Forward Collision Miti-

Refer to “FCM braking function” on page 5-81.

gation system (FCM) has been activated.

z The Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM) is

Refer to “System problem warning” on page 5-84.

temporarily unavailable for some reason.

This is not a malfunction.

z The Lane Departure Warning (LDW) has detected that

Refer to “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)” on page 5-97.

your vehicle is about to leave or has left the lane.

(flashing in yellow)

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Features and controls

Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list

Screen

Cause

Do this (Reference)

z

There is a fault in the Lane Departure Warning (LDW).

z Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

repair facility of your choice to have the system

checked.

Refer to “Lane Departure Warning (LDW)” on page

5-97.

z

The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) sensor is temporarily

z When the warning display does not disappear after

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not available for some reason such as the environmen-

waiting for a while, contact an authorized Mitsubishi

tal condition or increase of the sensor temperature.

Motors dealer.

Refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW): When the sen-

sor is temporarily not available” on page 5-91.

z

The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) does not operate nor-

z Immediately have your vehicle inspected at an autho-

mally because there are some malfunctions in the sen-

rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

sor or the system.

Refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW): When there is a

malfunction in the system” on page 5-91.

z Foreign objects, such as dirt, snow or ice, adhere to the

z Remove a foreign object on the bumper surface around

bumper surface around the sensor.

the sensor.

When the warning display does not disappear after

having cleaned the bumper surface around the sensor,

contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Refer to “Blind Spot Warning (BSW): When there is a

foreign object on the sensor” on page 5-91.

Features and controls

5-139

Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list

Screen

Cause

Do this (Reference)

z The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) is detected the

z Pay special attention to the rear of your vehicle.

vehicle approaching your vehicle.

Refer to “Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)” on page

5-93.

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(flashing in yellow)

z There is a fault in the sensor.

z Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Refer to “Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM):

System problem warning” on page 5-84.

Refer to “Lane Departure Warning (LDW): System

problem warning” on page 5-99.

Refer to “Automatic High Beam (AHB): System prob-

lem warning” on page 5-154.

z The Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM),

z After the temperature of the sensor has been in range,

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Automatic High

the system will automatically return to operation.

Beam (AHB) is temporarily unavailable due to the

Refer to “Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM):

high or low temperature of the sensor.

System problem warning” on page 5-84.

Refer to “Lane Departure Warning (LDW): System

problem warning” on page 5-99.

Refer to “Automatic High Beam (AHB): System prob-

lem warning” on page 5-154.

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Features and controls

Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list

Screen

Cause

Do this (Reference)

z The sensor is temporarily unavailable due to condi-

Refer to “Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM):

tions such as the adhesion of contaminants to the sen-

System problem warning” on page 5-84.

sor or windshield.

Refer to “Lane Departure Warning (LDW): System prob-

This is not a malfunction.

lem warning” on page 5-99.

Refer to “Automatic High Beam (AHB): System problem

warning” on page 5-154.

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z There is a fault in the system of Automatic High Beam

z Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

(AHB).

Refer to “Automatic High Beam (AHB): System prob-

lem warning” on page 5-154.

Other interrupt displays

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System operation status

Reference

z When starting the engine, the selector lever is in a

z Place the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position,

position other than the “P” (PARK) or the “N” (NEU-

depress and hold the brake pedal with the right foot,

TRAL) position, or you pressed the engine switch

and then press the engine switch to start the engine.

without depressing the brake pedal.

Refer to “Starting and stopping the engine” on page

5-22.

Features and controls

5-141

Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list

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

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.

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System operation status

Reference

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z When “2WD” drive mode is selected with the drive

Refer to “Electronically controlled 4WD system” on page

mode selector.

5-62.

z When “4WD AUTO” mode is selected with the drive

mode selector.

z When “4WD LOCK” mode is selected with the drive

mode selector.

z When the Active stability control (ASC) is operating.

Refer to “Active stability control (ASC)” on page 5-73.

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Features and controls

Indicator light, warning light, and information screen display list

Screen

System operation status

Reference

z When the Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)

Refer to “FCM ON/OFF switch” on page 5-83.

is activated or the timing of an alarm is changed.

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z When the Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)

Refer to “FCM ON/OFF switch” on page 5-83.

is deactivated.

This informs you that a periodic inspection is due.

Screen

Do this

Have an inspection made by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. For further details, refer to “Service reminder” on

page 5-118.

Features and controls

5-143

Indicators

The rest time can be set.

Screen

Do this

Park 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 (With the ignition switch or operation mode is in ON)” on page 5-120.

The display and buzzer alert the driver when the set time is reached. If you continue to drive without having a rest, the

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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 display screen. After this,

when the set time is reached again, the display and buzzer encourage you to take a rest.

• The buzzer sounds 3 times.

• The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position or the operation mode is put in OFF.

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

Indicators

NOTE

Front fog light indicator (if so

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z If the indicator flashes faster than usual or if

equipped)

the indicator stays on without flashing, check

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for a malfunctioning turn signal light bulb or

Turn signal indicators/Hazard

turn signal connection.

This indicator comes on while the front fog

warning lights

lights are on.

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The arrows will flash in time with the corre-

High beam indicator

Position indicator

sponding exterior turn signals when the turn

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signal lever is used.

A blue light comes on when the headlights

This indicator light illuminates while the

are on high beam.

Both arrows will flash when the hazard warn-

parking lights are on.

ing flasher switch is pressed.

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Features and controls

Information screen display

tion switch is turned to the “ON” position

CAUTION

CAUTION

(engine off) or the operation mode is put in

z

If the engine malfunction indicator comes on

z If a vehicle is driven without releasing the

ON. A warning is also displayed in the multi-

while the engine is running, avoid driving at

parking brake, the brakes will overheat,

information display. When the engine is

high speeds.

resulting in ineffective braking and possible

started, the light should go out. Check to

During vehicle operation with the indicator

brake failure.

make sure that the light has gone out before

on, the vehicle may not accelerate when you

If this warning is displayed, release the park-

depress the accelerator pedal.

driving.

ing brake.

When the vehicle is stationary with the indi-

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cator on, you must depress the brake pedal

CAUTION

more firmly than usual since the engine

z If the warning light stays on while the engine

idling speed is higher than usual and a vehi-

is running, park your vehicle in a safe place

cle with a CVT has a stronger tendency to

immediately and contact an authorized

creep forward.

Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility

of your choice to have the system checked.

When the ignition switch is turned to the

NOTE

“ON” position or the operation mode is put in

z

Do not disconnect the battery cable when the

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

engine malfunction indicator

(“SERVICE

Information screen display

displayed.

ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) is

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The warning light in the instrument cluster

on.

also illuminates.

The engine electronic control module stores

Brake warning display

critical OBD information (especially exhaust

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emission data), which may be lost if the bat-

CAUTION

tery cable is disconnected while the engine

z If this warning stays on and does not go out

malfunction indicator is on. This will make it

while driving, there is a danger of ineffective

difficult to diagnose the cause of future prob-

braking. If this happens, park the vehicle in a

lems.

safe place, and contact an authorized

Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility

of your choice immediately.

This warning is displayed if the vehicle is

Charging system warning light

being driven with the parking brake still

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applied. The warning light in the instrument

This light comes on in the event of a malfunc-

cluster only comes on when the parking brake

tion in the charging system or when the igni-

is applied.

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Features and controls

Combination headlights and dimmer switch

If there is a fault in the charging system, the

CAUTION

CAUTION

warning display warning is displayed on the

z

If the brake warning display, brake warning

z

If the warning is displayed while the engine

information screen in the multi-information

light, and the Anti-lock braking system

is running, park your vehicle in a safe place

display. The warning light in the instrument

warning light are illuminated at the same

immediately and check the engine oil level.

cluster also illuminates.

time, the braking force distribution function

z

If this warning display comes on when the

will not operate, so the vehicle may be desta-

engine oil level is proper, have your vehicle

bilized during sudden braking. Avoid sudden

CAUTION

checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors

braking and high-speed driving. Park the

dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

z If warnings are displayed while the engine is

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vehicle in a safe place, and contact an autho-

running, park your vehicle in a safe place

rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair

immediately and contact an authorized

facility of your choice.

Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility

NOTE

z

The vehicle should be brought to a halt in the

of your choice to have the system checked.

z

The oil pressure warning display does not

following manner when brake performance

show the amount of oil. The oil level must be

is deteriorated.

checked using the dipstick.

• Confirm that the vehicle slows down when

Oil pressure warning display

you press down on the brake pedal harder

than usual. In some cases, the brake pedal

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may go all the way to the floor.

Combination headlights and

• Should the brakes fail, use engine braking

dimmer switch

to reduce your speed and slowly apply the

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parking brake.

Depress the brake pedal to illuminate the

stop lights to alert the vehicles behind you.

Headlights

If the engine oil pressure drops while the

engine is running, the warning display is dis-

Charging system warning dis-

NOTE

played on the information screen in the multi-

play

z Do not leave the headlights and other lights

information display.

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on for a long period of time when the engine

is not running. The battery will run down.

CAUTION

z If the vehicle is driven while the engine oil is

low, or the oil level is normal but the warn-

ing is displayed, the engine may overheat

and damage may result.

Features and controls

5-147

Combination headlights and dimmer switch

Headlights and other lights on

NOTE

Vehicles without “OFF” position

z When it rains, or when the vehicle has been

washed, the inside of the lens sometimes

NOTE

becomes foggy. This is the same as when

z Once the daytime running light come on,

window glass mists up on a humid day, and

they do not go out until the ignition switch is

does not indicate a problem. When the light

turned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position or

is switched on, the heat will dry out the fog.

the operation mode is changed to OFF or

However, if water collects inside the light,

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ACC.

have it checked by an authorized Mitsubishi

Motors dealer or a repair facility of

your

choice.

[When the engine is not running, or when the

Rotate the switch to operate the lights.

The combinations of switch operations and

engine is started before the parking brake is

illuminated lights differ in accordance with

released]

the following conditions.

Vehicles with “OFF” position

OFF

All lights off

[When the engine is started after the parking

Headlights and other lights turn on

brake is released]

AUTO

and off automatically in accordance

with outside light level.

The daytime running lights illumi-

OFF

nated

Parking, tail, front and rear side-

marker lights, license plate and

The daytime running lights illumi-

instrument panel lights on

nated (when it is light outside the

vehicle)

Headlights and other lights on

AUTO

Headlights and other lights turn on

and off automatically in accordance

with outside light level.

NOTE

z Even if the daytime running lights are not on,

The daytime running lights illumi-

they will come on once the vehicle starts

nated

moving.

Tail, front and rear side-marker

lights, license plate and instrument

panel lights on

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Features and controls

Combination headlights and dimmer switch

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

z

Once the daytime running light come on,

z

On vehicles without an “OFF” position on

z

Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automatic

they do not go out until the ignition switch is

the light switch, when the engine is started

on/off control by affixing a sticker or label to

turned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position or

while the light switch is in the “AUTO” posi-

the windshield.

the operation mode is changed to OFF or

tion, the headlights and other vehicle exterior

ACC.

lights will remain off until the parking brake

z

On vehicles with an “OFF” position on the

is released, the selector lever is shifted to a

light switch, the sensitivity of the automatic

position other than “P” (PARK), or the vehi-

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on/off control can be adjusted.

cle starts moving, even if it is dark outside

For further information, please contact your

the vehicle.

authorized Mitsubishi Motors

dealer or

a

This function is to prevent blinding people

repair facility of your choice.

who are in the vicinity of the vehicle at night

or at other times.

The lights will be illuminated when the park-

z

If the lights do not turn on or off with the

ing brake is released, when the selector lever

switch in the

“AUTO” position, manually

is shifted to a position other than

“P”

operate the switch. Have the system checked

(PARK) or when the vehicle starts moving. If

by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or

you want to turn off the lights again when the

a repair facility of your choice.

vehicle is stationary, apply the parking

brake, put the selector lever in the

“P”

(PARK) position, and then stop and restart

Light auto-cutout function

the engine.

(headlights and other lights)

This function can be deactivated.

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For further information, please contact your

z If the following operation is performed

authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a

with the combination headlights and dim-

repair facility of your choice.

mer switch in the “

” or “

” position,

the lights automatically turn off.

[Except for vehicles equipped with the

F.A.S.T.-key]

The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF”

or “ACC” position or the key is removed

from the ignition switch and the driver’s

door is opened.

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Combination headlights and dimmer switch

[For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-

[Except for vehicles equipped with the

NOTE

key]

F.A.S.T.-key]

z

When the engine is started using the key, if

The operation mode is changed to OFF or

The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF”

the driver’s door is opened and the key is

ACC and the driver’s door is opened.

or “ACC” position or the key is removed

removed, the headlight reminder buzzer

from the ignition switch and the driver’s

intermittently emits a high-pitched sound. If

When using a key to start the engine

door is not opened.

the key is still in the ignition switch the key

• If the driver’s door is opened after the

reminder buzzer intermittently emits a low-

key is removed from the ignition switch,

[For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-

pitched sound.

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key]

a high-pitched constant tone will sound

The buzzer stops when the driver’s door is

to remind you to turn off the lights.

The operation mode is changed to OFF or

closed. (A warning is also displayed in the

• If the driver’s door is opened with the

ACC and the driver’s door is not opened.

multi-information display.)

key in the ignition switch, a low-pitched

z

When the engine is started using the

beep will sound to remind you to remove

F.A.S.T.-key, if the driver’s door is opened

NOTE

and the operation mode is put in OFF, the

the key.

z The light auto-cutout function can be deacti-

headlight reminder buzzer intermittently

vated.

emits a high-pitched sound. If the operation

When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start

See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors

mode is in any mode other than OFF, the

the engine

dealer for details.

operation mode on reminder buzzer intermit-

• If the operation mode is put in OFF and

tently emits a low-pitched sound.

the driver’s door is opened, a high-

The buzzer stops when the driver’s door is

pitched constant buzzer will sound to

When you want to keep the lights

closed. (A warning is also displayed in the

remind you to turn off the lights.

multi-information display.)

on:

• If the operation mode is changed to any

mode other than OFF and the driver’s

If the combination headlights and dimmer

door is opened, a low-pitched constant

Headlight reminder buzzer

buzzer will sound to remind you to put

switch is turned to the “

” or “

” posi-

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the operation mode in OFF.

tion again after the engine is turned off, the

[When using a key to start the engine]

about

3-minute auto-cutout

function

If the driver’s door is opened with the key in

z

If the following operation is performed

described above will not work. The lights (the

the “OFF” or “ACC” position or removed

with the combination headlights and dim-

parking lights, tail lights and license plate

from the ignition switch while the lights are

mer switch in the “

” or “

” position,

lights) will stay on and will not turn off auto-

on, the tone will sound to remind you to turn

the lights automatically turn off after

matically.

off the lights.

about 3 minutes.

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Features and controls

Combination headlights and dimmer switch

[When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the

Automatic High Beam (AHB) (if

engine]

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

so equipped)

tion mode is put in OFF or ACC, or if the

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operation mode is changed to OFF while the

The Automatic High Beam (AHB) turns the

lights are on, the tone will sound to remind

high beam light on or off automatically

you to turn off the lights.

according to surrounding light conditions.

The sensor (A) detects lights, such as the

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In either case, the lights will turn off automat-

lights of an oncoming vehicle, a vehicle

ically and so will the tone. Or you can turn

ahead or street lights.

the light switch to the “OFF” position (if so

For details about handling the sensor, refer to

equipped) or

“AUTO” position (when the

“Handling of the sensor” on page 5-86.

headlights are on low beam) to stop the tone.

Headlight flasher

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Dimmer (high/low beam

You can flash the high beams by pulling the

change)

lever gently toward you (2). The lights will

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go back to normal when you let go. While the

To change the headlights from high beam to

high beam is on, you will see a blue light on

low beam and vice versa, pull the turn signal

the instrument panel.

lever to

(1). Switch the headlights to low

beam as a courtesy whenever there are

NOTE

oncoming vehicles, or when there is traffic

z You can flash the high beams by pulling the

moving ahead of you. An illuminated blue

lever toward you, even if the light switch is

light in the instrument cluster indicates when

off.

WARNING

the headlights are on high beam.

z If you turn the lights off with the head lights

z

Do not rely solely on the AHB. Always

set to high-beam illumination, the headlights

observe surrounding traffic and light con-

are automatically returned to their low-beam

ditions. If necessary, manually turn the

setting when the light switch is next turned

high beams on or off.

to the “

” position.

Refer to

“Dimmer

(high/low beam

change)” on page 5-151.

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Combination headlights and dimmer switch

2. The AHB indicator will go off.

How to use the AHB

3. The AHB switch is pressed again, the

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AHB will be activated.

1. Rotate the light switch to “

” position

or “AUTO” position when the engine is

Switching to high beam

running.

2. Press the AHB switch.

1. Pull the turn signal lever toward you.

The AHB is activated and the indicator is

2. The AHB indicator will go off and the

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illuminated.

high beam indicator illuminates.

If the AHB switch is pressed again, the

3. The AHB switch is pressed again, the

AHB will be deactivated and AHB indica-

AHB will be activated.

tor will go off.

NOTE

Automatic switching conditions

z

If the headlights are on when the light switch

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is in the “AUTO” position, the AHB works.

z

You can switch the headlight beams

The high beam headlights illuminate when all

(high/low) manually by operating the lever

of the following conditions are met:

even if the AHB is working.

Refer to “Dimmer (high/low beam change)”

z Your vehicle speed exceeds approxi-

on page 5-151.

mately 33 mph (53 km/h).

If the lever is operated manually, the AHB

z It is dark ahead of your vehicle.

indicator will go off and the AHB will be

z There are no vehicles in front or oncom-

deactivated.

ing vehicles, or none of their exterior

Refer to “Manual switching” on page 5-152.

lights are illuminating.

z

The AHB is not deactivated when you pull

the lever slightly (operation of the headlight

The low beam headlights illuminate when

flasher).

any of the following conditions occur:

z Your vehicle speed does not exceed

„ Manual switching

approximately 28 mph (45 km/h).

z It is bright ahead of your vehicle.

Switching to low beam

z An exterior light of a vehicle in front or

oncoming vehicle is illuminating.

1. Pull the turn signal lever toward you.

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Features and controls

Combination headlights and dimmer switch

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

z

The headlights may not be switched from

z

The AHB recognises environmental condi-

• When lights of the vehicle in front or head-

high beam to low beam under the following

tions by sensing a light source ahead of your

lights of an oncoming vehicle blend into the

circumstances.

vehicle. Therefore, you may feel like some-

other lights.

• A vehicle in front or oncoming vehicle is

thing is not quite right when the headlight

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

hindered by any object such as continuous

beams are switched automatically.

container truck) reflect a strong light.

bends, elevated median/island, traffic signs,

z

The system may not detect a light vehicle

• Your vehicle’s headlight is broken or dirty.

roadside trees.

such as a bicycle.

• Your vehicle is inclined due to a flat tire or

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• Your vehicle passes an oncoming vehicle

z

The system may not detect an ambient

towing.

suddenly on a bend with poor visibility.

brightness precisely. This causes the traffic

• The warning display appears.

• Another vehicle crosses ahead of your vehi-

to be dazzled by high beam or the low beam

(Refer to

“System problem warning” on

cle.

to be maintained. In such cases, you should

page 5-154.)

z

The headlights may remain at low beam (or

switch the headlight beams manually.

z

Observe the precautions below to maintain

be switched from high beam to low beam)

• In bad weather (heavy rain, fog, snow or

good usage conditions:

when a reflective object

(e.g. street light,

sandstorm).

• Do not attempt to disassemble the sensor.

traffic signal, noticeboard and signboard)

• The windshield is dirty or fogged up.

• Do not affix a sticker or label on the wind-

reflects light.

• The windshield is cracked or broken.

shield near the sensor.

z

Any of the following factors may influence

• The sensor is deformed or dirty.

• Avoid overload.

the headlight beam switching timing:

• A light, which is similar to the headlights or

• Do not modify your vehicle.

• How brightly the exterior lights of a vehicle

tail lights, is shining around your vehicle.

• When the windshield is replaced, use the

in front or oncoming vehicle illuminate.

• A vehicle in front or oncoming vehicle is

Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts.

• Movement or direction of a vehicle in front

driven without lights, the exterior lights are

or oncoming vehicle.

dirty or discolored, or the direction of the

To adjust the sensitivity of the sensor

• Only right or left exterior light of a vehicle

headlight beams is adjusted improperly.

in front or oncoming vehicle is illuminat-

• It becomes dark and bright suddenly and

The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporar-

ing.

continuously around your vehicle.

ily lowering in the following ways.

• A vehicle in front or oncoming vehicle is a

• Your vehicle is driven on uneven surfaces.

motorcycle.

• Your vehicle is driven on a winding road.

1. Park your vehicle in a safe place and the

• Road conditions (gradient, bends and road

• A reflective object such as a noticeboard or

ignition switch is turned to the

“OFF”

surface).

a mirror reflects a light ahead of your vehi-

position or the operation mode is put in

• The number of occupants and luggage load.

cle.

OFF.

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