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2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owners Manual - If you hear this sound...



If you hear this sound...

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Constant tone when the driver’s door is opened.

“Key reminder buzzer”

A tone will sound if the driver’s door is opened while the ignition key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position. Remove the key to stop the tone. OR

“Headlight reminder buzzer”

A tone will sound if the driver’s door is opened when the ignition key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while the lights are on. Turn the lights off. The tone will stop automatically when the lights are automatically turned off. (See page 3-126 for auto-cutout function.)

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Metallic squeal when you press the brake pedal while driving.

“Brake pad wear alarm”

The brake pads are worn down to the serviceable limit. Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

Tone when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position.

“Seat belt reminder buzzer”

When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, the tone will sound for about 6 seconds. If the driver’s seat belt remains unfastened 1 minute later, the tone will sound intermittently (12 times) when the vehicle is driven. If the driver’s seat belt subsequently remains unfastened while the vehicle is being driven, the tone will sound as a warning each time the vehicle stops and starts. When the driver’s seat belt is fastened, the tone will stop.

Tone when the vehicle is moving at more than 5 mph (8 km/h).

“Door-ajar warning buzzer”

Door or rear hatch (ECLIPSE) is not properly shut. If you shut the door or rear hatch (ECLIPSE), the tone will stop.

When the headlights have flashed for three minutes, the horn will sound inter- mittently for three minutes.

“Theft-alarm system”

The theft-alarm system is operating. To stop the alarm, use the keyless-entry transmitter to lock or unlock the doors or rear hatch (ECLIPSE) or the trunk lid (ECLIPSE SPYDER). Alternatively, turn the ignition key to the “ON” position.

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