Warning lights
Brake warning light
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position (engine off). When the engine is started, the light should go off. The light will illuminate under the following conditions:
● When the parking brake lever is engaged. ● When the brake fluid level in the reservoir falls to a low
level. ● When the brake circuit is not operating correctly.
Before driving your vehicle, release the parking brake and make certain that the brake warning light has gone out.
CAUTION! ● Brake performance or your ability to control the
vehicle may be compromised or the vehicle may become unstable if the brakes are applied suddenly in the following situations: • The brake warning light does not illuminate when
the parking brake is applied or does not turn off when the parking brake is released.
• The brake warning light remains illuminated dur- ing driving.
• If any of the above situations occur, stop the vehi- cle in a safe location, avoiding any sudden brake application, contact and your nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
Features and controls
3 Engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”)
This indicator is a part of the onboard diagnostic (OBD) sys- tem which monitors the emissions, engine, and automatic tran- saxle control systems. If a problem is detected in one of these systems, this indicator comes on. When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, this indicator normally comes on and goes off a few seconds later. This indicator will come on if the fuel tank filler cap is not properly tightened. If the indicator comes on and stays on after refueling, stop the engine and check that the cap is properly tightened. (Turn the cap clockwise until you hear clicking sounds.) If this indicator does not go off after several seconds or lights up while driving, have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
NOTE ● Do not disconnect the battery cable when the Engine mal-
function indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check engine light”) is on. The engine electronic control module stores critical OBD information (especially exhaust emission data), which may be lost if the battery cable is disconnected while the engine malfunction indicator is on. This will make it diffi- cult to diagnose the cause of future problems.
● The vehicle should be brought to a stop in the fol- lowing manner when brake performance has deteri- orated while driving. • Press the brake pedal harder than usual. • Should the brakes fail, shift down to a lower gear
to reduce your speed and slowly pull the parking brake lever to park your vehicle. Press the brake pedal to operate your rear brake lights to alert vehicles behind you.
CAUTION! CAUTION! ● Driving for a long time with the engine malfunction
indicator on may cause more damage to the emission control system. This could also affect fuel economy and drivability.
● If this indicator does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position, have the system checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
● If the indicator comes on while the engine is run- ning, avoid driving at high speeds. During vehicle operation with the indicator on, the vehicle may not accelerate when you depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle is stationary with the indicator on, you must depress the brake pedal more firmly than usual since the engine idling speed is higher than usual and the vehicle with an automatic transaxle has a stronger tendency to creep forward.
Features and controls
Charging system warning light
This light comes on in the event of a malfunction in the charg- ing system or when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- tion (engine off). When the engine is started, the light should go out. Check to make sure that the light has gone out before driving.
Oil pressure warning light
This light comes on when the engine oil pressure is below nor- mal. If the light stays on while driving, stop the engine as soon as possible. Do not run the engine until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected.
CAUTION! ● If the warning light stays on after the engine has
started, the battery charging system may be mal- functioning. In this case, take your vehicle to an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice and have the system checked.
CAUTION! ● If this light comes on when the engine oil level is not
low, have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
● This warning light does not show the amount of oil in the crankcase. This can only be determined by checking the oil level with the dipstick with the engine turned off.
Features and controls
Door-ajar warning light and buzzer
This light comes on when any door or rear hatch (ECLIPSE) is open or not completely closed. When the vehicle is moving at more than 5 mph (8 km/h) and any door or rear hatch is open or ajar, a tone will sound 4 times and the warning light will flash 4 times to inform the driver that a door or rear hatch is not properly shut.
NOTE ● The goes out automatically after about 30 minutes to pre-
vent complete discharge of the battery. Refer to “Interior light auto-cutout function (dome light and other lights)” on page 3-175.
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