Combination headlamps and dipper switch
Headlamps
NOTE
- When entering a country in which vehicles are driven on the opposite side of the road to the country in which your vehicles is supplied, necessary measures have to be taken to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic. However, headlamps on this vehicle do not need any adjustment.
- Do not leave the lights on for a long time while the engine is stationary (not running). A run-down battery could result.
- When it rains, or when the vehicle has been washed, the inside of the lens sometimes becomes 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.
Rotate the switch to turn on the lamps.
OFF - All lamps off {except for daytime running lamps}
AUTO - With the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON, headlamps, position, tail, licence plate, instrument panel lamps and downlight turn on and off automatically in accordance with outside light level. {Daytime running lamps will go on while the tail lamps are off.} All lamps turn off automatically when the ignition switch is turned to “OFF” position or the operation mode is put in OFF
- Position, tail, licence plate, instrument panel lamps and downlight on
- Headlamps and other lamps go on
NOTE
- The sensitivity of the automatic on/off control can be adjusted. For further information, contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point. On vehicles equipped with the Smartphonelink Display Audio (SDA) or the Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA) navigation system, screen operations can be used to make the adjustment. Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
- 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 lamps also go off. When the headlamps are subsequently turned back on by the automatic on/off control, the front fog lamps also come on but the rear fog lamp stays off. If you wish to turn the rear fog lamp back on, operate the switch again.
NOTE
l Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automatic on/off control by affixing a sticker or label to the windscreen.
If the lamps do not turn on or off with the switch in the “AUTO” position, manually operate the switch and we recommend you to have your vehicle checked.
Lamps (headlamps, fog lamps, etc.) auto-cutout function
- l If the following operation is performed while the lamp switch is in the “ ” position, the lamps will turn off automatically when the driver’s door is opened. [Except vehicles equipped with keyless operation system]
The ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position, or the key is removed from the ignition switch.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless operation system]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC. - If the following operation is performed while the lamp switch is in the “ ” position, the lamps will remain on for about 3 minutes while the driver’s door is shut and will then automatically turn off.
[Except vehicles equipped with keyless operation system]
The ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC” position, or the key is removed from the ignition switch.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless operation system]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
NOTE
- The lamp auto-cutout will not function when the lamp switch is in the “ ” position.
- The lamp auto-cutout function can also be disabled. For further information, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point. On vehicles equipped with the Smartphonelink Display Audio (SDA) or the Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA) navigation system, screen operations can be used to make the adjustment. Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
When you want to keep the lamps on:
- In the following cases, turn the lamp switch to the “OFF” position. [Except vehicles equipped with keyless operation system] The ignition switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position. [For vehicles equipped with keyless operation system] The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.
- Turn on the lamps with the switch in the “” or “” position again, then the lamps will remain on.
LED headlamp warning lamp*
This warning lamp will illuminate when there is a fault in the LED headlamps.
NOTE
If the warning lamp illuminates, there may be a fault on the unit. Have the vehicle checked at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Lamp monitor buzzer
If the following operation is performed, a buzzer will sound to remind the driver to turn off the lamps.
[Except for vehicles equipped with keyless operation system]
If the driver’s door is opened when the key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch while the lamps are on.
[For vehicles equipped with keyless operation system]
If the driver’s door is opened when the operation mode is in ACC or OFF while the lamps are on.
In both cases, the buzzer will automatically stop if the auto-cutoff function is activated, the lamp switch is turned off, or the door is closed.
Daytime running lamps
The daytime running lamps come on when the engine is running and the lamp switch is in the “OFF” or “AUTO” position and the tail lamps are off.
NOTE
If the lamp switch is in the “ ” or “ ” position, or if the tail lamps are on when the lamp switch is in the “AUTO” position, the daytime running lamps come on as position lamps.
Dipper (High/Low beam change)
When the lamp switch is in the “ ” position, the beam changes from high to low (or low to high) each time the lever is pulled fully (1). While the high-beam is on, the high-beam indication lamp in the instrument cluster will also illuminate.
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 indication lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
NOTE
- The high-beams can also flash when the lamp switch is OFF.
- If you turn the lamps off with the headlamps set to high-beam, the headlamps are automatically returned to their low-beam setting when the lamp switch is next turned to the “ ” position.
Automatic High-Beam (AHB)*
The Automatic High-Beam (AHB) switches the headlamp beams (high/low) when the sensor (A) senses a illuminant such as lights of a vehicle in front or oncoming vehicle or a street lamp.ъ
WARNING
The headlamp beams (high/low) may not be switched automatically under certain circumstances. Do not overestimate the system. It is the responsibility of the driver to switch the headlamp beams (high/ low) manually to suit each driving condition.
How to use the AHB
- Rotate the lamp switch to “ ” position or “AUTO” position when the engine is running.
- Press the AHB switch.
The AHB is activated and the indicator will illuminate.
If the AHB switch is pressed again, the AHB will be deactivated and AHB indicator will go off.
NOTE
- If the headlamps are on when the lamp switch is in the “AUTO” position, the AHB works.
- 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 5-60. If the lever is operated manually, the AHB indicator will go off and the AHB will be deactivated. Refer to “Manual switching” on page 5-61.
- The AHB is not deactivated when you pull the lever slightly (operation of the headlamp flasher).
Manual switching
Switching to low beam
- Pull the lever towards you.
- The AHB indicator will go off.
- The AHB switch is pressed again, the AHB will activated
Switching to high-beam
- Pull the lever towards you.
- The AHB indicator will go off and the high-beam indicator illuminates.
- The AHB switch is pressed again, the AHB will activated.