Headlight and turn signal switch
Type A
Type B
HEADLIGHT SWITH
Lighting
- Rotate the switch to the position, and the front parking, tail, license plate, and instrument panel lights will come on.
- Rotate the switch to the position, and the headlights will come on and all the other lights remain on.
Type A
Type B
Auto Headlight system
The Auto Headlight system allows the headlights to be set so they turn on and off automatically.
To set the Auto Headlight system:
- Make sure the headlight switch is in the AUTO position .
- Start the engine.
- The Auto Headlight system automatically turns the headlights on and off.
To turn the Auto Headlight system off, turn the switch to the OFF (if so equipped), or position. The Auto Headlight system can turn on the headlights automatically when it is dark and turn off the headlights when it is light. If the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position and one of the doors is opened and this condition is continued, the headlights remain on for 5 minutes.
Be sure not to put anything on top of the light sensor (if so equipped) located on the top of the instrument panel or rain/light sensor (if so equipped) located above the inside mirror. The sensor controls the Auto Headlight; if it is covered, the sensor reacts as if it is dark and the headlights will illuminate.
Models not equipped with rain-sensing auto wiper system:
Do not put anything on or spray glass cleaner on top of the photo sensor, located on the top of the instrument panel. Otherwise the photo sensor may not detect the ambient light and the headlights may not operate automatically
Models equipped with rain-sensing auto wiper system:
If the replacement of the windshield or the repair on the windshield near the rain sensor is necessary, it is recommended to contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Headlights off delay:
When the lever is pulled towards the rearmost position after the ignition is switched off, the headlights will turn on and stay on for 30 seconds. The lever can be pulled 4 times for up to 2 minutes.
Example
Headlight beam select
- To select the high beam function, push the lever forward. The high beam lights come on and the light illuminates.
- Push the lever again to select the low beam.
- Pulling and releasing the lever flashes the headlight high beams on and off.
Automatic High Beam (AHB)
The Automatic High Beam (AHB) system will operate when the vehicle is driven at speeds of approximately 34 MPH (55 km/h) and above. If an oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle appears in front of your vehicle when the headlight high beam is on, the headlight will be switched to the low beam automatically.
Precautions on Automatic High Beam (AHB):
WARNING
- The Automatic High Beam (AHB) system is a convenience but it is not a substitute for safe driving operation. The driver should remain alert at all times, ensure safe driving practices and switch the high beams and low beam manually when necessary.
- . The high beam or low beam may not switch automatically under the following conditions. Switch the high beam and low beam manually.
— During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, wind, etc.).
— When a light source similar to a headlight or tail light is in the vicinity of the vehicle.
— When the headlights of the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle are turned off, when the color of the light is affected due to foreign materials on the lights, or when the light beam is out of position.
— When there is a sudden, continuous change in brightness.
— When driving on a road that passes over rolling hills, or a road that has level differences.
— When driving on a road with many curves.
— When a sign or mirror-like surface is reflecting intense light towards the front of the vehicle.
— When the container, etc. being towed by a leading vehicle is reflecting intense light.
— When a headlight on your vehicle is damaged or dirty.
— When the vehicle is leaning at an angle due to a punctured tire, being towed, etc. - The timing of switching the low beam and high beam may change under the following situations.
— The brightness of the headlights of the oncoming vehicle or leading vehicle.
— The movement and direction of the oncoming vehicle and the leading vehicle.
— When only one light on the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is illuminated.
— When the oncoming vehicle or the leading vehicle is a two-wheeled vehicle.
— Road conditions (incline, curve, the road surface, etc.).
— The number of passengers and the amount of cargo.
Example
Automatic High Beam (AHB) operations:
To activate the Automatic High Beam (AHB) system, push the switch as illustrated with the AUTO position. The Automatic High Beam (AHB) indicator light in the meter will illuminate while the headlights are turned on. If the Automatic High Beam (AHB) indicator light does not illuminate in the above condition, it may indicate that the system is not functioning properly. It is recommended you have the system checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
When the vehicle speed lowers to less than approximately 28 MPH (45 km/h), the headlight remains the low beam. To turn off the Automatic High Beam (AHB) system, push the switch again.
Ambient image sensor maintenance:
The ambient image sensor for the Automatic High Beam (AHB) system is located in front of the inside mirror. To keep the proper operation of the Automatic High Beam (AHB) system and prevent a system malfunction, be sure to observe the following:
- Always keep the windshield clean.
- Do not attach a sticker (including transparent material) or install an accessory near the ambient image sensor. . Do not strike or damage the areas around the ambient image sensor.
- Do not touch the sensor lens that is located on the ambient image sensor.
If the ambient image sensor is damaged due to an accident, it is recommended you contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Battery saver system
- When the headlight switch is in the or position while the ignition switch is in the ON position, the lights will automatically turn off within a period of time after the ignition switch has been placed in the OFF position.
- When the headlight switch remains in the or position after the lights automatically turn off, the lights will turn on when the ignition switch is placed in the ON position.
CAUTION
- When you turn on the headlight switch again after the lights automatically turn off, the lights will not turn off automatically. Be sure to turn the light switch to the OFF position when you leave the vehicle for extended periods of time, otherwise the battery will be discharged.
- Never leave the light switch on when the engine is not running for extended periods of time even if the headlights turn off automatically.
Daytime running light system
The LED parking lights automatically illuminate at 100% intensity when the engine is started and the parking brake released. The LED daytime running light operate with the headlight switch in the OFF position or in the position. When you turn the headlight switch to the position for full illumination, the daytime running light switches to the parking light. If the parking brake is applied before the engine is started, the daytime running light will not illuminate. The daytime running light illuminate when the parking brake is released. The daytime running light will remain on until the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position. It is necessary at dusk to turn the headlight switch ON for interior controls and switches to illuminate, as those remain OFF while the switch is in the OFF position.
WARNING
When the daytime running light system is active, tail lights on your vehicle are not on. It is necessary at dusk to turn on your headlights. Failure to do so could cause an accident injuring yourself and others.
HEADLIGHT CLEANER (if so equipped)
The headlight cleaner operates when the headlight is on and the ignition switch is in the ON position.
The headlight cleaner operates when:
- the first windshield washer operation after the ignition switch turns on.
- every tenth windshield washer operation after the ignition switch turns on.
- the windshield washer switch is pulled and hold.
CAUTION
Do not operate the headlight cleaner if the window washer fluid reservoir is empty.
Example
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
- Turn signal
Move the lever up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically. - Lane change signal
When moving the lever to slightly to change a lane, the turn signal light and indicator light in the instrument cluster will only flash while the lever is operated.
Also, when you move the lever to slightly then release it, the turn signal light and indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash three times.
Example
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if so equipped)
To turn the fog lights on, turn the headlight switch to the position, then turn the fog light switch to the position.
To turn the fog lights on with the headlight switch in the AUTO position (if so equipped), the headlights must be on, then turn the fog light switch to the position. To turn them off, turn the fog light switch to the OFF position.
The headlights must be on for the fog lights to operate. The fog lights automatically turn off when the high beam headlights are selected.
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