Thank you for buying a MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE/ECLIPSE
SPYDER.
We are confident you will enjoy your vehicle. It has been engineered for optimum performance, durability and comfort. By
thoroughly reading this Owner’s Manual, you will gain an
understanding of the many features that are included in the
ECLIPSE/ECLIPSE SPYDER. The Owner’s Manual contains
descriptions and illustrations that will assist in the operation
and maintenance of your vehicle.
Your Authorized Mitsubishi Motors Dealer will be happy to
assist you with any further questions you may have regarding
the operation of your vehicle.
Please note that this manual applies to all ECLIPSE/ECLIPSE
SPYDER models and explains all features including options.
Some features explained in this manual may not be installed on
your vehicle.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in the vehicle at the time of
resale. The next owner will appreciate having access to the
information contained here.
This manual includes instructions for standard and optional
equipment available at the time of printing. Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and
specifications and to make additions or improvements in its
product without assuming any obligation to install these on
previously manufactured products.
Throughout this manual the words WAR N IN G and CAUTION
appear.
These are reminders to be especially careful. Failure to follow the
instructions could result in personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
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WAR NI NG
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or
death if instructions are not followed.
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CAUTION
Points out hazards or unsafe practices that could cause minor
personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
You will see another important symbol:
NOTE Gives helpful information.
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WAR NI NG
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Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
If this warning light comes on or flashes while you’re driving...
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● These warning lights will come on for a few seconds for a bulb check when the ignition key is first turned to “ON”.
Warning lightDo thisRef. page
● Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of
your choice for assistance.
Charging system warning light
● Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine, then check the
engine oil level.
If the light comes on while the engine oil level is normal, have the
system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair
Oil pressure warning light
or
Brake warning light
facility of your choice as soon as possible.
● If this light comes on while driving, check to see that the parking
brake is fully released.
● If this light stays on after releasing the parking brake, stop and check
the brake fluid level.
● If the brake fluid level is correct, there may be a system malfunction.
Avoid hard braking and high speeds, and contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for assistance.
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Warning lightDo thisRef. page
Selector lever position indicator in the instru-
ment cluster flashes rapidly
(twice per second) (if so equipped)
or
Engine malfunction indicator
(“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or “Check
engine light”)
Anti-lock braking system warning light
● Park your vehicle in a safe place.
Idle the engine until the selector lever position indicator stops flashing. If the indicator does not go off, have the system checked at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice
as soon as possible.
● Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing,
have the engine system checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible. If the
vehicle is not drivable, contact emergency roadside assistance at 1888-648-7820 (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.) or 1-888-576-4878 (for
vehicles sold in Canada), an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer, or
local towing company for assistance.
● When this light comes on, the anti-lock braking system is not functioning and only the ordinary braking system is functioning.
● Park your vehicle in a safe place and stop the engine.
Test the system as described on page 3-82.
● If the light does not go out after the test, or if it comes on again, we
recommend that you have the system checked at an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as
possible.
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● It is not necessary to stop the vehicle immediately, but we recommend
that you have the air bag and the pre-tensioner seat belt system
checked at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer as soon as possi-
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ble.
SRS warning light
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Warning lightDo thisRef. page
Selector lever position indicator in the instru-
ment cluster flashes slowly
(once per second) (if so equipped)
and
or
and
ASC indicator and
ASC OFF indicator
Tire pressure monitoring system warning light
● Have the automatic transaxle checked at an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
● Park your vehicle in a safe place and turn off the engine.
Restart the engine and check to see if the indicator comes on again.
● If the indicator does not go out, or if it comes on again, have your
vehicle inspected at an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a
repair facility of your choice as soon as possible.
● When this indicator comes on, the active stability control is not functioning and normal operation of the vehicle will not be affected.
● If the warning light comes on, you should stop and adjust the tires to
the proper inflation pressure as soon as possible.
(See “Tire inflation pressures” on page 7-23.)
Once adjustments have been made, the warning light will go off after
a few minutes of driving.
● If the warning light blinks for approximately 1 minute and then
remains continuously illuminated, the system is not operating properly. If the system returns to normal, the warning light will go off. If
the warning light does not go off, have the vehicle inspected at an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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Constant tone when the driver’s door is
opened.
If you hear this sound...
“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.
Tone when the ignition key is turned to
the “ON” position.
Tone when the vehicle is moving at
more than 5 mph (8 km/h).
When the headlights have flashed for
three minutes, the horn will sound intermittently for three minutes.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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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If the indicator flashes and a tone sounds when the electric convertible top is operated
(ECLIPSE SPYDER)
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● The requirements for operation of the electric convertible top
are not all satisfied. Ensure satisfaction of all the requirements.
● The indicator and tone indicate that the electric convertible
top is not going to operate.
Flashes slowly
(approx. one flash
per second).
Flashes rapidly
(approx. two
flashes per second).
Sounds intermittently and rapidly
(approx. three
times per second).
Sounds for
approx. five seconds.
Sounds intermittently and slowly
(approx. once per
second).
• Check whether the OPEN switch and CLOSE switch are
both being pressed at the same time.
• Check whether the OPEN (or CLOSE) switch is being
pressed when the top is fully open (or closed).
● The indicator and tone indicate that the electric convertible
top has temporarily stopped working because continuous
operation of one switch then the other has triggered a protection circuit. Wait about seven minutes, then try operating the
electric convertible top again.
● The top is partly open. Stop the vehicle and completely open
or close the top. The tone will then stop.
● The indicator and tone indicate a system fault. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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ProblemDo thisRef. Page
Cannot turn the key.
Cannot shift the selector lever
from the “P” (PARK) position.
(for vehicles with automatic
transaxle)
The windows are fogged up.
If this problem occurs...
From “LOCK” to “ACC”
Turn the key while jogging the steering wheel in either direction.
From “ACC” to “LOCK”
Vehicles with automatic transaxle:
Check the position of the selector lever.
The key cannot be removed unless the selector lever is set to the “P” (PARK) position.
Vehicles with manual transaxle:
Place the key at the “ACC” position. Push the key in and turn it.
Shift the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal.
Check that the ignition key is in the “ON” position.
1. Set the mode selection dial to the “ ” or “ ” position.
2. Turn on the blower.
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The engine does not start.
The lights do not come on.
The lights are dim.
The horn does not honk.
The horn sound is weak.
Have the battery checked. Recharge or replace as needed.
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ProblemDo thisRef. page
The engine coolant temperature gauge indicator is at the
“H” (hot) position.
Steam comes out of the engine
compartment.
The vehicle is stuck in sand,
mud, or snow.
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WARNING
The engine is overheated.
Carefully stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Move the gearshift lever or selector lever rhythmically between 1st and Reverse gears
(for vehicles with manual transaxle) or “Sports mode” and “R” (REVERSE) positions
(for vehicles with automatic transaxle), while pressing lightly on the accelerator pedal.
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● When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck position, be sure that no one is near the vehicle. The rocking
motion may cause the vehicle to suddenly lurch forward or backward, possibly injuring bystanders.
● Avoid revving the engine or spinning the wheels. Prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in overheating
and transaxle failure.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking attempts, have a towing service pull the vehicle out.
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The brakes are not functioning
properly after driving through
water.
The automatic transaxle does
not shift when accelerating
and/or the vehicle does not
easily begin to move.
A tire is punctured.
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Dry out the brakes by driving slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal. P.4-6
There may be a problem in the automatic transaxle.
Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice.
Shift the lever into 2nd gear of the sports mode when starting the vehicle. If the vehicle is
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on a level road, shift the lever back to “D” (DRIVE) position.
(This method may or may not work depending on the type of malfunction.)
1. Park the vehicle in a safe place where the surface is flat and level.
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General information
Fuel selection
Your vehicle is designed to use unleaded gasoline only. It is
equipped with a fuel filler tube especially designed to accept
only a small diameter unleaded gasoline dispensing nozzle.
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Gasoline detergent additives
In the United States, fuel suppliers are required by law to add
detergents to their gasoline to minimize fuel-injector fouling
and minimize intake-valve deposits. Detergent gasoline helps
keep your engine in tune and your emission-control system
working properly.
WARNING
● Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You
could be burned, seriously injured or killed when
handling it. Whenever you refuel your vehicle, stop
the engine and keep flames, sparks, and smoking
materials away from the vehicle. Always handle fuel
in well-ventilated outdoor areas.
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CAUTION
● Using leaded gasoline in your vehicle will damage
the engine, catalytic converter, and the oxygen sensors. Also, using leaded gasoline is illegal, and will
void your warranty coverage of the engine, catalytic
converter, and oxygen sensors.
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Octane requirement
2.4 liter engine model
Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane number of 87 [(MON+RON)/2], or 91
RON.
3.8 liter engine model
Unleaded gasoline having an octane number of 87
[(MON+RON)/2] or 91 RON may be used, but Mitsubishi
Motors Corporation recommends that your vehicle be operated
on premium grade unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane
number of 91 [(MON+RON)/2], or 95 RON. For maximum
performance, premium gasoline is recommended.
MON: Motor Octane Number
RON: Research Octane Number
Oxygenated gasoline
Gasoline sold at some service stations contains oxygenates
such as ethanol and MTBE, although the oxygenates may not
be identified by those names. Oxygenates are required in some
areas of the country. Such fuel can be used in your vehicle.
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Ethanol (Gasohol)
A mixture of up to 10 % ethanol (grain alcohol) and 90 %
unleaded gasoline may be used in your vehicle, provided the
octane number is at least as high as that recommended for
unleaded gasoline.
Methanol
Do not operate your vehicle on gasoline containing methanol
(wood alcohol). Using this type of alcohol could adversely
affect the vehicle’s performance and damage critical parts of
the vehicle's fuel system.
Reformulated gasoline
Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning
fuel referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline”.
Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates and is specially
blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation strongly supports the use of
reformulated gasoline. Properly blended reformulated gasoline
has no adverse effect on vehicle performance or on the durability of the engine and fuel system.
MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasolines to increase the octane number.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation recommends using gasolines
without MMT.
Use of gasolines blended with MMT may adversely affect performance, and cause the malfunction indicator on your instrument panel to come on. If this happens, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice for
assistance.
Sulfur in gasoline
Your vehicle may have been designed to satisfy California’s
low-emission regulations based on clean-burning low-sulfur
gasoline. Gasoline sold in parts of the country other than California is allowed to have a higher sulfur content. Using such
gasoline could adversely affect the vehicle's catalytic converter
and cause the engine malfunction indicator (“SERVICE
ENGINE SOON” or “CHECK ENGINE”) to come on. Illumination of this indicator while you are using high-sulfur gasoline does not necessarily mean the vehicle’s emission-control
system is malfunctioning. Your authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer may suggest you try using a different, lower-sulfur
brand of unleaded gasoline to determine whether the problem
is fuel-related.
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● Poor-quality gasoline can cause problems such as poor
starting, stalling during idling, abnormal engine noise, and
poor acceleration. If you experience any of these problems, try using a different brand of gasoline. If the engine
malfunction indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or
“CHECK ENGINE”) flashes, have the vehicle inspected
as soon as possible by the nearest authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
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● Repeatedly driving short distances at low speeds can
cause deposits to form in the fuel system and engine,
resulting in poor starting and poor acceleration. If these
problems occur, you are advised to add a detergent additive to the gasoline when you refuel the vehicle. The additive will remove the deposits, thereby returning the engine
to a normal condition. Be sure to use a genuine Mitsubishi
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detergent additive. Using an unsuitable additive could
make the engine malfunction. For details, please contact
the nearest authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
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WARNING
● Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You
could be burned, seriously injured or killed when
handling it. When refueling your vehicle, always
turn the engine off and keep away from flames,
sparks, and smoking materials. Always handle fuel
in well-ventilated outdoor areas.
● Before removing the fuel cap, be sure to get rid of
your body’s static electricity by touching a metal
part of the car or fuel pump. Any static electricity on
your body could create a spark that ignites fuel
vapor.
● Perform the whole refueling process (opening the
fuel tank filler door, removing the fuel cap, etc.) by
yourself. Do not let any other person come near the
fuel tank filler. If you allowed a person to help you
and that person was carrying static electricity, fuel
vapor could be ignited.
● Do not move away from the fuel tank filler until
refueling is finished. If you moved away and did
something else (for example, sitting on a seat) partway through the refueling process, you could pick
up a fresh charge of static electricity.
● Be careful not to inhale fuel vapor. Fuel contains
toxic substances.
● Keep the doors and windows closed while refueling
the vehicle. If they were open, fuel vapor could get
into the cabin.
Filling the fuel tank
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Fuel tank capacity
17.7 gal (67 L)
Refueling
1. Before filling with fuel, stop the engine.
2. The fuel tank filler is located on the rear driver side of
your vehicle.
To open the fuel tank filler door, hook a finger behind the
door, and pull the door toward you.
3. Open the fuel tank filler pipe by slowly turning the cap
counterclockwise.
A- Remove
B- Close
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WARNING
● Since the fuel system may be under pressure,
remove the fuel tank filler cap slowly. This relieves
any pressure or vacuum that might have built up in
the fuel tank. If the cap is venting vapor or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before
removing the cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out,
injuring you or others.
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