2023 Mitsubishi Mirage Light and Wipers User Information

Introducing the Mitsubishi Mirage Light and Wipers system for 2023, where convenience and safety are perfectly balanced with innovation. With its cutting-edge lighting and wiper technologies, the Mirage continues to reinvent your driving experience in the ever-evolving world of automotive technology.
Use the sophisticated lighting system on the Mirage to confidently illuminate your path. The perfectly crafted headlights and fog lights give maximum visibility, boosting both safety and style, whether you’re driving through the darkest of nights or dense fog. Your beams will change to your driving situations thanks to adaptive lighting technology, further enhancing your nighttime commutes.
In conclusion, the Mitsubishi Mirage Light and Wipers system for 2023 is intended to make every driving situation safer and more convenient. With the Mirage, experience the advancements in car lighting and wiper technology that will raise the bar for road visibility.

Light and Wipers

Combination headlights and dimmer switch

Headlights 
NOTE

• Do not leave the headlights and other lights on for a long period of time when the engine is not running. The battery will run down.
• When it rains, or when the vehicle has been washed, the inside of the lens sometimes becomes foggy. This is the same as when window glass mists up on a humid day, and does not indicate a problem. When the light is switched on, the heat will dry out the fog. However, if water collects inside the light, have it checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

Type 1
Rotate the switch to operate the lights.

The combinations of switch operations and illuminated lights differ in accordance with the following conditions.

Except for vehicles equipped with day-time running lights

OFF	All lights off
	Parking, tail, front and rear side- marker lights, license plate and instrument panel lights on
	Headlights and other lights on

Vehicles equipped with daytime running lights
[When the engine is started, and the parking brake is released]
The daytime running lights will be illuminated:

OFF	The daytime running lights illuminated
	The daytime running lights illuminated Parking, tail, front and rear side- marker lights, license plate and instrument panel lights on
	Headlights and other lights on

NOTE

• Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go out until the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position or the operation mode is changed to OFF or ACC.

[When the engine is not running, or when the engine is running but the parking brake is not released] The engine starts when the lights are off.

OFF	All lights off
	Parking, tail, front and rear side- marker lights, license plate and instrument panel lights on
	Headlights and other lights on

Type 2
Rotate the switch to operate the lights.

The combinations of switch operations and illuminated lights differ in accordance with the following conditions.

Except for vehicles equipped with day-time running lights

AUTO	Headlights and other lights turn on and off automatically in accor- dance with outside light level.
	Tail, front and rear side-marker- lights, license plate and instrument panel lights on
	Headlights and other lights on

Vehicles equipped with daytime running lights
[When the engine is started, and the parking brake is released]

AUTO	The daytime running lights illuminated (when it is light outside the vehicle) Headlights and other lights turn on and off automatically in accordance with outside light level.
	The daytime running lights illuminated Tail, front and rear side-marker lights, license plate and instrument panel lights on
	Headlights and other lights on

NOTE
Once the daytime running light come on, they do not go out until the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position or the operation mode is changed to OFF or ACC.

[When the engine is not running, or when the engine is running but the parking brake is not released]
The engine starts when the lights are off.

AUTO	Headlights and other lights turn on and off automatically in accordance with outside light level.
	Parking, tail, front and rear side- marker lights, license plate and instrument panel lights on
	Headlights and other lights on

NOTE
Do not cover the sensor (A) for the automatic on/off control by affixing a sticker or label to the windshield.

If the lights do not turn on or off with the switch in the “AUTO” position, manually operate the switch. Have the system checked by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

Light auto-cutout function (headlights and other lights) 

• If the following operation is performed with the combination headlights and dimmer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights automatically turn off.
  [Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key] The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position or the key is removed from the ignition switch and the driver’s door is opened.
  [For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
  The operation mode is changed to OFF or ACC and the driver’s door is opened.
• If the following operation is performed with the combination headlights and dim-mer switch in the “ ” or “ ” position, the lights automatically turn off after about 3 minutes.
  [Except for vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
  The ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” or “ACC” position or the key is removed from the ignition switch and the driver’s door is not opened.
  [For vehicles equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key]
  The operation mode is changed to OFF or ACC and the driver’s door is not opened.

NOTE

• The light auto-cutout function can be deactivated.
  See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.

When you want to keep the lights on:
If the combination headlights and dimmer
switch is turned to the “ ” or “ ” position again after the engine is turned off, the about 3-minute auto-cutout function described above will not work. The lights (the parking lights, tail lights and license plate lights) will stay on and will not turn off automatically.

Headlight reminder buzzer
[When using a key to start the engine]
If the driver’s door is opened while the com-
bination headlight switch is in the or position and the key is removed from the ignition switch, the tone will sound to remind you to turn off the light.
[When using the F.A.S.T.-key to start the engine]
If the driver’s door is opened while the com-
bination headlight switch is in the or position and the operation mode is in OFF, the tone will sound to remind you to turn off the light.
In either case, the lights will turn off automatically and so will the tone. You can also turn 5-94 Features and controls the light switch to the “OFF” or “AUTO” position*, or close the driver’s door to stop the tone.
 Whether or not your vehicle is equipped with “OFF” or “AUTO” position on the combination headlights and dimmer switch depends on the vehicle specifications.

Dimmer (high/low beam change) 
To change the headlights from high beam to low beam and vice versa, pull the turn signal lever to (1). Switch the headlights to low beam as a courtesy whenever there are oncoming vehicles, or when there is traffic moving ahead of you. An illuminated blue light in the instrument cluster indicates when the headlights are on high beam.

Headlight flasher
You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever gently toward you (2). The lights will go back to normal when you let go. While the high beam is on, you will see a blue light on the instrument panel.

NOTE

• You can flash the high beams by pulling the lever toward you, even if the headlights are off.
• If you turn the lights off with the headlights set to high beam illumination, the headlights are automatically returned to their low beam setting.

Automatic High Beam (AHB) (if so equipped)
The Automatic High Beam (AHB) turns the high beam light on or off automatically according to surrounding light conditions. The sensor (A) detects lights, such as the lights of an oncoming vehicle, a vehicle ahead or street lights.

WARNING

• Do not rely solely on the AHB. Always observe surrounding traffic and light conditions. If necessary, manually turn the high beams on or off.
  Refer to “Dimmer (high/low beam change)” .

How to use the AHB 

1. Rotate the light switch to “ ” position or “AUTO” position (if so equipped) when the engine is running.
   Press the AHB switch.
2. The AHB is activated and the AHB indicator (green) is illuminated.
   If the AHB switch is pressed again, the AHB will be deactivated and AHB indicator (green) will go off.

NOTE

• If the headlights are on when the light switch is in the “AUTO” position, the AHB works.
• You can switch the headlight beams (high/low) manually by operating the lever even if the AHB is working.
  Refer to “Dimmer (high/low beam change)” .
  If the lever is operated manually, the AHB indicator (green) will go off and the AHB will be deactivated.
  Refer to “Manual switching”.
• The AHB is not deactivated when you pull the lever slightly (operation of the headlight flasher).

Manual switching
Switching to low beam

1. Pull the turn signal lever toward you.
2. The AHB indicator (green) will go off.
3. The AHB switch is pressed again, the AHB will be activated.

Switching to high beam

1. Pull the turn signal lever toward you.
2. The AHB indicator (green) will go off and the high beam indicator illuminates.
3. The AHB switch is pressed again, the AHB will be activated.

Automatic switching conditions 
The high beam headlights illuminate when all of the following conditions are met:

• Your vehicle speed exceeds approximately 33 mph (53 km/h).
• It is dark ahead of your vehicle.
• There are no vehicles in front or oncoming vehicles, or none of their exterior lights are illuminating.

The low beam headlights illuminate when any of the following conditions occur:

Your vehicle speed does not exceed approximately 28 mph (45 km/h).
It is bright ahead of your vehicle.

An exterior light of a vehicle in front or oncoming vehicle is illuminating.

NOTE

• The headlights may not be switched from high beam to low beam under the following circumstances.
  
  • A vehicle in front or oncoming vehicle is hindered by any object such as continuous bends, elevated median/island, traffic signs, roadside trees.
  • Your vehicle passes an oncoming vehicle suddenly on a bend with poor visibility.
  • Another vehicle crosses ahead of your vehi-cle.
• The headlights may remain at low beam (or be switched from high beam to low beam) when a reflective object (e.g. street light, traffic signal, noticeboard and signboard) reflects light.
•  Any of the following factors may influence the headlight beam switching timing:
  • How brightly the exterior lights of a vehicle in front or oncoming vehicle illuminate.
  • Movement or direction of a vehicle in front or oncoming vehicle.
  • Only right or left exterior light of a vehicle in front or oncoming vehicle is illuminating.
  • A vehicle in front or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle.
  • Road conditions (gradient, bends and road surface).
  • The number of occupants and luggage load.
•  The AHB recognises environmental condi-tions by sensing a light source ahead of your vehicle. Therefore, you may feel like some-thing is not quite right when the headlight beams are switched automatically.
• The system may not detect a light vehicle such as a bicycle.
• The system may not detect an ambient brightness precisely. This causes the traffic to be dazzled by high beam or the low beam to be maintained. In such cases, you should switch the headlight beams manually.
  • In bad weather (heavy rain, fog, snow or sandstorm).
  • The windshield is dirty or fogged up.
  • The windshield is cracked or broken.
  • The sensor is deformed or dirty.
  • A light, which is similar to the headlights or tail lights, is shining around your vehicle.
• A vehicle in front or oncoming vehicle is driven without lights, the exterior lights are dirty or discoloured, or the direction of the headlight beams is adjusted improperly. It becomes dark and bright suddenly and continuously around your vehicle.
  • Your vehicle is driven on uneven surfaces.
  • Your vehicle is driven on a winding road.
  • A reflective object such as a noticeboard or a mirror reflects a light ahead of your vehicle.
• When lights of the vehicle in front or head-lights of an oncoming vehicle blend into the other lights.
• The rear end of a vehicle in front (such as a container truck) reflect a strong light.
• Your vehicle’s headlight is broken or dirty.
• Your vehicle is inclined due to a flat tire or towing.
• The AHB warning light (yellow) illuminates.
  (Refer to “System problem warning” 
  Observe the precautions below to maintain good usage conditions:
• Do not attempt to disassemble the sensor.
• Do not affix a sticker or label on the wind-shield near the sensor.
• Avoid overload.
• Do not modify your vehicle.
• When the windshield is replaced, use the Mitsubishi Motors genuine parts.

To adjust the sensitivity of the sensor
The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowering in the following ways.

1. Park your vehicle in a safe place and the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position or the operation mode is put in OFF.
2. Press the AHB switch more than 15 times within 5 seconds after the ignition switch is turned back to the “ON” position or the operation mode is turned back to ON.

System problem warning
If a failure is detected in the system, the AHB warning light (yellow) will illuminate and the AHB will automatically be turned off.
If the warning light remains even after the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position and then turned back to the “ON” position or the operation mode is put in OFF and then turned back to ON, please contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Welcome light (if so equipped)
This function turns on the front side-marker and parking lights for approximately 30 seconds after the UNLOCK button on the key is pressed when the combination headlights and dimmer switch is in the “OFF” or “AUTO” position*. On vehicles equipped with the automatic light control, the welcome light function will operate only when it is dark out-side the vehicle.
Whether or not your vehicle is equipped with “OFF” or “AUTO” position on the combination headlights and dimmer switch depends on the vehicle specifications.

NOTE

• While the welcome light function is operating, perform one of the following operations to cancel the function.
  
  • Press the LOCK button on the key.
  • Turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to the “ ” or “ ” position.
  • Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position or put the operation mode in ON.
• It is possible to modify functions as follows:
  
  • The headlights can be set to come on in the low beam setting.
  • The welcome light function can be deactivated.
    For details, consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Coming home light (if so equipped)
This function turns on the headlights in the low beam setting for approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” position or the operation mode is put in OFF.

1. Turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to the “OFF” or “AUTO” position*.
   Whether or not your vehicle is equipped with “OFF” or “AUTO” position on the combination headlights and dimmer switch depends on the vehicle specifications.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or put the operation mode in OFF. Also, if a key was used to start the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or putting the operation mode in OFF, pull the turn signal lever toward you.
   
4. The headlights will come on in the low beam setting for approximately 30 seconds. After the headlights go off, the headlights can be turned on again in the low beam setting for approximately 30 seconds by pulling the turn signal lever toward you within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or putting the operation mode in OFF. To turn on the headlights again after 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or putting the operation mode in OFF, repeat the process from step 1.

NOTE

• While the coming home light function is operating, perform one of the following operations to cancel the function.
  
  • Pull the turn signal lever toward you.
  • Turn the combination headlights and dimmer switch to the “ ” or “ ” position.
  • Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position or put the operation mode in ON.
• It is possible to modify functions as follows:
  
  •  The time that the headlights remain on can be changed.
  • The coming home light function can be deactivated.
    For details, consult an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

Turn signal lever

When changing lanes, or to making a gradual turn, hold the lever in the “lane change” position (1). It will return to the neutral position when you let go. Use the full position (2) when making a normal turn. The lever will return to the neutral position when the turn is complete. There may be times when the lever does not return to the neutral position. This usually happens when the steering wheel is turned only slightly. You can easily return the lever by hand. Also, when you move the lever to (1) slightly then release it, the turn signal lights and the indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash three times.

NOTE

• A light in the instrument panel flashes to show when the turn signal lights are working properly.
  If this light flashes faster than usual, check for a burned out turn signal light bulb or mal-functioning connection in the signal.
  If the panel light does not come on when the lever is moved, check for a blown fuse or a burned out bulb in the panel.
  Have the system inspected by your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
• It is possible to modify functions as follows:
  
  • Deactivate the turn signal light 3-flash function for lane changes.
  • Adjust the time required to operate the lever for the 3-flash function.
  • Changing of the tone of a sounding buzzer as the turn signal lights flash.
    See your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for details.

Hazard warning flasher switch

If you press the flasher switch, the turn sig-nals will flash intermittently, and so will the hazard warning lights. This is an emergency warning system and should not be used when the vehicle is in motion, except for emergen-cies.
If you need to leave your vehicle, the flashers will keep working after the ignition switch is removed or the operation mode is put in OFF.

NOTE
If the flashers are used for several hours, the battery will run down. This could make it difficult or impossible to restart your vehicle.

Front fog light switch (if so equipped)
The front fog lights illuminate only when the headlights are on low beam.
Turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” position turns on the front fog lights as well as the indicator in the instrument cluster. To turn them off, turn the knob in the direction of the “OFF” position.
The knob will return to the neutral position when it is released.

NOTE

•  If the headlights are switched to high beam, the front fog lights will go out; they will illuminate again when the headlights are switched back to low beam.
• If the light switch is rotated to the “OFF” (if so equipped) or “ ” position while the front fog lights are illuminated, they will automatically turn off. They can be turned back on again by rotating the combination headlights and dimmer switch back to “ ” position, and turning the knob in the direction of the “ON” position.
•  Do not use fog lights except in conditions of fog, otherwise excessive light glare may temporarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers.

Wiper and washer switch

CAUTION
If the washer is used in cold weather, the washer fluid sprayed against the glass may freeze, which may hinder visibility. Warm the glass with the defroster before using the washer.

Windshield wipers
The windshield wiper can be operated with the ignition switch or the operation mode is in ON or ACC.
If the blades are frozen to the windshield, do not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.
Except for vehicles with rain sensor

• MIST- Misting function The wipers will operate once.
• OFF- Off
• INT- Intermittent (Speed sensitive)
• LO- Slow
• HI- Fast

To adjust intermittent intervals
With the lever in the “INT” (speed sensitive intermittent operation) position, the intermit-tent intervals can be adjusted by turning the knob (A).

1. Fast
2. Slow

NOTE
The speed-sensitive-operation function of the windshield wipers can be deactivated. For further information, please contact your authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.

FAQ’s

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