Get Instruments and controls -> Wiper and washer switch Guide for Mitsubishi Outlander SUV 2020

Fog lamp switch

NOTE

Fog lamp switch

Front fog lamp switch

Do not use fog lamps except in conditions of

fog, otherwise excessive lamp glare may

temporarily blind oncoming vehicle drivers.

The rear fog lamp is automatically turned off

when the headlamps or front fog lamps are

turned off.

To turn the rear fog lamp on again, turn the

knob twice in the “ON” direction after turn-

ing on the headlamps.

The front fog lamps can be operated while

the headlamps or tail lamps are on. Turn the

knob in the “ON” direction to turn on the

front fog lamps. An indication lamp in the in-

strument cluster will also come on. Turn the

knob in the “OFF” direction to turn off the

front fog lamps. The knob will automatically

return to its original position when you re-

lease it.

Rear fog lamp switch

The rear fog lamp can be operated when the

headlamps or front fog lamps turn on.

An indication lamp in the instrument cluster

comes on when the rear fog lamp is turned

on.

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 or rear window

demister before using the washer.

Turn the knob once in the “ON” direction to

turn on the front fog lamps. Turn the knob

once more in the “ON” direction to turn on

the rear fog lamp. To turn the rear fog lamp

off, turn the knob once in the “OFF” direc-

tion. Turn the knob once more in the “OFF”

direction to turn off the front fog lamps. The

knob will automatically return to its original

position when you release it.

Windscreen wipers

NOTE

To ensure a clear rearward view, the rear

window wiper will automatically perform

several continuous operations if the selector

lever is put in the “R” position while the

windscreen wipers are operating.

NOTE

The front fog lamps are automatically turned

Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer”

on page 6-71.

off when the headlamps or tail lamps are

turned off. To turn the front fog lamps on

again, turn the knob in the “ON” direction

after turning on the headlamps or tail lamps.

The windscreen wipers can be operated with

the operation mode of the power switch in

ON or ACC.

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Wiper and washer switch

If the blades are frozen to the windscreen or

rear window, do not operate the wipers until

the ice has melted and the blades are freed,

otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.

If the lever is put in the “AUTO” position,

the rain sensor (A) will detect the extent of

rain (or snow, other moisture, dust, etc.) and

the wipers will operate automatically.

Keep the lever in the “OFF” position if the

windscreen is dirty and the weather is dry.

Wiper operation under these conditions can

scratch the windscreen and damage the wip-

ers.

CAUTION

When cleaning the outside surface of the

windscreen, if you wipe with a cloth on

top of the rain sensor.

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When using an automatic car wash.

A physical shock is applied to the wind-

screen.

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A physical shock is applied to the rain

sensor.

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NOTE

To protect the rubber parts of the wipers, this

operation of the wipers does not take place

even if the lever is put in the “AUTO” posi-

tion when the vehicle is stationary and the

ambient temperature is about 0 °C or lower.

Do not cover the sensor by affixing a sticker

or label to the windscreen. Also, do not put

any water-repellent coating on the wind-

screen. The rain sensor would not be able to

detect the extent of rain, and the wipers

might stop working normally.

In the following cases, the rain sensor may

be malfunctioning.

For further information, we recommend you

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

thorized Service Point.

MIST-

OFF-

Misting function

The wipers will operate once.

Off

AUTO- Auto-wiper control

Rain sensor

CAUTION

With the ignition switch or the operation

The wipers will automatically

operate depending on the degree

of wetness on the windscreen.

mode in ON and the lever in the “AUTO”

position, the wipers may automatically oper-

ate in the situations described below.

If your hands get trapped, you could suffer

injuries or the wipers could malfunction. Be

sure to put the operation mode in OFF, or

move lever to the “OFF” position to deacti-

vate the rain sensor.

LO-

HI-

Slow

Fast

When the wipers operate at a constant in-

terval despite changes in the extent of

rain.

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Rain sensor

When the wipers do not operate even

though it is raining.

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Can only be used when the ignition switch or

the operation mode is in ON.

When cleaning the outside surface of the

windscreen, if you touch on top of the

rain sensor.

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Wiper and washer switch

“+”- Higher sensitivity to rain

“-”- Lower sensitivity to rain

The wipers will operate once if the lever is

raised to the “MIST” position and released

when the ignition switch or the operation

mode is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. The

wipers will continue to operate while the lev-

er is held in the “MIST” position.

NOTE

The wipers may automatically operate when

things such as insects or foreign objects are

affixed to the windscreen on top of the rain

sensor or when the windscreen is frozen.

Objects affixed to the windscreen will stop

the wipers when the wipers cannot remove

them. To operate the wipers again, move the

lever in the “LO” or “HI” position.

Also, the wipers may operate automatically

due to strong direct sunlight or electromag-

netic wave. To stop the wipers, place the lev-

er in the “OFF” position.

NOTE

It is possible to activate the following func-

tions.

Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi-

tive) can be changed to intermittent opera-

tion (vehicle-speed sensitive).

Automatic operation (rain droplet sensi-

tive) can be changed to intermittent opera-

tion (except vehicle-speed sensitive).

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For further information, we recommend you

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

thorized Service Point.

On vehicles equipped with the Smartphone-

link Display Audio (SDA) or the Smart-

phone-link Display Audio (SDA) navigation

system, screen operations can be used to

make the adjustment. Refer to the separate

owner’s manual for details.

Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-

ized Service Point when replacing the wind-

screen or reinforcing the glass around the

sensor.

To adjust the sensitivity of the

rain sensor

The wipers will operate once if the lever is

moved to the “AUTO” position and the knob

nition switch is in the “ON” position.

With the lever in the “AUTO” (rain sensor)

position, it is possible to adjust the sensitivity

of the rain sensor by turning the knob (B).

Misting function

Move the lever in the direction of the arrow

and release, to operate the wipers once.

Use this function when you are driving in

mist or drizzle.

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Wiper and washer switch

Intelligent washer will stop operating with

any operation of the lever.

Windscreen washer

The windscreen washer can be operated with

the operation mode of the power switch in

ON or ACC.

NOTE

On vehicles equipped with the Smartphone-

link Display Audio (SDA) or the Smart-

phone-link Display Audio (SDA) navigation

system, screen operations can be used to

make the adjustment. Refer to the separate

owner’s manual for details.

The washer fluid will be sprayed onto the

windscreen by pulling the lever towards you.

When the wipers are not in operation or in in-

termittent operation, by pulling the lever to-

wards you, the wipers will operate several

times while the washer fluid is being sprayed.

Then about 6 seconds later, wipers operate

once more.

On vehicles equipped with a headlamp wash-

er, while the headlamps are on, the headlamp

washer will operate once together with the

windscreen washer.

Also, by releasing the lever soon after pulling

it towards you, the washer fluid will be

sprayed several times while the wipers are

operating several times. (Intelligent washer)

Then about 6 seconds later, wipers operate

once more.

Rear window wiper and wash-

The rear window wiper and washer switch

can be operated with the operation mode of

the power switch in ON or ACC.

CAUTION

If the washer is used in cold weather, the

washer fluid sprayed against the glass may

freeze resulting in poor visibility. Heat the

glass with the defroster or demister before

using the washer.

NOTE

It is possible to modify functions as follows:

Causing the wiper never to operate when

washer fluid is sprayed.

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Deactivating the intelligent washer.

Deactivating the function that operates the

wipers once more about 6 seconds later.

For further information, we recommend you

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

thorized Service Point.

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INT-

The wiper operates continuously

for several seconds then oper-

ates intermittently at intervals of

about every 8 seconds

OFF-

Off

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Wiper and washer switch

The washer fluid will be sprayed

NOTE

onto the rear window when the

knob is turned fully in either di-

rection.

The wipers operate automatical-

ly several times while the wash-

er fluid is being sprayed.

The rear window wiper will automatically

perform several continuous operations if the

selector lever is put in the “R” position while

the windscreen wipers or the rear window

wiper is operating. (automatic operation

mode)

After the automatic operation, the rear win-

dow wiper will stop operating if the knob is

in the “OFF” position. If the knob is in the

“INT” position, the rear window wiper will

return to the intermittent operation.

The interval for intermittent operation can be

adjusted.

For further information, we recommend you

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

thorized Service Point.

On vehicles equipped with the Smartphone-

link Display Audio (SDA) or the Smart-

phone-link Display Audio (SDA) navigation

system, screen operations can be used to

make the adjustment. Refer to the separate

owner’s manual for details.

It is possible to set the rear window wiper to

perform the automatic operation only if the

selector lever is put in the “R” position while

the rear window wiper is operating with the

knob in the “INT” position.

For further information, we recommend you

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

thorized Service Point.

On vehicles equipped with the Smartphone-

link Display Audio (SDA) or the Smart-

phone-link Display Audio (SDA) navigation

system, screen operations can be used to

make the adjustment.

Headlamp washer switch

The headlamp washer can be operated with

the operation mode in ON or ACC and the

lamp switch at the “ ” position.

Push the button once and the washer fluid

will be sprayed on to the headlamps.

Refer to the separate owner’s manual for de-

tails.

If the knob is in the “OFF” position, turn the

knob to the “INT” position twice quickly to

operate the rear window wiper continuously.

(continuous operation mode)

Turn the knob to the “OFF” position to stop

the rear window wiper continuous operation.

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Wiper de-icer switch*

Avoid using the washer continuously for

more than 20 seconds. Do not operate

the washer when the fluid reservoir is

empty.

Otherwise, the motor may burn out.

Periodically check the level of washer

fluid in the reservoir and refill if re-

quired.

During cold weather, add a recommen-

ded washer solution that will not freeze

in the washer reservoir. Failure to do so

could result in loss of washer function

and frost damage to the system compo-

nents.

NOTE

If the operation mode is in ON or ACC and

the headlamps are on, the headlamp washer

operates together with the windscreen wash-

er the first time the windscreen washer lever

is pulled.

The wiper de-icer is activated/deactivated,

depending on the operation of the rear win-

dow demister. Refer to “Rear window de-

mister switch” on page 6-73.

Rear window demister

switch

Precautions to observe when

using wipers and washers

If the moving wipers become blocked

partway through a sweep by ice or other

deposits on the glass, the wipers may

temporarily stop operating to prevent the

motor from overheating. In this case,

park the vehicle in a safe place, put the

operation mode in OFF, and then remove

the ice or other deposits.

The wipers will start operating again af-

ter the wiper motor cools down, so

check that the wipers operate before us-

ing them.

The rear window demister switch can be op-

erated when the operation mode of the power

switch is in ON.

Push the switch to turn on the rear window

demister. It will be turned off automatically

in about 15 to 20 minutes depending on the

outside temperature. To turn off the demister

while it is operating, push the switch again.

The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while

the demister is on.

Wiper de-icer switch*

The rear window demister switch can be op-

erated when the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is

operating.

When the front wipers have frozen to the

windscreen at the parked positions, turning

on this switch will heat the windscreen to

make the wipers operable. Press the rear win-

dow demister switch and the deicer will oper-

ate.

Do not use the wipers when the glass is

dry.

They may scratch the glass surface and

the blades wear out prematurely.

Before using the wipers in cold weather,

check that the wiper blades are not fro-

zen onto the glass. The motor may burn

out if the wipers are used with the blades

frozen onto the glass.

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Heated windscreen switch*

NOTE

Heated windscreen switch*

Do not use this switch when the ready indi-

It is possible to change the setting to make

the rear window demister operate automati-

cally when ambient temperature becomes

low while the ready indicator is illuminated,

even if you do not push the rear window de-

mister switch.

It operates automatically only once after put-

ting the operation mode in ON.

If you choose this setting, the heated mirrors

(if so equipped) and wiper de-icer (if so

equipped) will also operate automatically at

the same time.

For further information, we recommend you

to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Au-

thorized Service Point.

On vehicles equipped with the Smartphone-

link Display Audio (SDA) or the Smart-

phone-link Display Audio (SDA) navigation

system, screen operations can be used to

make the adjustment. Refer to the separate

owner’s manual for details.

In cold weather windscreen can be heated by

electrical-heat units.

It will speed-up removal of frost and conden-

sate.

cator is not illuminated. The auxiliary bat-

tery could go flat, making it impossible to

start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System.

Since the demister requires a significant

amount of power, stop the demister as soon

as the window is demisted. Using it for a

long time may reduce the auxiliary battery

voltage, making it impossible to start the

Plug-in Hybrid EV System.

The heated windscreen switch can be operat-

ed when the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is

operating and the outside temperature is

about 5 °C or less.

Push the switch to turn on the heated wind-

screen. It will be turned off automatically in

about 5 to 10 minutes depending on the out-

side temperature. To turn off the heated wind-

screen while it is operating, push the switch

again.

When the rear window demister switch is

pressed, the outside rear-view mirrors are

defogged or defrosted. Refer to “Heated mir-

ror” on page 7-10.

On vehicles equipped with the wiper de-icer,

when the rear window demister switch is

pushed, the window glass becomes warm

and the wipers become operable. Refer to

“Wiper de-icer switch” on page 6-73.

The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while

the heated windscreen is on.

The demister switch is not to melt snow but

to clear mist. Remove snow before use of

the demister switch.

When cleaning the inside of the rear win-

dow, use a soft cloth and wipe gently along

the heater wires, being careful not to damage

the wires.

Do not allow objects to touch the inside of

the rear window glass, damaged or broken

wires may result.

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Heated steering wheel switch*

: Heating range

CAUTION

While heated windscreen is operating, the

outer surface of the windscreen will be hot.

Do not touch the windscreen to prevent

burns.

People with sensitive skin.

Excessively tired people.

People under the influence of sleep induc-

ing medication (cold medicine, etc.).

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The heated steering wheel can be operated

when the operation mode of the power switch

is in ON.

If water or any other liquid is spilled on the

steering wheel, allow it to dry thoroughly

before attempting to use the heated steering

wheel. Turn the heated steering wheel off

immediately if it appears to be malfunction-

ing during use.

Long use of the heated steering wheel when

the ready indicator is not illuminated may

run down the auxiliary battery.

Push the switch to turn on the heated steering

wheel. It will be turned off automatically in

about 30 minutes. To turn off the heated

steering wheel while operating, push the

switch again.

NOTE

Remove snow before use of the heated

windscreen. It is not possible to melt large

amount of accumulated snow by the heated

windscreen.

To avoid the battery runs out, do not use the

heated windscreen continuously.

The indication lamp (A) will illuminate while

the heated steering wheel is on.

Horn switch

Heated steering wheel

switch*

Press the steering wheel on or around the

“

” mark.

The heated steering wheel will warm the grip

portions of the left and right on the steering

wheel by internal heater.

CAUTION

If the following types of persons use the

heated steering wheel, they might become

too hot or receive minor burns (red skin,

heat blisters, etc.):

Elderly or ill people.

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