Mitsubishi Lancer Owners Manual
Windscreen wipersInstruments and controls / Wiper and washer switch / Windscreen wipers
Note
► To ensure a clear rearward view, the rear window wiper will automatically perform several continuous operations if the gearshift lever or the selector lever is put in the “R” position while the windscreen wipers are operating.
Refer to “Rear window wiper and washer”.
Except for vehicles equipped with rain sensor
The windscreen wiper and washer can be operated with the ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
If the blades are frozen to the windscreen, do not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.
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 intermittent intervals can be adjusted by turning the knob (A).
1- Fast
2- Slow
Note
► The speed-sensitive-operation function of the windscreen wipers can be deactivated.
For further information, we recommend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI Multi-Communication System (MMCS), screen operations
can be used to make the adjustment.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
Misting function
The misting function can be used when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
The wipers will operate once if the wiper lever is raised to the “MIST” position and released. This operation is useful when it is drizzling, etc. The wipers will continue to operate while the lever is held in the “MIST” position.
Vehicles with rain sensor
The windscreen wipers can be operated with the ignition switch in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
If the blades are frozen to the windscreen, do not operate the wipers until the ice has melted and the blades are freed, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.
MIST- Misting function
The wipers will operate once.
OFF- Off
AUTO- Auto-wiper control
Rain sensor
The wipers will automatically operate depending on the degree of wetness on the
windscreen.
LO- Slow
HI- Fast
Rain sensor
Can only be used when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
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 wipers.
► With the ignition switch in the “ON” position and the lever in the “AUTO”
position, the wipers may automatically operate in the situations described below.
If your hands get trapped, you could suffer injuries or the wipers could malfunction.
Be sure to turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position or move the lever to
the “OFF” position to deactivate the rain sensor.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the windscreen, if you touch the rain sensor.
• When cleaning the outside surface of the windscreen, if you wipe with a cloth
the rain sensor.
• When using an automatic car wash.
• A physical shock is applied to the windscreen.
• A physical shock is applied to the rain sensor.
Note
► To protect the rubber parts of the wipers, this operation of the wipers does
not take place 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 windscreen.
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 Authorized Service Point.
• When the wipers operate at a constant interval despite changes in the extent of
rain.
• When the wipers do not operate even though it is raining.
► 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 to the “LO” or “HI” position.
Also, the wipers may operate automatically due to strong direct sunlight or electromagnetic
wave. To stop the wipers, move the lever to the “OFF” position.
► Contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point when replacing the windscreen
or reinforcing the glass around the sensor.
To adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor
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).
“+”- Higher sensitivity to rain
“-”- Lower sensitivity to rain
Note
► It is possible to activate the following functions.
• Automatic operation (rain droplet sensitive) can be changed to intermittent operation
(vehicle-speed sensitive).
• Automatic operation (rain droplet sensitive) can be changed to intermittent operation
(except vehicle-speed sensitive).
For further information, please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
On vehicles equipped with MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication System (MMCS), screen operations can be used to make the adjustment.
Refer to the separate owner’s manual for details.
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.
The wipers will operate once if the lever is raised to the “MIST” position and released when the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position. The wipers will continue to operate while the lever is held in the “MIST” position.
The wipers will operate once if the lever is moved to the “AUTO” position and the knob (C) is turned in the “+” direction when the ignition switch is “ON” position.
