Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander 2007, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE
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To protect the rubber blades of the wipers, the wipers do
not operate when the vehicle is stationary and the ambient
temperature is 0 °C or lower.
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Do not cover the sensor by affixing a sticker or label to the
windscreen. Do not put any water-repellent coating on the
windscreen either. The rain sensor would not be able to
detect the extent of rain, and the wipers might stop func-
tioning normally.
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In the following cases, the rain sensor may be malfunc-
tioning.
Have the vehicle checked at an authorised MITSUBISHI
MOTORS dealer.
• 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 rain-
ing.
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The wipers may operate automatically when water, dust,
mud, insects, tree sap, oil or salt, etc. adhere to the wind-
screen on top of the rain sensor or when the windscreen is
frozen. (Strong electromagnetic waves, etc. may also
cause incorrect operation.) The wipers will stop function-
ing if they cannot remove objects attached to the wind-
screen.
To make the wipers start operating again, place the lever
in the “LO” or “HI” position after the objects stuck to the
windscreen have been removed.
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Contact an authorised MITSUBISHI MOTORS dealer for
replacing the windscreen or reinforcing the glass around
the sensor.
CAUTION
!
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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.
Under the following circumstances your hands
might get trapped and you could suffer injuries or
the wipers could be damaged. Therefore, be sure to
turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position or
move the lever to the “OFF” position to deactivate
the rain sensor.
• If you cover the rain sensor when cleaning the out-
side surface of the windscreen.
• If you wipe the area around rain sensor with a
cloth when cleaning the outside surface of the
windscreen.
• When driving into an automatic car wash.
• The windscreen is subjected to a physical shock.
• The rain sensor is subjected to a physical shock.