Headlamp Levelling - Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Owner's Manual

Instruments and controls

Headlamp levelling

Headlamp levelling switch*
The angle of the headlamp beam varies depending
on the load carried by the vehicle.
The headlamp levelling switch can be used to ad-
just the headlamp illumination distance (when the
lower beam is illuminated) so that the headlamps'
glare does not distract other drivers.
Set the switch according to the following table.
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CAUTION
l Always perform adjustments before driv-
ing.
Do not attempt to adjust while driving, as
it could cause an accident.
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Vehi-
cle
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tion
Switch
posi- "0" "0" "1"
tion
●: 1 person
: Full luggage loading
Switch position 0- Driver only/Driver + 1 front
passenger
Switch position 1- 5 passengers
driver)
Switch position 2- 5 passengers
driver) + Full luggage load-
ing
Switch position 3- Driver + Full luggage load-
ing
Automatic headlamp levelling*
This mechanism automatically adjusts the direction
of the headlamps (beam position) depending on
changes in the condition of the vehicle, such as the
number of occupants or luggage weight. When the
headlamps are illuminated with the ignition switch
in the "ON" position, the beam position of the head-
lamps is automatically adjusted when the vehicle is
stopped.
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Headlamp automatic levelling system warning dis-
play
Type 1
"2" "3"
Type 2
(including
(including
If there is a fault in the automatic headlamp level-
ling system, the warning display is displayed on
the information screen in the multi-information dis-
play.
CAUTION
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l If the warning is displayed, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected at a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized Service Point.