Mitsubishi Eclipse. Technical Information Manual (1994) — part 1

MODEL INDICATIONS

The following abbreviations are used in this manual for classification of model types.

M/T: Indicates the manual transaxle, or models equipped with the manual transaxle.

A/T: Indicates the automatic transaxle, or models equipped with the automatic transaxle.

MFI:
DOHC:

Indicates the multiport fuel injection, or engines equipped with the multi-point injection.

Indicates an engine with the double overhead camshaft, or a model equipped with such

an engine.

Turbo: Indicates an engine with turbocharger, or a model equipped with such an engine.

Non-Turbo:
FWD:

Indicates an engine without turbocharger, or a model equipped with such and engine.
Indicates the front wheel-drive vehicles.

AWD: Indicates the all wheel-drive vehicles.

HOW TO READ A CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

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Circuit diagrams are prepared as follows using these
symbols:

NOTE
For specific details concerning the interpretation

of circuit diagrams, refer to the separately bound
Service Manual.

Indicates power take out.

Indicates input/output to/from

A broken line indicates that
these connectors are the same

intermediate connectors.

The connector symbol
indicates the device
side connector (for an

intermediate connec-
tor, the male side con-
nector) as seen from
the terminal front (the

connector’s

I

Output

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o u t p u t I

Indicates terminal No.

Indicates current flow downward or

upward as controlled by the control

u n i t . I

Indicates harness junction where

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GENERAL

CONTENTS

DESIGN FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

GENERAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS . . . 17

TARGETS OF DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

TECHNICAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Aerodynamic Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Body Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Environmental Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Heater and Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Passive Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Steering Stability, Ride Comfort and
Active Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Theft-alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Engine Model Stamping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Vehicle Identification Code Chart Plate . . . . . . . . 14

Vehicle Identification Number List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Vehicle Identification Number Location . . . . . . . . . 14

Vehicle Information Code Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Vehicle Safety Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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GENERAL - Targets of Development

TARGETS OF DEVELOPMENT

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While the ECLIPSE has been finding wide accep-
tance as a compact sporty vehicle since its introduc-
tion early in 1989, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation

has introduced further improvements with major ac-

cent on the following points to meet the market

needs and make the ECLIPSE a top car in its class.

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Styling

1. Organic and aerodynamic.

2. Wide and low proportions.

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Fun to drive

1. Quick acceleration and powerful response

(All models equipped with DOHC engine)

2.

Outstanding straight ahead stability and lin-
ear steering response (4-wheel multi-link
suspension adopted)

3. Outstanding braking performance

V a l u e f o r m o n e y

1. Rich array of features at low price

2.

Low fuel consumption and low repair cost

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GENERAL

- Design

Features

DESIGN FEATURES

Unique styling

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Forward extended cabin for roomy cabin and sporty styling

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Wide and low proportion body

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Aerodynamic oriented styling

New techniques

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Chrysler-manufactured 2.0 lit. DOHC engine (420A en-

gine)

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Multi-link suspension for both front and rear

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Motor-driven outer slide type glass sunroof

Higher safety

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Passive safety features

SRS (for driver and front passenger), side door beams,
8 km/h (5 mph) resin bumper beams, flame-retardant
upholstery, etc.

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Active safetv features

Aerodynamic

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World’s top level Cd 0.29

characteristics