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Mitsubishi FTO
Owners Handbook
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Contents
Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Forward ............................................................................................................................. 5
Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................... 5
Disclaimer ......................................................................................................................... 5
General overview.................................................................................................................................... 6
Dashboard ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Interior .......................................................................................................................................... 7
Exterior ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Vehicle Introduction and Safety ........................................................................................................... 9
Warning notes ............................................................................................................................... 9
Tips when driving an automatic vehicle. ......................................................................... 12
Opening / closing the vehicle ............................................................................................................... 14
The key ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Unlocking the door..................................................................................................................... 14
Keyless entry .............................................................................................................................. 15
Central door locking ................................................................................................................... 16
Window operation ...................................................................................................................... 17
Engine compartment ................................................................................................................... 18
Fuel access .................................................................................................................................. 19
Boot access ................................................................................................................................. 19
Sunroof ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Power sunroof..................................................................................................................20
Manual sunroof................................................................................................................ 20
Driving position .................................................................................................................................... 22
Seat adjustment ........................................................................................................................... 22
Front seat adjustment....................................................................................................... 22
Rear seat .......................................................................................................................... 24
Seat belts ..................................................................................................................................... 25
When you fasten your seat belt........................................................................................ 26
SRS Air bag restraint system .............................................................................................................. 27
Instrument panel .................................................................................................................................. 29
Instrument overview ................................................................................................................... 29
Amp-meter.......................................................................................................................29
Odometer / trip meter ...................................................................................................... 30
Warning lights ............................................................................................................................ 31
Light switch ................................................................................................................................ 33
Wiper switch ............................................................................................................................... 34
Front wiper ...................................................................................................................... 34
Wash / wipe control. ........................................................................................................ 35
Rear screen wiper. ........................................................................................................... 35
Other switches ............................................................................................................................ 36
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26-Aug-043 Hazard switch ..................................................................................................................36
Windscreen de-mist ......................................................................................................... 36
Fog / park light ................................................................................................................37
Ignition switch .................................................................................................................37
Park brake ........................................................................................................................ 38
Hand brake operation ...................................................................................................... 41
Adjustable items ......................................................................................................................... 42
Steering wheel adjustment ............................................................................................... 42
Interior mirror adjustment ............................................................................................... 42
Door mirrors ....................................................................................................................42
Door mirror parking ........................................................................................................ 43
ABS ................................................................................................................................. 43
Traction Control operation .............................................................................................. 44
Interior bits ...................................................................................................................... 44
Passenger interior lights................................................................................................... 46
Clock ............................................................................................................................... 46
Storage space .............................................................................................................................. 47
Coin holder ...................................................................................................................... 47
Glove box ........................................................................................................................ 47
Center console .................................................................................................................47
Storage in boot.................................................................................................................48
Climate control ..................................................................................................................................... 48
Climate controls...............................................................................................................50
Air flow indicator............................................................................................................ 51
Automatic air conditioning ......................................................................................................... 52
Operating the system as an automatic air conditioning ................................................... 53
Operating the system as a normal air conditioner............................................................ 54
Audio equipment .................................................................................................................................. 56
Antenna....................................................................................................................................... 56
Safety features ...................................................................................................................................... 58
Fitting of snow chains................................................................................................................. 58
Emergency flare .......................................................................................................................... 58
Tool kit and jack ......................................................................................................................... 59
Supporting the vehicle ................................................................................................................ 60
Changing the wheel and tyre. ..................................................................................................... 60
Starting the vehicle by external battery. .......................................................................... 64
Towing the vehicle. ......................................................................................................... 65
Service guide ......................................................................................................................................... 66
Capacities.................................................................................................................................... 66
Fuses ........................................................................................................................................... 66
Removal of fuses ............................................................................................................. 67
Engine oil.................................................................................................................................... 68
Belt adjustment. .......................................................................................................................... 69
Globes. ........................................................................................................................................ 69
Tyre information ......................................................................................................................... 70
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26-Aug-044 Engine information ..................................................................................................................... 71
Removing the spark plugs........................................................................................................... 71
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Forward
This manual has been translated from the Japanese original owner’s manual. It is not an exact
replication, some parts have been omitted and some added.
Acknowledgements
Mitsubishi Motors copyright most of the illustrations. Any additional illustrations or drawings are the
property of Tarkus Services. Thanks to Chihiro Iwamura and Junko Machida for help with the
translation.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the translation / production of this manual, but, vehicle manufacturers
can make alterations and design changes during production of a vehicle. No liability can be accepted
by the authors or production team, for any damage or injuries caused by any errors or omissions in
this manual.
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General overview
Dashboard
1. Passenger air bag cover
2. Climate control screen
3. Analogue clock
4. Heated rear screen switch
5. Ammeter
6. Emergency hazard switch
7. Electric antenna switch
8. Windscreen wiper switch
9. Instrument panel10. Fog light switch
11. Indicator / light switch
12. Traction control switch
13. Exterior mirror control
14. Radio
15. Gear lever
16. Handbrake
17. Drivers air bag cover
18. Ignition switch
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Interior
1. Rear view mirror
2. Sunroof switch
3. Sun visor
4. Power window switch panel
5. Seat belt
6. Emergency flare7. Glove box
8. Cigarette lighter
9. Ash tray
10. Cup tray
11. Console box
12. Seat
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Exterior
1. Boot lid
2. Power windows
3. Door handle / lock
4. Bonnet
5. Sun roof
6. Mirrors7. Antenna
8. Fuel cover
9. Wheel
10. Headlight
11. Sidelight
