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F15A192A
Type 1Operation from outside the vehicle1- Insert (or remove) the key
2- Lock
3- Unlock
Pull the outside handle towards you to
open the backdoor.
F15A326A
Type 2
F12A260A
Operation from inside the vehicleThe backdoor can be locked or unlocked
by using the inside lock knob (driver side),
regardless of the position of the ignition key.
4- Lock (so that the red mark cannot be
seen)
5- Unlock
If the backdoor is locked or unlocked by
using the inside lock knob (driver side), it
can still be locked or unlocked with the key.
NOTE
Repeated continuous operating between
lock and unlock could cause the central
door lock’s built-in protection circuit to pre-
vent the system from operating. If this
occurs, wait about one minute before oper-
ating the knob.
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CAUTION
Before driving, make sure that the
backdoor is securely locked.
(1) When the backdoor is open, the
rear-right combination lamp is
obscured by the spare wheel.
Ensure the backdoor is securely
closed when the vehicle is mov-
ing.
If the backdoor is opened while
the vehicle is parked on the road,
alert other road users to the vehi-
cle’s presence using a warning tri-
angle or other device as required
by local legislation.
(2) If the backdoor opens when driv-
ing, luggage could fall onto the
road and cause an accident.
NOTE
The luggage compartment lamp at the []
position, the luggage compartment lamp
illuminates when the backdoor is opened
and turns off when it is closed.
F15A193A
Backdoor stopperOpen the backdoor fully and then move the
stopper handle (1) to the LOCK position (2);
this will ensure that the backdoor remains
in the fully opened position. To subse-
quently release the stopper, move the
handle back to the UNLOCK position (3).
CAUTION
When closing the backdoor, be care-
ful not to trap your hands.
Electric window control
EF17ACC
The electric windows can only be oper-
ated with the ignition switch in the“ON”
position.
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F17A183A
LHDEach door window opens or closes while
the corresponding switch is operated.
1- Driver’s door window
2- Front passenger’s door window
3- Rear left door window (5-door models)
4- Rear right door window (5-door models)
5- Lock switch
F17A184A
RHD
WARNING
(1) Before operating the electric win-
dow control, make sure that
nothing is capable of being
trapped (head, hand, finger, etc.).
(2) Never leave the vehicle without
removing the key.
(3) Never leave a child (or other per-
son who might not be capable of
safe operation of the electric
window control) in the vehicle
alone.
NOTE
Repeated operation with the engine
stopped will run down the battery. Oper-
ate the window switches only while the
engine is running.
Driver’s switchesThe driver’s switches can be used to oper-
ate all door windows. A window can be
opened or closed by operating the corre-
sponding switch.
Press the switch down to open the win-
dow, and pull up the switch to close it.
If the switch for the driver’s window is fully
pressed down/pulled up, the door win-
dow automatically opens/closes com-
pletely.
If you want to stop the window move-
ment, operate the switch lightly.
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F17A022A
Passenger’s switchesThe passenger’s switches can be used to
operate the corresponding passenger’s
door windows.
Press the switch down for opening the win-
dow, and pull up the switch for closing.
NOTE
The rear door windows only open half-
way.
F17A185A
Lock switchWhen this switch is operated, the passen-
ger’s switches cannot be used to open or
close the door windows.
To unlock, press it once again.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
NOTE
The driver’s switch can open or close any
door windows.
WARNING
A child may tamper with the switch at
the risk of its hands or head being
trapped in the window. When driv-
ing with a child in the vehicle, please
press the window lock switch to dis-
able the passenger’s switches.
Safety mechanism
If a hand or head is trapped in the clos-
ing window, the window glass will lower
automatically.
Nonetheless, make sure that nobody puts
his head or hand out of the window when
closing a window.
The lowered window will become opera-
tional after a few seconds.
CAUTION
The safety mechanism is cancelled
just before the window is fully closed.
This allows the window to close com-
pletely. Therefore be especially care-
ful not to trap a finger by the window.
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F18C014A
Rear side/quarter window
EF18B-F
To open1. Pull the lever towards you.
F18C013A
2. Push the lever towards the outside of
the vehicle.
3. Push the lever towards the rear of the
vehicle to secure it in place.To closePull the lever, returning it to its original posi-
tion and securing it in place.
F19A084A
Sunroof*
EF19ABU
The sunroof can only be operated with the
ignition switch in the“ON”position.To tilt upWhen the switch (1) is pressed, the rear
sunroof raises for ventilation.
NOTE
When the sunroof is tilted up, the sun-
shade is automatically opened slightly.
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To tilt downPress the switch (2).To openThe sunroof automatically opens if the
switch (3) is pressed.
To stop the moving sunroof, press the
switch (1) or (2).To closeThe sunroof automatically closes if the
switch (2) is pressed.
To stop the moving sunroof, press the
switch (1) or (3).Safety mechanism
If a hand or head is trapped in the clos-
ing sunroof, it will re-open automatically.
Nonetheless, make sure that nobody puts
his head or hand out of the sunroof when
opening or closing.
The opened sunroof will become opera-
tional after a few seconds.
If the safety mechanism should be acti-
vated for 5 times or more consecutively,
normal closing of the sunroof will be
aborted. In such an event, the following
steps should be taken:
1. Press the switch (2) repeatedly, set-
ting the sunroof in the tilt up condition.
2. Once the tilt up condition has been
reached, press and hold the switch (2)
for a period of at least 3 seconds.
3. Press the switch (2) once again to fully
close the sunroof.
4. After pressing the switch (3) to per-
form full opening, press the switch (2) to
fully close the sunroof. Following this
action, it should be possible to oper-
ate the sunroof in the normal manner.NOTE
Avoiding stopping the sunroof before it
reaches the opening or closing end dur-
ing operations in steps 3 and 4 above. If
this should accidentally be allowed to hap-
pen, repeat the process from step 1.
CAUTION
The safety mechanism is cancelled
just before the sunroof is fully
closed. This allows the sunroof to
close completely.
Therefore be especially careful not to
trap a finger by the sunroof.
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F19A085A
SunshadeSlide the sunshade manually to open and
close it.
CAUTION
Be careful that hands are not trapped
when closing the sunshade.
F19A084A
By the following operation, the sunshade
will open or close together with the sun-
roof.To openWhen the switch (3) is pressed, the sun-
shade and the sunroof open together.To closeWhen the switch (2) is pressed, the sun-
shade and the sunroof close together.NOTE
(1) If the sunroof is stopped midway, the
sunshade will no longer be able to
close together with the sunroof. In such
a situation, press the switch (3) to fully
open the sunroof and then press the
switch (2).
(2) When the sunroof is tilted up, the sun-
shade is automatically opened slightly.
(3) Be sure to tilt down the sunroof before
closing the sunshade.
(4) The sunshade cannot be closed with
the sunroof opened. Do not attempt to
close the sunshade when the sunroof
is opened.
WARNING
(1) Do not put head, hands or any-
thing else out of the sunroof
opening while driving the
vehicle.
(2) Never leave a child (or other per-
son who might not be capable of
safe operation of the sunroof
switch) in the vehicle alone.
(3) Before operating the sunroof,
make sure that there is nothing
capable of being trapped (head,
hand, finger, etc.).
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NOTE
( 1) When leaving the vehicle unat-
tended, make sure you close the sun-
roof and remove the ignition key.
( 2) Do not try to operate the sunroof if it
is frozen closed (after snow fall or dur-
ing extreme cold).
( 3) Do not sit or place heavy luggage on
the sunroof or roof opening edge.
( 4) Release the switch as soon as the
sunroof reaches the fully open or fully
closed position.
( 5) If the sunroof does not operate when
the sunroof switch is operated,
release the switch and check whether
something is trapped by the sun-
roof. If nothing is trapped, have the
sunroof checked at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
( 6) Depending on the models of ski car-
riers or roof carriers, the sunroof may
contact with the carrier when the sun-
roof is tilted up. Be careful when tilt-
ing up the sunroof if such a ski carrier
or a roof carrier is installed.
( 7) Be sure to close the sunroof com-
pletely when washing the vehicle or
when leaving the vehicle.( 8) Be careful, not to put any wax on the
weatherstrip (black rubber) around the
sunroof opening. If stained with wax,
the weatherstrip cannot maintain a
weatherproof seal with the sunroof.
( 9) After washing the vehicle or after it
has rained, wipe off any water that is
on the sunroof before operating it.
(10) Operating the sunroof repeatedly with
the engine stationary will run down the
battery. Operate the sunroof while the
engine is running.
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