
Instruments and controls
Instruments ............................................................ 4- 2
Speedometer ......................................................... 4- 2
Tachometer ............................................................. 4- 3
Odometer/Tripmeter............................................... 4- 3
Fuel gauge .............................................................. 4- 4
Water temperature gauge...................................... 4- 5
Indication and warning lamps .............................. 4- 6
Combination headlamps,
dipper and turn signal switch ........................... 4-14
Headlamp levelling switch ................................... 4-16
Windscreen wiper and washer switch ................. 4-17
Rear window wiper and washer switch ............... 4-19
Headlamp washer switch ...................................... 4-19
Hazard warning flasher switch ............................. 4-20
Rear window demister switch .............................. 4-21
Front fog lamp switch ........................................... 4-22
Rear fog lamp switch............................................. 4-22
Rheostat (meter illumination control) .................. 4-23
Wiper deicer switch ............................................... 4-24
Horn switch ............................................................ 4-24
Room lamps ........................................................... 4-24
Rear personal lamp................................................ 4-25
Luggage compartment lamp ................................. 4-26
Multi centre display ............................................... 4-27
RV meter ................................................................. 4-40
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D01A229A
Instruments
ED01AOI
1- Speedometer
2- Fuel gauge
3- Water temperature gauge
4- Tachometer
5- Odometer/Tripmeter
6- Tripmeter reset button
D03A071A
ASpeedometer
ED03A-Na
Type A
The speedometer indicates the vehicle’s
speed in kilometres per hour (km/h).
D03A072A
BType B
The speedometer indicates the vehicle’s
speed in miles per hour (mph) and kilome-
tres per hour (km/h).
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D04A056A
Tachometer
ED04A-Ac
The tachometer indicates the engine speed
(r/min). The tachometer can help you obtain
more economical driving and also warns
you of excessive engine speeds.
CAUTION
During travel, watch the tachometer
making sure that the engine speed
indication does not rise to the red
zone (excessive engine rpm).
D03F040A
Odometer/Tripmeter
ED03FAJa
When the ignition switch is turned to the
“ON”position, odometer and tripmeter indi-
cations are given.
Every time the reset button (3) is pressed
lightly (less than 1 second), tripmeter indi-
cations (TRIP
and
) are changed.
1- Odometer
2- Tripmeter
3- Reset button
OdometerThe odometer indicates the total distance
the vehicle has travelled.
D03F018A
TripmeterThe tripmeter indicates the distance trav-
elled during a particular trip or period.
There are two tripmeter displays: TRIP
and
.
TRIP
can be used to measure the dis-
tance travelled since the current trip began.
At the same time, TRIP
can be used to
measure the distance from an intermedi-
ate location. To return the display to zero,
press the reset button for more than 1 sec-
ond. Only the currently displayed value will
be reset.
If TRIP
is displayed, for example, only
TRIPwill be reset.
NOTE
(1) Display TRIP
and
each have a
maximum distance of 999.9km.
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Accessory boxes ................................................ 6-62
Accessory socket ............................................... 6-61
Additional equipment ......................................... 9-21
Air purifier ........................................................... 6-55
Antenna .............................................................. 6-35
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ............................ 5-45
Armrest .............................................................. 3-13
Ashtray ............................................................... 6-60
Audio system anti-theft feature ......................... 6-32
Automatic air conditioning .................................. 6-43
Automatic transmission fluid ................................ 9-4
Automatic transmissionINVECS-II Sport Mode 5A/T(Intelligent & Innovative
Vehicle Electronic Control SystemII ) ........... 5-17
Auto-speed (cruise) control ................................ 5-53
Backdoor ............................................................ 2-10
Battery ................................................................. 9-6
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel-powered vehicles only) ..................... 8-23
Bonnet .................................................................. 2-9
Brake fluid ............................................................ 9-8
Brake pedal free play ......................................... 9-18
Braking ............................................................... 5-44
Capacities ........................................................ 10-16
Catalytic converter ............................................... 5-6
Cautions on handling of 4WD vehicles .............. 5-42
CD (Compact-Disc) player ................................. 6-30
Central door locks ................................................ 2-8
Changing a fuse ................................................. 8-33
Chassis number ................................................. 10-2
“Child-protection” rear doors (5-door models) ..... 2-6
Child restraint ..................................................... 3-33
Cigarette lighter .................................................. 6-59
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle ...................... 7-2
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle .................... 7-4
Clutch fluid ......................................................... 9-10
Clutch pedal free play ........................................ 9-18
Combination head lamps, dipper and turn signal switch ................................................... 4-14
Correct 4-wheel drive operation ......................... 5-38
Cup tray ............................................................. 6-65 Dimensions ........................................................ 10-6
Doors ................................................................... 2-4
Driving and alcohol ............................................ 1-13
Economical driving ............................................... 5-7
Electric remote-controlled outside
rear-view mirrors ............................................ 5-51
Electric window control ...................................... 2-12
Electrical system .............................................. 10-10
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) ............................... 2-2
Emergency starting ............................................ 8-25
Engine ................................................................ 10-9
Engine coolant ..................................................... 9-5
Engine number ................................................... 10-2
Engine oil ............................................................. 9-2
Engine overheating ............................................ 8-21
Exterior and interior lamp operation ................... 9-18
Front fog lamp switch ......................................... 4-22
Front heater/ Manual air conditioning .................................. 6-36
Front seat ............................................................. 3-6
Fuel consumption ............................................. 10-12
Fuel gauge ........................................................... 4-4
Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas leakage ......................... 9-17
Fuses ................................................................. 8-28
Genuine parts .................................................... 1-12
Glove box ........................................................... 6-63
Handling of cassette tapes ................................ 6-33
Hazard warning flasher switch ........................... 4-20
Headlamp levelling switch ................................. 4-16
Headlamps washer switch ................................. 4-19
Head restraints ................................................... 3-28
Heated seats ...................................................... 3-10
Hinges and latches lubrication ........................... 9-19
Horn switch ........................................................ 4-24
How to set a CD autochanger ........................... 6-31 If a tyre is punctured .......................................... 8-13
If the vehicle breaks down ................................... 8-2
Ignition switch ..................................................... 5-11
Indication and warning lamps .............................. 4-6
Inside rear-view mirror ....................................... 5-50
Installation of accessories .................................. 1-10
Installation position for warning triangle ............. 6-67
Instruments .......................................................... 4-2
Jack and jack handle ........................................... 8-5
Jacking up the vehicle ......................................... 8-8
Keyless entry system ........................................... 2-5
Keys ..................................................................... 2-2
Limited-slip differential ....................................... 5-48
Luggage compartment lamp .............................. 4-26
Luggage floor box .............................................. 6-66
Making a flat seat ............................................... 3-26
Making a luggage area ...................................... 3-14
Manual outside rear-view mirrors ...................... 5-51
Manual transmission .......................................... 5-15
Meter, gauge and indication/
warning lamp operation .................................. 9-18
MITSUBISHI active stability & traction control system (M-ASTC) .................. 5-57
Modifications/alterations to the electric or fuel systems ................................... 1-11
Multi centre display ............................................ 4-27
Notes regarding diesel fuel .............................. 10-14
Odometer/Tripmeter ............................................. 4-3
Operation under adverse driving conditions ......................................................... 8-2
Other specifications .......................................... 10-11
Outside rear-view mirror .................................... 5-50
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