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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Thermometer*ED10A-Ta
The thermometer displays the tempera-
tures outside the vehicle when the ignition
switch is at “ACC” or “ON”.
NOTE
(1) The external temperature displayed
may differ from the actual tempera-
ture on account of surrounding condi-
tions, driving conditions, etc.
(2) Temperatures outside the vehicle that
are below -30 °C or over 70 °C will re-
sult in an error message being dis-
played (-E °C, E °C).
If an error message is displayed even
though the actual t emperature is
within the range of -30 °C to 70 °C
contact an authorized MITSUBISHI
dealer for inspection of the ther-
mometer’s thermo sensor.
Volt meter*ED09A-F
The volt meter indicates the battery volt-
age.
While the engine is running, the meter
should indicate somewhere between 12 V
and 16 V.
If the needle is consistently below 11 V or
rises above 16 V, there is something
wrong with either the battery or the
charging system. Consult an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
NOTE
The meter indication may fall below 11 V
when the engine is started; this is normal,
however, and does not indicate a mal-
function.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission
2WD
*1with overdrive switched OFF
*2with overdrive switched ON
4WD
*1with overdrive switched OFF
*2with overdrive switched ON
STARTING AND DRIVING
Running-in
recommendations
EA01APD
During the running-in period for the first
1,000 km, it is advisable to drive your new
vehicle using the following precautions as
a guideline to aid long life as well as future
economy and performance.
(1) Do not race the engine at high speeds.
(2) Avoid rapid starting, accelerating,
braking and prolonged high-speed
running.
(3) Keep to the running-in speed limit
shown below.
Please note that the legal speed limits
displayed must be adhered to.
(4) Do not exceed loading capacity.
(5) Refrain from towing a trailer.
Vehicles with manual transmission
2WD4WD
Petrol-powered vehicles
Diesel-powered vehicles
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Drive rangeSpeed limit km/h (mph)
With
turbochargerWithout
turbocharger
1st 20 (12) 20 (12)
2nd 40 (24) 35 (21)
3rd 65 (40) 55 (34)
4th 85 (52) 85 (52)
5th 100 (62) 105 (65)
Drive range
Speed limit km/h (mph)
2H, 4H4L
1st 25 (15) 10 (6)
2nd 50 (31) 25 (15)
3rd 75 (46) 40 (24)
4th 105 (65) 55 (34)
5th 125 (77) 65 (40)
Drive range
Speed limit km/h (mph)
“L” (LOW)
25 (15)
“2” (SECOND)
50 (31)
“D” (DRIVE)
75 (46)*
1
105 (65)*
2
Drive
range
Speed limit km/h (mph)
Vehicles with
205/80R16
tyre sizeVehicles with
265/70R16
tyre size
2H, 4H4L2H, 4H4L
“L”
(LOW)30 (18) 15 (9) 30 (18) 15 (9)
“2”
(SECOND)55 (34) 30 (18) 60 (37) 30 (18)
“D”
(DRIVE)85 (52)*1
125 (77)*245 (27)*1
65 (40)*285 (52)*1
125 (77)*245 (27)*1
65 (40)*2
Drive
range
Speed limit km/h (mph)
Vehicles with
205/80R16 tyre size
Vehicles with
265/70R16 tyre size
2H, 4H4L2H, 4H4L
1st20 (12) 10 (6) 20 (12) 10 (6)
2nd35 (21) 20 (12) 40 (24) 20 (12)
3rd60 (37) 30 (18) 65 (40) 30 (18)
4th85 (52) 45 (27) 90 (55) 45 (27)
5th105 (65) 55 (34) 110 (68) 55 (34)
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FOR PLEASANT DRIVING
To listen to the radioEH30BPD
1 - PWR (On-off switch)
2 - VOL (Volume control)
3 - BASS (Bass tone control)/
(PULL) TREB (Treble tone control)
4 - BAL (Left/right balance control)/
(PULL)FADE (Front/rear balance control)*
5 - UML (UKW/MW/LW selection) button
6 - TUNE/SEEK/DISC (Down-step/Down-seek) button
7 - TUNE/SEEK/DISC (Up-step/Up-seek) button
8 - Memory select buttons
9 - Frequency display/Tape travel display window
10 - Preset memory number display
11 - ST (Stereo indicator)
*: Vehicle with 4 speakers only
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Radio data system (RDS)EH30C-Ea
1 - PTY (Program type) button
2 - TP (Traffic program) button
3 - UM/ (UKW/MW/LW selection) button
4 - TUNE/SEEK (Down-step/Down-seek) button
5 - TUNE/SEEK (Up-step/Up-seek) button
6 - Memory select buttons
7 - Frequency display
8 - PTY (Program type) indicator
9 - RDS (Radio data system) indicator
10 - TP (Traffic program) indicator
11 - AF (automatic retuning function) indicator
12 - REG (Regional program) indicator
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RDS uses PI (program identification) sig-
nal and AF(alternative frequency) list
transmitted in addition to the normal UKW
broadcasting programs, and pick up the
UKW stations that are transmitting the
same program from the EON (enhanced
other network) and automatically tunes
to the station with the strongest signal
intensity.
Therefore, you can continue listening to
one program in, for example, a long dis-
tance driving without returning to other
station transmitting the same program
when you are leaving the service area of
the currently receiving station.
The RDS radio also features the limited
reception of the program types, the break-
in reception of the traffic announcement
and emergency broadcast, and the lim-
ited/unlimited reception of the regional
programs.PTY (Program type)
RDS broadcasts are classified according
to program type (PTY) as follows. Use the
TUNE/SEEK button (4 or 5) to select your
desired PTY.
1. SPEECH
2. NEWS
3. AFFAIRS
4. INFO (Information)
5. SPORT
6. EDUCATE (Education)
7. DRAMA
8. CULTURE
9. SCIENCE
10. VARIED
11. MUSIC
12. POP M
13. ROCK M
14. M.O.R.M. (Middle of road music)
15. LIGHT M (Light/classic)
16. CLASSIC
17. OTHER M (Other music)
NOTE
If “1” or “11” is selected, the program
search is made widely under the category
of speech or music.Automatic retuning function
The automatic retuning function finds sta-
tions that are broadcasting the same pro-
gram and automatically tunes to the sta-
tion with the strongest signal.
Press the UML button (3) for more than 2
seconds, and the AF indicator (11) will illu-
minate in display (7). Press the UML but-
ton for more than 2 seconds again to re-
set.
PI (Program identification)
When listening to stations programmed
into the Memory select buttons (6), you
may listen to broadcasts with the same PI.
If the very same station as memorized
cannot be received, a station broadcast-
ing the same program in the same net-
work is automatically selected. The dis-
play (7) will then show the REG indicator
(12).
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To search for a broadcast of desired pro-
gram type:
1. Press the PTY button (1)
2. Press the TUNE/SEEK button (4 or 5)
for less than 1 second at a time to se-
lect your desired PTY.
3. Two seconds after a desired PTY has
been selected, the radio will begin to
search for a broadcast of your se-
lected PTY.
During search, “PTY” on the display
blinks, and the radio will begin to
search for a broadcast of your se-
lected PTY.
4. When the radio picks up a station with
your desired PTY, the display will
show the name of the station.NOTE
(1) If the TUNE/SEEK button (4 or 5) is
pressed for more than 1 second, the
radio will try to find out another broad-
cast of the same program type as cur-
rently selected.
(2) If no station is found with your desired
PTY, the display will show “EMPTy”
for around 5 seconds, and the radio
will return to the previous station.How to enter PTYs in the memory
As many as 6 PTYs can be entered in the
memory.
Follow the steps described below.
1. Press either the TUNE/SEEK button
(4 or 5) to tune the PTY to be entered
in the memory.
2. Press one of the Memory select but-
tons (6) until it beeps. The sound will
be momentarily interrupted while the
PTY is being entered into the mem-
ory. The number of the button corre-
sponding to the entry into the mem-
ory, and the PTY are displayed.
3. The preset memory setting is re-
trieved by pressing the button and
then releasing it within 2 seconds.
NOTE
Disconnecting the battery terminal
erases all PTYs stored in the memory.Traffic information
The radio will automatically tune in to traf-
fic information broadcasts while receiving
UKW broadcasts, playing cassettes or
CD. To select this function, follow the in-
structions below:
1. Press the TP button (2). The display
will show “TP” (10). If the RDS data
can be read, the display will show
“RDS” (9). If not, the display will show
“NO RDS” for about 5 seconds.
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2. If the radio detects traffic information
on either the station currently se-
lected or on another station, the dis-
play will show “TRAF INF” for 5 sec-
onds followed by a 2-second indica-
tion of the frequency. Then, it will
show the name of the station broad-
casting the traffic information to which
you will listen. If the volume level is
too low to hear the traffic information,
the radio will automatically optimize
the volume level. When the traffic in-
formation broadcast is over, the previ-
ously received program will be recov-
ered automatically.
3. Press the TP button (2) to return to
the previous condition.Emergency broadcasts
If an emergency broadcast is caught while
receiving a UKW broadcast or playing
back a cassette tape or CD with the igni-
tion switch in “ACC” or “ON” position, the
display will show “ALARM” and the emer-
gency broadcast will interrupt the current
program. If the volume level is too low to
hear the emergency broadcasts, the radio
will automatically optimize the volume
level. When the emergency broadcast is
over, the previously received program will
be recovered automatically.
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To listen to a tapeEH30D-F
1 - Cassette eject button
2 - Cassette slot
3 - APS (Auto program sensor rewind) button
4 - APS (Auto program sensor forward) button
5 - (Fast rewind) button
6 - (Fast forward) button
7 - RPT (Repeat) button
8 - (Dolby noise reduction) button
9 - TAPE button
10 - (Tape direction selection) button
11 - Tape travel display window
12 - RPT (Repeat mode) indicator
13 - (Dolby noise reduction) indicator
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