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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
InstrumentsED01APD
1 - Speedometer
2 - Odometer
3 - Tachometer
4 - Fuel gauge
5 - Tripmeter
6 - Tripmeter reset button
7 - Water temperature gauge8 - Inclinometer*
9 - Thermometer*
10 - Voltage meter*
SpeedometerED03A-Ca
Type 1
The speedometer indicates the vehicle’s
speed in kilometers per hour (km/h).
Type 2
The speedometer indicates the vehicle’s
speed in miles per hour (mph) and kilome-
ters per hour (km/h).
4-2
D01A063
12
3
7 456
D03A026
Type 1 Type 2
D01A110
8910
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Odometer/TripmeterED03B-Fa
1 - Odometer
The odometer indicates the total dis-
tance the vehicle has travelled.
2 - Tripmeter
The tripmeter indicates the distance
travelled during a particular trip or
period.
Press the reset button (3) to return the
tripmeter indication to zero.
Fuel gaugeED05A-Cd
The fuel gauge indicates the fuel level in
the fuel tank irrespective of the ignition
switch position.
NOTE
Just after refueling, it takes time for the
correct fuel level to be indicated after turn-
ing on the ignition.
1 - Full
2 - Empty
CAUTIONDo not drive with an extremely low
fuel level; running out of fuel could
cause damage to the catalystic con-
verter.
TachometerED04A-Ja
Type 1: For diesel-powered vehicles
Type 2: For petrol-powered vehicles
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.
CAUTIONDuring travel, watch the tachometer
making sure that the engine speed
indication does not rise to the red
zone (excessive engine rpm).
4-3
D04A038
12
D03B003
1
23
D05A007
1
2
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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
6-3
H11A341
1,2
3456 7 891011
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How to enter frequencies in the
memory
As many as 12 UKW, 6 MW and 6 LW sta-
tion frequencies can be entered in the
memory.
Follow the steps described below.
1. Press either the TUNE/SEEK button
(6 or 7) to tune the frequency to be
entered in the memory.2. Press one of the Memory select but-
tons (8) until it beeps. The sound will
be momentarily interrupted while the
frequency is being entered into the
memory. The number of the button
corresponding to the entry into the
memory, and the frequency are dis-
played.
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 frequencies stored in the
memory.
6-5
H11A197
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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.
6-8
H11A200H11A199
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AshtrayEG32A-Hc
Front ashtray
Pull out the front ashtray to open. To re-
move the ashtray, pull it out while pressing
the stubber (A).
CAUTION(1) Put out matches and cigarettes
before they are placed in the
ashtray.
(2) Don’t put papers and other
things that burn into your ash-
trays. If you do, cigarettes or
other smoking materials could
set them on fire, causing dam-
age.
(3) Always close the ashtray. If left
open, other cigarette butts in the
ashtray may be rekindled.
Rear ashtray*EG12B-J
Pull the ashtray downward to open. To re-
move the ashtray, pull it out while pressing
the stubber (A).
Digital clockEG15B-Ac
The digital clock indicates the time with
the ignition switch in either “ON” or “ACC”
position.
Set the time by pressing the various but-
tons as described below.
1 - To adjust the hour
2 - To adjust the minutes
3 - To reset the minutes to zero
10:30 - 11:29 … Changes to 11:00
11:30 - 12:29 … Changes to 12:00
6-34
G32A042
A
G12B007
A
G15B046
123
Type 1
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NOTE
If the battery cables are disconnected dur-
ing repairs or for any other reason, reset
the clock to the correct time after they are
reconnected.Glove boxEG14BAZ
Type 1
1 - To open, pull the lever.
Accessory boxesEG14APD
Various small articles can be kept in here.
1 - Seat back pocket*
2 - Centre console box*
3 - Glove box
4 - Rear centre armrest with storage box*
5 - Secret box*
6 - Tray under seat*
6-35
G15B104
123
G14A087
123
6 45
G14B038
1
Type 1 Type 2
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FOR EMERGENCIES
CAUTION(1) Do not attempt to start the en-
gine by pulling or pushing the
vehicle.
It could damage your vehicle.
(2) Always wear protective eye gog-
gles when working near the
battery.
(3) Keep the battery out of the reach
of children.
NOTE
On vehicles with the anti-lock brake
system, if the vehicle is started in motion
without fully charging the battery, irregular
rotation of the engine might cause the
anti-lock brake warning lamp to illuminate.
Refer to “Anti-lock brake system (ABS)”
on page 5-33.
What to do if the engine
speed becomes unstable
after the battery is
replaced
EN38B-G
If the engine speed becomes unstable af-
ter the battery is replaced, reset the en-
gine using the following method:
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Place the gearshift lever (manual
transmission) in the “N” (Neutral) po-
sition or the selector lever (automatic
transmission) in the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion.
Stop the engine.
3. Restart the engine.
4. Turn off the heater/air conditioning.
5. Allow the engine to warm up until the
needle in the water temperature
gauge stabilizes near the centre of
the gauge.
6. Stop and restart the engine.
7. Allow the engine to idle for approxi-
mately 10 minutes.
8. When the engine speed stabilizes,
the resetting procedure is complete.
NOTE
If the engine speed remains unstable after
the resetting procedure has been per-
formed, have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer.
FusesEN09A-Na
Fuse block
To prevent damage to the electric system
due to short-circuiting or overloading,
each individual circuit is provided with a
fuse.
There are fuse boxes in the passenger
compartment and in the engine compart-
ment.
The fuse box in the passenger compart-
ment is located in front of the driver’s seat
as shown in the illustration.
8-30
N09A059
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