
GENERAL INFORMATION
EXTERIOR51-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M2510000101603
FEATURES
BETTER APPEARANCE
1. Two kinds of radiator grille have been provided.
2. Exclusive radiator grille and front bumper 
3. Exclusive rear bumper 
4. Side air dam
5. Tailgate spoiler
6. Rear wiper with resin arm
BETTER AERODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
7. Front and rear overfenders
8. Side air dam
9. Tailgate spoiler
10. Low air-resistance door mirrors
11. Front under cover
Improvement of cooling efficiency
12. Air guide panels have been installed behind the 
front bumper for efficient cooling of the radiator.
BETTER USER-FRIENDLINESS
13. Electric retractable remote controlled door mirror
BETTER PRODUCT PACKAGE
14. Vehicle speed sensitive intermittent time variable 
windshield wipers
15. Initial continuous operation and reverse inter-
locked operating rear intermittent wiper
16. Tailgate lower garnish< RALLIART Version-R>
SUPPORT RECYCLING OF RESOURCES
Aggressively uses PP (polypropylene) materials that 
are easy to recycle and easy to stamp material sym
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bols on the plastic (resin) parts.
AC601394
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10, 13
4, 8
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GENERAL INFORMATION
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION55-2
GENERAL INFORMATION
M2551000100759
For the heater and A/C system, the heater, the 
blower and the cooling unit are integrated as one unit 
to reduce weight and size. For A/C system, the man
-
ual A/C has been adopted.
FEATURES
IMPROVEMENTS IN COMFORT
•Adoption of low noise, large air volume heater 
and A/C system
•Adoption of smaller air intake box for larger pas-
senger leg space.
•Optimising the areas of the outside air induction 
hole and the air outlet improves ventilation per
-
formance as well as the quietness of the room
•Adoption of clean air filter with deodorant function 
for cleaner air in the compartment.
IMPROVEMENTS IN OPERATION 
PERFORMANCE
•Inside/outside air selection switch has been 
changed to a pushbutton switch.
•Improved operation ability by the enlarged tab on 
the dial knob
•Air amount and temperature only are controlled 
automatically for easier operation. 
RELIABLE VISUAL FIELD 
(IMPROVEMENT IN SAFETY)
•Current type defroster nozzle has been adopted 
to improve defogging performance (Shortens 
windshield fogging time).
•Defroster vents have been integrated to secure 
better defogging pattern.
•Black coin drop prevention ribs are used on the 
defroster to prevent its reflection on the wind
-
shield, providing sufficient field of vision for safety
IMPROVEMENTS IN FUEL ECONOMY
•Wider condenser area reduces load to the A/C 
and improves fuel consumption.
•Energy conservation control using outside air 
temperature sensor is adopted for vehicles with 
manual A/C as well. 
•A small-size, highly-efficient compressor has 
been adopted.
•Simpler wiring and weight reduction are achieved 
by installation of CAN communication system
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Adoption of  HFC134a for refrigerant. 
IMPROVEMENTS IN SERVICE QUALITY
•Reduction of refrigerant gas leakage and 
improvement in serviceability by incorporating 
condenser and receiver
•The layout of refrigerant line for better workability 
is adopted.
RESPONSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT
Reliable information transmission is achieved by 
connecting A/C-ECU and each ECU via CAN com
-
munication. 

HEATER UNIT
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION55-5
HEATER UNIT
M2551000800219
COOLING UNIT AND HEATER UNIT
AC313940AB
Air intake boxResistor 
(Power transistor)*Heater unit
Mode selection 
damper
Blower motor
Air mixing 
damper motor*
Mode selection 
damper
Heater core
Air mixing damper
Evaporator 
(Cooling unit)
Outside/Inside air 
selection damper
Outside/Inside air selection 
damper motor
Clean air filter
NO TE: *: Indicat e s vehicles with a u tomatic A/C.
The following co oling unit and  heate r  unit  have been  
inst
alled  for grea ter fan p o wer ,  red u ced  noise, an d 
imp
r oved  A/C p e rformance .
•The h eat er  unit int egra t es t he  hea ter ,  b l owe r ,  and  
co
oling unit for re duce d  weigh t  and size.
•Smaller  air int a ke b o x ha s be en ado pted fo r 
la
rger p a ssenge r leg  sp ace .
•The case has a crush able  structure so as to be  
crushe
d when a  collision  occurs, t hereby prote c t
-
ing p a ssenger s from imp a ct an d improving t he 
safety
. 
•Rehea ting  of heat er is minimise d to red u ce  A/ C 
lo
ad, the r eby imp r oving fue l  co nsumption.
•Clean air filter  with  deod orant  function  is inst alled 
for h
i ghe r comfort. 

A/C-ECU
HEATER, AIR CONDITIONER AND VENTILATION55-8
A/C-ECU
M2551001200179
CONTROL SYSTEM
The manual and automatic A/Cs have the following 
control functions.
ControlManual A/CAutomatic A/C
Automatic wind temperature change controlApplicableApplicable
Automatic outside/inside air selection controlApplicableApplicable
Idle-up controlApplicableApplicable
Cooling fun load controlApplicableApplicable
Cooling controlApplicableApplicable
Detection control for refrigerant leaksApplicableApplicable
MAX A/C controlNot applicableApplicable
Estimation control for compressor torqueApplicableApplicable
Defroster linked controlNot applicableApplicable
AUTOMATIC CHANGE CONTROL OF 
BLOW WIND TEMPERATURE 
(COMPRESSOR 
ENERGY-CONSERVATION CONTROL) 
Optimum ON/OFF control of the compressor is 
achieved according to the outside/inside air mode, 
air temperature (air temperature sensor), and insula
-
tion.
OUTSIDE/INSIDE AIR AUTO SWITCHING 
CONTROL
When the A/C is turned on in high ambient tempera-
ture, the recirculation function is automatically acti-
vated to cool down the passenger compartment and 
improve fuel consumption.
COOLING FUN LOAD CONTROL
Depending on the A/C load, the cooling fan cycle 
time is controlled and the exterior noise in the inter
-
mediary stage is decreased. Also, the load of the 
alternator is decreased to improve the fuel economy.
COOLING CONTROL
If air temperature is high, the CVT rotates at a high 
speed to prevent deterioration in cooling perform
-
ance. 
DETECTION CONTROL FOR 
REFRIGERANT LEAKS
When it is judged from the air temperature (air tem-
perature sensor) and the refrigerant pressure (A/C 
pressure sensor) that the refrigerant amount is the 
specified value or less, or the refrigerant pressure is 
abnormal, the compressor is forced to be cut off to 
protect the A/C system.
MAX A/C CONTROL 
When MAX COOL position is set, automatically the 
mode is changed to the inside air mode before the 
A/C is turned ON, thereby facilitating the operation 
for obtaining maximum cooling performance.
ESTIMATION CONTROL FOR 
COMPRESSOR TORQUE
Communication between the engine⋅CVT-ECU and 
A/C-ECU is made to control the engine according to 
the compressor torque for higher drivability and 
reduction in fuel consumption.
FORCIBLE DEFROSTER CONTROL 
When the defroster vents are selected, the A/C is 
automatically turned ON. At this time, the out
-
side/inside air selection damper is operated to the 
fresh-air position to defrost the windshield glass 
quickly. 

OIL COOLER<4G1>
ENGINE LUBRICATION12-7
OIL COOLER<4G1>
M2120008000020
AK402142
Oil outletOil inlet
To cylinder block
From oil filter
Coolant inlet
(from throttle body)
Coolant outlet
(to water inlet pipe)
Oil cooler boltOil cooler
AC
An
 oil cooler is used for  the vehicle wit h  a turb o-
charge r to improve the  per formance of cooling lubri-
cant.
By circulating the coolant  an d the o il within t he oil 
cooler
, he at is exchang ed an d the o il is coole d .  

GENERAL INFORMATION
MULTIPOINT FUEL INJECTION (MPI) <4A9>13A-3
SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
AK600486
Barometric pressure sensorThrottle valve control servo
Manifold absolute pressure
sensor
Engine coolant
temperature sensor
No.1 injector
No.2 injector
No.3 injector
No.4 injector
No.1 Ignition coil
No.2 Ignition coil
No.3 Ignition coil
No.4 Ignition coil
Engine control relay
Throttle valve control servo relay
A/C compressor relay
Fuel pump relay
Alternator G terminal
Cooling fan control relay
Purge control solenoid valve
Diagnostic output terminal
Intake air temperature sensor
Accelerator pedal
position sensor (main) Throttle position sensor (sub)
Camshaft position sensor
Crank angle sensor
Oxygen sensor (front)
Oxygen sensor (rear)
Alternator FR terminal
Inhibitor switch 
Detonation sensor
Ignition switch-IG
Ignition switch-ST
Stop lamp switch
Power supply
Accelerator pedel
position sensor (sub) Throttle position sensor (main) 
Throttle valve control unitEngine control unit
Engine-ECU 
Engine-CVT-ECU 
Throttle opening feedback control Oxygen sensor heater (front)
Oxygen sensor heater (rear)
[1] Fuel injection control
[2] Throttle valve opening control
     and idle speed control
[3] MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative
     Valve timing Electronic
     control system)
[4] Ignition timing control
[5] Engine control relay control
[6] Throttle valve control servo
     relay control
[7] Fuel pump relay control
[8] Oxygen sensor heater
     control
[9] Fan relay control
[10] A/C compressor relay
       control
[11] Alternator control
[12] Purge control
[13] EGR control 
[14] Diagnostic output
[15] RAM data transmission
Oil feeder control valve 
(for MIVEC)
EGR valve 
(Stepper motor) 
AB 

GENERAL INFORMATION
MULTIPOINT FUEL INJECTION (MPI) <4A9>13A-4
CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGRAM
AK600525
1  Oxygen sensor
    (front)4  Intake air temperature
    sensor
3  Manifold absolute
    presssure sensor
2  Oxygen sensor (rear) 3  Throttle valve control
    servo
10 Throttle position sensor 
(main)
2  Purge control
    solenoid valve
8  Engine coolant
    temperature sensor
9  Detonation sensor
7  Crank angle sensor
6  Camshaft position sensor
4 Oil feeder control valve
1  Injector
AB
M
1   Oxygen sensor (front)
2   Oxygen sensor (rear)
3   Manifold absolute
     presssure sensor
4   Intake air temperature
     sensor
5   Throttle position
     sensor 
(sub)
6   Camshaft position
     sensor
7   Crank angle sensor
8   Engine coolant
     temperature sensor
9   Detonation sensor
10 Throttle position
     sensor  (main) 1  Injector
2  Purge control
    solenoid valve
3  Throttle valve control
    servo
4  Oil feeder control
    valve
Power supply
Ignition switch-IG
Ignition switch-ST
Accelerator pedal
position sensor
(main)
Accelerator pedal
position sensor
(sub)
Alternator FR
terminal
Stop lamp switchEngine-ECUEngine control relay
Fuel pump relay 
A/C compressor relay
Throttle valve
control servo relay
Ignition coil
Cooling fan 
control relay
Diagnosis output
Alternator G terminal
Oxygen sensor heater
(front)
Oxygen sensor heater
(rear)
Canister Air
inlet
Catalytic converter From fuel
pump
5   Throttle position sensor 
(sub)
Barometric
pressure
sensor 

GENERAL INFORMATION
MULTIPOINT FUEL INJECTION (MPI) <4A9>13A-5
AK403079
1  Oxygen sensor
    (front)4  Intake air temperature
    sensor
3  Manifold absolute
    presssure sensor
2  Oxygen sensor (rear) 4  Throttle valve control
    servo
10 Throttle position sensor 
(main)
2  EGR valve
    (stepper motor) 3  Purge control
    solenoid valve
8  Engine coolant
    temperature sensor
9  Detonation sensor
7  Crank angle sensor
6  Camshaft position sensor
5 Oil feeder control valve
1  Injector
AC
1   Oxygen sensor (front)
2   Oxygen sensor (rear)
3   Manifold absolute
     presssure sensor
4   Intake air temperature
     sensor
5   Throttle position
     sensor (sub)
6   Camshaft position
     sensor
7   Crank angle sensor
8   Engine coolant
     temperature sensor
9   Detonation sensor
10 Throttle position
     sensor  (main) 1  Injector
2  EGR valve
    (stepper motor)
3  Purge control
    solenoid valve
4  Throttle valve control
    servo
5  Oil feeder control
    valve
Power supply
Ignition switch-IG
Ignition switch-ST
Accelerator pedal
position sensor
(main)
Accelerator pedal
position sensor
(sub)
Inhibitor switch
Alternator FR
terminal
Stop lamp switchEngine-
CVT-ECUEngine control relay
Fuel pump relay 
A/C compressor relay
Throttle valve
control servo relay
Ignition coil
Cooling fan 
control relay
Diagnosis output
Alternator G terminal
Oxygen sensor heater
(front)
Oxygen sensor heater
(rear)
Canister Air
inlet
Catalytic converter From fuel
pump
5   Throttle position sensor 
(sub)
Barometric
pressure
sensor