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Resetting the averag
e fuel consumption
Press the “RESET” function button to reset the average fuel consumption indication.NOTE●
The average fuel co
nsumption can be reset separately for
the auto reset mode and for the manual reset mode.
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When you turn the ignition key to the “ON” position about four hours (or more) after turning it from the “ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position in the autoreset mode, the average fuel
consumption indication will
automatically be reset.
Driving range
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This value (A) shows the distance
(in km or miles) that can be
driven on the fuel remaining in the fuel tank. The driving range is graphed every 5 minutes and the data for up to 4 hours areshown in (B).
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Resetting the average speed Press the “RESET” function button
to reset the average vehicle
speed.NOTE●
The average speed can be reset separately for the auto reset mode and for the manual reset mode.
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When you turn the ignition key to the “ON” position about four hours (or more) after turning it from the “ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position in the autoreset mode, the average speed
indication will automati-
cally be reset.
Outside temperature
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The outside temperature is gr
aphed every 5 minutes and the
data for up to 4 hours are shown in (A). The current outside temperature is shown in (B).
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If the lamps do not turn on or off with the switch in the “AUTO” position, manually operate the switch and we recommend you to have your vehicle checked.
Daytime running lamp
*
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and the lamp switch is set to the “OFF” position, the low beam of the head-lamps, tail lamps, etc., will illuminate.Lamps (headlamps, fog lamps, etc.) auto-cutout function●
If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi- tion or removed from the ignition switch, and without opening the driver’s door for 3 minutes while the lamp switch in the “ ” position, the lamps will turn off auto- matically.
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If the ignition key is turned to “LOCK” or “ACC” posi- tion or removed from the ignition switch and the driver’s door is opened within 3 minutes while the lamp switch in the “ ” position, a buzzer will sound to warn the driver that the lamps have not been turned off, and these lamps will automatically turn off.
NOTE●
The lamp auto-cutout will not function when the lamp switch is in the “ ” position.
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When the ignition key has b
een turned to either the
“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignition switch with the lamp switch in the “ ” position, and the lamp switch is returned to the “OFF” position within approximately 3 minutes, the auto-cutout function will notbe activated.
When you want to keep the lamps on●
Turn the lamp switch in the “OFF” position while the ignition key is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position.
●
Turn on the lamps with the switch in the “ ” or “ ” position again, then the lamps will remain on.
●
Remove the ignition key.
NOTE●
For further information, we recommend you to consult MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service Point.
Lamp monitor buzzer
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If the driver’s door is opened when the ignition key is in the“LOCK” or “ACC” position or removed from the ignitionswitch while the lamps are on,
a buzzer will sound to remind
the driver to turn off the lamps. When the lamp auto-cutout func
tion acts, the buzzer will stop
automatically.
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Hazard warning flasher switch
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Use the hazard warning flasher switch when the vehicle has to be parked on the road for any emergency. The hazard warning flashers can always be operated, regard-less of the position of the ignition key. Push the switch to turn on the
hazard warning flashers, all turn-
signal lamps flash continuously. To turn them off, push the switch again.NOTE●
It is possible for a buzzer to
sound with flashing of the
turn-signal lamps. For furt
her information, we recom-
mend you to consult a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-ized Service Point.
Fog lamp switch
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Front fog lamp switch*
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The front fog lamps illuminate only when the headlamps or taillamps are on. Push the switch to turn on the front fog lamps,and push the switch again to turn them off. The indication lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate while the front fog lamps are on.LHD RHD
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Floor mats Carrying children in the vehicle
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Never leave your vehicle unattended with the key in the ignition and children inside the vehicle. Children mayplay with the driving controls
and this could lead to an
accident.
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Make sure that infants and small children are properly restrained in accordance with the laws and regulations, and for maximum protection
in case of an accident.
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Prevent children fr
om playing in the luggage compart-
ment. It is quite dangerous to allow them to play there while the vehicle is moving.
Loading luggageWhen loading luggage, be careful not to load above the height of seats. This is dangerous no
t only because rearward vision
will be obstructed, but also the luggage may be projected into the passenger compartment under hard braking.
WARNING
!●
Keep floor mats clear of th
e pedals by correctly lay-
ing floor mats that are suitable for the vehicle. To prevent the floor mats from slipping out of posi- tion, securely retain th
em using the hook etc.
Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal or laying one floor mat on top of an
other can obstruct pedal
operation and lead to a serious accident.
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NOTE●
If your vehicle is equipped with A/T, be sure to apply the parking brake before moving the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position. If you move
the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position before applying the parking brake, itmay be difficult to disengage the selector lever from the “P” (PARK) position when next you drive the vehicle, requiring application of a strong force to the selector leverto move from the “P” (PARK) position.
Parking with the engine runningNever leave the engine running while you take a short sleep/rest or while you open or cl
ose a gate or garage door, etc.
Also, never leave the engine running in a closed or poorly ven-tilated place. Leaving the engine
running risks injury or death
from accidentally moving the g
earshift lever (on M/T vehicles)
or the selector lever (on A/T
vehicles) or the accumulation of
toxic exhaust fumes in the passenger compartment.Where you park When leaving the vehicleAlways remove the key from the ignition switch and lock all doors (including the backdoor) when leaving the vehicle unat- tended.Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
Steering wheel height adjustment
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1. Release the tilt lock lever
while holding the steering wheel
up.
2. Adjust the steering wheel
to the desired height.
3. Securely lock the steering wheel by pulling the tilt lock
lever fully upward.
WARNING
!●
Do not park your vehicle in
areas where combustible
materials such as dry grass or leaves can come incontact with a hot exhaust,
since a fire could occur.
A- Locked B- Release
WARNING
!●
Do not attempt to adjust
the steering wheel while
you are driving the vehicle.
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Automatic extension of mirrorsIf the engine is stopped and st
arted with the mirrors retracted,
the mirrors automatically extend
for safety when the vehicle
speed reaches 30 km/h (19 mph).Heated mirror*
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To demist or defrost the outside rear-view mirrors, press the rear window demister switch. The indication lamp (C) will illuminate while the demister is on.The heater will be turned off automatically in about 20 minutes.
Ignition switch
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LOCKThe engine is stopped and the steering wheel locked. The keycan only be inserted and removed in this position.ACCThe engine is stopped, but the
electrical devices such as the
radio and cigarette lighter can be operated.ONThe engine is running, and al
l the vehicle’s electrical devices
can be operated.STARTThe starter motor operates. After
the engine has started, release
the key and it will automatically return to the “ON” position.Vehicles with M/T Vehicles with A/T
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NOTE●
For vehicles equipped with Daytime Running Lamps, when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the headlamp low beams etc. are turned on. Refer to “Headlamps” on page 3-58.
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Your vehicle is equipped wi
th an electronic immobilizer.
To start the engine, the ID code which the transponder inside the key sends must match the one registered to theimmobilizer computer. Refer to “Electronic immobilizer” on page 1-3.
Ignition switch illuminationIn the situations listed below, the ignition switch illumination comes on to facilitate insertion or removal of the ignition key.●
When any door or the backdoor is opened, the ignition switch illumination comes on. When it is closed, the igni- tion switch illumination becomes steadily dimmer untilcompletely going off about 15 seconds later.
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When the ignition key is removed with all the doors and the backdoor closed, the ignition switch illuminationcomes on and stays on
for about 15 seconds.
The ignition switch illumination immediately goes off if any of the following actions is taken while it is on. ●
All the doors and the backdoor are closed, and the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
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All the doors and the backdoor
are locked using the cen-
tral door locking function.
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All the doors and the backdoo
r are locked using the key-
less entry system (if so equipped).
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