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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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Driving, alcohol and drugs
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Driving after drinking alcohol is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired even with bloodalcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you have been drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab or a friend,
or use public transportation.
Drinking coffee or taking a cold shower will not make you sober. Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs affect youralertness, perception and reacti
on time. Consult with your doc-
tor or pharmacist before driving while under the influence of any of these medications.
Safe driving techniques
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Driving safety and protection against injury cannot be fully ensured. However, we recommen
d that you pay extra attention
to the following:Seat beltsBefore starting the vehicle, make sure that you and your pas-sengers have fastened your seat belts.
WARNING
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NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE. Your perceptions are less accurate, your reflexes areslower and your judgme
nt is impaired.
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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
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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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Parking
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To park the vehicle, fully enga
ge the parking
brake, and then
move the gearshift lever to th
e 1st or “R” (Reverse) position
for vehicles with M/T, or set
the selector lever to the “P”
(PARK) position on A/T vehicles.Parking on a hillTo prevent the vehicle from rolling, follow these procedures:Parking on a downhill slopeTurn the front wheels toward the kerb and move the vehicleforward until the kerb side wheel gently touches the kerb.Apply the parking brake and place
the gearshift lever into the
“R” (Reverse) position (with M/T) or the selector lever into the “P” (PARK) position (with A/T).If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.Parking on an uphill slopeTurn the front wheels away from
the kerb and move the vehicle
back until the kerb side wheel gently touches the kerb.Apply the parking brake and place
the gearshift lever into the
1st position (with M/T) or the selector lever into the “P” (PARK) position (with A/T).If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
CAUTION
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Before driving, be sure that the parking brake is fully released and brake warning lamp is off.If a vehicle is driven wi
thout releasing the parking
brake, the brake will be
overheated, resulting in
ineffective brak
ing and possible brake failure.
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When you intend to apply
the parking brake, firmly
press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a com- plete stop before pullin
g the parking brake lever.
Pulling the parking brake
lever with the vehicle
moving could make the rear
wheels lock up, thereby
making the vehicle unstable.
It could also cause the
parking brake to malfunction.
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If the brake warning lamp
does not extinguish when
the parking brake is fully released, the brake system may be abnormal. Have your vehicle checked immediately.For details, refer to “Bra
ke warning lamp” on page
3-13.
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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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Inside rear-view mirror
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Adjust the rear-view mirror only
after making any seat adjust-
ments so you have a clear view
to the rear of the vehicle.
Adjust the rear-view mirror to maximize the view through the rear window.To adjust the vertical mirror positionIt is possible to move the mirror up and down to adjust its posi- tion.
WARNING
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Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view mirror while driving. This can be dangerous. Always adjust the mirror before driving.
Type 1 Type 2
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Outside rear-view mirrors
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Compound curved-surface mirror*On the driver’s side, a compound curved-surface mirror is used, while on the front passenger’s side, a single curved-sur- face mirror is used. While the single curved-surface
mirror has a fixed curvature,
the compound curved-surface mirr
or has different curvatures
between the inner and outer sides of the boundary line (A).The inner side of the boundary line provides the same vision as that available from an ordinary door mirror. However, the outer side of the boundary line provides a widerangle of vision compared to an ordinary door mirror.
To adjust the mirror position
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The outside rear-view mirrors can
be operated when the igni-
tion switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
1- Compound curved-surface mirror 2- Single curved-surface mirror
WARNING
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The sense of distance that
you get from an object
you see on the inner side of
the mirror boundary line
differs from the sense of distance that you get from an object you see on the outer side. An object you see on the
outer side of the boundary
line of the mirror will look farther away than actu- ally is as compared with
an object you see on the
inner side.WARNING
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Do not attempt to adjust the rear-view mirrors while driving. This can be dangerous. Always adjust the mirrors before driving.
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Your vehicle is equipped
with convex type mirrors.
Please take into considera
tion, that objects you see
in the mirror will look
smaller and farther away
compared to a normal flat mirror. Do not use this mirror to estimate distance of follow- ing vehicles when changing lanes.
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Steering wheel lock
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To l o c kRemove the key at the “LOCK” position. Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.To unlockTurn the key to the “ACC” position while moving the steering wheel slightly right and left.
Starting
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Tips for starting●
Do not continuously operate the starter motor longer than 10 seconds; doing so could run down the battery. If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch back to“LOCK” position, wait a few seconds, and then try again. Trying repeatedly with the starter motor still turning will damage the starter mechanism.
CAUTION
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Remove the key when leaving the vehicle. In some countries, it is pr
ohibited to leave the key on
the vehicle when parked.
WARNING
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Never run the engine in a cl
osed or poorly ventilated
area any longer than is needed to move your vehiclein or out of the area. Carbon monoxide gases are odourless and can be fatal.CAUTION
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Never attempt to start the engine by pushing or pull- ing the vehicle.
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Do not run the engine at hi
gh rpm or drive the vehi-
cle at high speed until th
e engine has had chance to
warm up.
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Release the ignition key as
soon as the engine starts
to avoid damaging the starter motor.
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If your vehicle is equipp
ed with a turbocharger, do
not stop the engine immedi
ately after high-speed or
uphill driving. First allow the engine to idle to give the turbocharger a chance to cool down.
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