To raise the head restraint, move it upward. To low-
er
the restraint, move it downward while pushing
the height adjusting knob (A) in the direction of the
arrow. After adjustment, push the head restraint
downward and make sure that it is locked. To remove
Lift
the head restraint with the height adjusting
knob (A) pushed in. To install
Confirm
that the head restraint is facing the correct
direction, and then insert it into the seatback while
pressing the height adjusting knob (A) in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrow. CAUTION
l
Confirm
that the height adjusting knob
(A) is correctly adjusted as shown in the
illustration, and also lift the head re-
straints to ensure that they do not come
out of the seatback. CAUTION
l
The
head restraints for the seats differ in
shape and size. When installing head re-
straints, make sure the head restraints
are fitted in their respective seats.
Failure to do so could cause serious in-
jury if involved in an accident. Seat and seat belts
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Making a luggage area
E00403400039WARNING
l If required, always operate the seating be-
fore the vehicle is in motion.
l After seat operations are made, ensure
the seating is locked in position by attempt-
ing to move the seat and seatback for-
ward and rearward without using the ad-
justing mechanism.
l The luggage compartment in the rear of
the vehicle should never be used as a play
area by children. Children should be seat-
ed with seat belts fastened when the vehi-
cle is in motion. Be sure that the rear seat-
backs are returned to their fully upright
position and locked in place. CAUTION
l
Do
not stack luggage above the seatback
height.
Secure the luggage firmly.
Otherwise, serious accidents could result
due to restricted rear vision or unrestrain-
ed objects entering the passenger compart-
ment during sudden braking.
l Make sure that the seat is operated by an
adult. If it is operated by a child, an unex-
pected accident might occur.
l When folding or storing the seat, be sure
not to catch your hand or leg. Stowing the third seat
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The
third seat can be stowed under the floor to cre-
ate a luggage area.
NOTE
l Each side of the third seats can be stowed in-
dependently of the other.
To stow 1. Remove the head restraints from the thirdseats. (Refer to “Head restraints” on page
2-11.)
2. Fold the seatback forward and make sure it is securely retained against the seat cushion.
(Refer to “Folding the seatbacks forward” on
page 2-11.)
NOTE l The seatback cannot be retained if any object
is trapped between the seatback and seat cush-
ion.
l If the seatback is not retained against the seat
cushion when the seat is stowed, it may get
caught on the floor and prevent the seat from
being returned to its original position. 3. Pull the belt (A) on the back of the seat cush-
ion until it clicks. 4. Tip
the entire seat backward. Hold the han-
dle (B) on the back of the seat cushion and
lower the seat into the floor. Seat and seat belts
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Seat belt reminder/warning lamp
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A
tone and warning lamp are used to remind the
driver to fasten the seat belt.
NOTE
l For the front passenger seat, the warning func-
tion works only while a person is sitting on
the seat. When the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion,
the warning lamp will illuminate and a tone
will sound for about 6 seconds. If the driver’s seat
belt remains unfastened for approximately
1 minute later, the warning lamp will flash and the
tone sound intermittently (each 12 times) when the
vehicle is driven. If the driver subsequently unfas-
tens the seat belt while driving, the warning lamp
and tone will issue further warnings. And if the
seat belt remains unfastened, the warning lamp and
tone will issue further warnings each time the vehi-
cle starts moving from a stop. When the seat belt is
fastened, the warnings will stop. WARNING
l In
order to reduce the risk of serious or fa-
tal injury in an accident, always wear
your own seat belt. Do not allow anyone
to ride in your vehicle unless he or she is
also seated and wearing a seat belt. Chil-
dren should additionally be restrained in
a secure child restraint system.
NOTE l When
luggage is placed on the front passen-
ger seat, a sensor in the seat cushion may, de-
pending on the weight and position of the lug-
gage, cause the warning tone to sound and
the warning lamp to come on.
Adjustable seat belt anchor (front
seats) E00405000433
The seat belt anchor height can be adjusted.
Move
the seat belt anchor (A) down with the lock
knob (B) depressed. To move the anchor up, slide
it without depressing the lock knob. WARNING
l When
adjusting the seat belt anchor, set
it at a position that is sufficiently high so
that the belt will make full contact with
your shoulder but will not touch your neck.
l Adjust the shoulder belt anchor only
when the vehicle is not in motion.
l Make sure the anchor is securely locked
in position after adjusting it.
Rear seat belt storage E00405300393
When the second (except centre) and third seat
belts
are not in use, store them as shown in the illus-
trations.
The openings in the front and rear of the holders
(A) can be used for storage. Seat and seat belts
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Instructions:
l For
small infants, an infant carrier should be
used. For small children whose height when
seated allows the shoulder belt to lie in con-
tact with the face or the throat, a child seat
should be used.
l The child restraint system should be appropri-
ate for your child’s weight and height and
properly fit in the vehicle. For a higher de-
gree of safety: THE CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEM SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN
THE REAR SEAT. WARNING
l When
installing a child restraint system,
refer to the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the restraint system. Fail-
ure to do so can result in severe or fatal
injury to your child.
l After installation, push and pull the child
restraint system back and forth, and side
to side, to see that it is properly secured.
If the child restraint system is not instal-
led securely, it may cause injury to the
child or other occupants in the case of ac-
cident or sudden stops.
l When the child restraint system is not in
use, keep your child or infant seat se-
cured with the seat belt or remove it from
the vehicle in order to prevent injury to
your child.
NOTE l Before
purchasing a child restraint system,
try installing it in the rear seat to make sure there is a good fit. Because of the location of
the
seat belt buckles and the shape of the seat
cushion, it may be difficult to securely install
some manufacturer’s child restraint systems.
If the child restraint system can be pulled for-
ward or to either side easily on the seat cush-
ion after the seat belt has been tightened,
choose another manufacturer’s child restraint
system.
Depending on the seating position in the ve-
hicle and the child restraint system that you
have, the child restraint can be attached us-
ing one of the following 2 locations: • To the lower anchorage in the rear seat,ONLY if the child restraint has ISOFIX
mountings (See page 2-27).
• To the seat belt (See page 2-28).
Older children E00406700192
Children who have outgrown the child restraint sys-
tem should be seated in the rear seat and wear com-
bination lap shoulder belt.
The lap portion of the belt should be snug and posi-
tioned
low on the abdomen so that it is below the
top of the hip-bone. Otherwise, the belt could in-
trude into the child’s abdomen during an accident
and cause injury. WARNING
l Children
who are not buckled up can be
thrown out of the vehicle in an accident.
l Children who are not buckled up can
strike other people in the vehicle in an ac-
cident. WARNING
l A
child should never be left unattended
in your vehicle. When you leave the vehi-
cle, take the child with you. Seat and seat belts
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Economical driving.......................................................................4-02
Driving, alcohol and drugs
........................................................... 4-02
Safe driving techniques ................................................................ 4-03
Running-in recommendations
.......................................................4-03
Parking brake................................................................................ 4-04
Parking.......................................................................................... 4-05
Steering wheel height adjustment .................................................4-06
Inside rear-view mirror ................................................................. 4-06
Outside rear-view mirrors ............................................................. 4-07
Ignition switch .............................................................................. 4-08
Steering wheel lock ...................................................................... 4-10
Starting..........................................................................................4-10
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)* .................................................... 4-12
Manual transmission* ................................................................... 4-13
Automatic transmission INVECS-II Sports Mode 4A/T (Intelligent & Innovative Vehicle Electronic Control
System II)*............................................................................... 4-15
Braking......................................................................................... 4-20
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ..................................................... 4-21
Power steering system.................................................................. 4-23
Active stability control (ASC)* .................................................... 4-23
Auto-speed (cruise) control* ........................................................ 4-25
Corner sensor system*.................................................................. 4-29
Cargo loads................................................................................... 4-32
Trailer towing ............................................................................... 4-34Starting and driving
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Safe driving techniques
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Driving
safety and protection against injury cannot
be fully ensured. However, we recommend that
you pay extra attention to the following:
Seat belts
Before starting the vehicle, make sure that you and
your passengers have fastened your seat belts.
Floor mats WARNING
l Keep
floor mats clear of the pedals by cor-
rectly laying floor mats that are suitable
for the vehicle.
To prevent the floor mats from slipping
out of position, securely retain them us-
ing the hook etc.
Note that laying a floor mat over a pedal
or laying one floor mat on top of another
can obstruct pedal operation and lead to
a serious accident. Carrying children in the vehicle
l Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key in the ignition and children inside the ve-
hicle.
Children may play with the driving con-
trols and this could lead to an accident.
l Make sure that infants and small children are
properly restrained in accordance with the
laws and regulations, and for maximum pro-
tection in case of an accident.
l Prevent children from playing in the luggage
compartment. It is quite dangerous to allow
them to play there while the vehicle is moving.
Loading luggage
When loading luggage, be careful not to load
above the height of seats. This is dangerous not on-
ly because rearward vision will be obstructed, but
also the luggage may be projected into the passen-
ger compartment under hard braking. Running-in recommendations
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During
the running-in period for the first 1,000 km
(620 miles), it is advisable to drive your new vehi-
cle using the following precautions as a guideline
to aid long life as well as future economy and per-
formance.
l Do not race the engine at high speeds.
l Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking
and prolonged high-speed running.
l Keep to the running-in speed limit shown be-
low.
Please note that the legal speed limits must
be adhered to.
l Do not exceed loading limits.
l Refrain from towing a trailer.
Vehicles with M/T
5 M/T Shift point Speed limit
1
st
gear 30 km/h (19 mph) 2
nd
gear 60 km/h (37 mph) 3
rd
gear 95 km/h (59 mph) 4
th
gear 120 km/h (74 mph) 5
th
gear 155 km/h (96 mph) Starting and driving
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Steering wheel height adjustment
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To
adjust the steering wheel height, release the tilt
lock lever while holding the steering wheel by
hand, and raise or lower the steering wheel to the
desired height.
After adjustment, securely lock the lever by pulling
it upward. 1- Locked
2-
Release WARNING
l After
adjusting to the desired height,
check to be sure that the lever is locked.
l Do not attempt to adjust the steering
wheel while you are driving the vehicle.
l When releasing the tilt lock lever, move it
to the release position (2) and hold the
steering wheel by hand to prevent it fall-
ing to the lowest position. Inside rear-view mirror
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Adjust
the rear-view mirror only after making any
seat adjustments so you have a clear view to the
rear of the vehicle. WARNING
l Do
not attempt to adjust the rear-view
mirror while driving. This can be danger-
ous.
Always adjust the mirror before driving.
Adjust the rear-view mirror to maximize the view
through the rear window.
To adjust the vertical mirror position
It
is possible to move the mirror up and down to ad-
just its position. To reduce the glare
The
lever (A) at the bottom of the mirror can be
used to adjust the mirror to reduce the glare from
the headlamps of vehicles behind you during night
driving. 1- Normal
2-
Anti-glare Starting and driving
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
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Environmental
conditions can have an effect on
braking. During sudden braking when there is
snow, ice, oil, water etc. on the road surface, a skid
may occur. In this situation, steering control and
braking effectiveness is reduced and the stopping
distance is increased. The vehicle may also go into
an uncontrolled spin.
The ABS helps prevent the wheels from locking dur-
ing braking, thus maintaining directional stability,
ensuring controllability and providing optimum
braking force.
Driving hints
l With ABS fitted, steering during sudden brak-
ing (when the ABS functions) differs slightly
from when the brakes are not being applied.
Steer the vehicle carefully in these conditions.
l Always maintain the same distance from the
vehicle in front of you as you would for a ve-
hicle not equipped with ABS.
Compared with vehicles not fitted with ABS,
your vehicle may require a longer stopping
distance in the following cases:
• Driving on gravel or snow-covered roads.
• Driving with tyre chains installed.
• Driving on roads where the road surfaceis pitted or has other differences in sur-
face height.
• Driving on bumpy roads or other poor driv- ing surfaces. l
Operation of ABS is not restricted to situa-
tions where brakes are applied suddenly.
This system may also operate to prevent
wheel lock when you are driving over man-
holes, steel road-work plates, or the vehicle
is driven over steps or level differences in
the road, road markings, or other surfaces
which are difficult for the wheels to grip.
l When the ABS is activated, you may feel the
brake pedal pulsating and hear a characteris-
tic noise. Also at this time, it may feel as if
the pedal attempts to resist being depressed.
In this situation, to let the ABS work for
you, just hold the brake pedal down more
firmly. Do not pump the brake. This will
result in reduced braking performance. CAUTION
l
Even
the ABS cannot prevent the natural
laws of physics from acting on the vehi-
cle. It cannot for instance avoid accidents
that may result from excessive speed on
bends or following another vehicle too
closely or aquaplaning. It should remain
the driver’s task to observe safety precau-
tions to judge speeds and brake applica-
tions correctly in such conditions.
l Be sure to use tyres of the same type and
size on 4 wheels.
If tyre types or sizes are mixed, ABS may
not function normally. CAUTION
l
Never
install a limited-slip differential,
which is not a MITSUBISHI MOTORS
genuine part, as the ABS may not func-
tion normally.
We recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
ABS warning lamp E00607200721
The ABS warning lamp should illuminate when the
ignition
switch is turned “ON”, and should go off
in a few seconds. Starting and driving
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