NOTE
l If
genuine leather is wet with water or is wash-
ed in water, wipe off water as quickly as pos-
sible with a dry, soft cloth.
If left damp, mildew may grow.
l The genuine leather surface may be damaged
if a nylon brush or synthetic fibre is rubbed
hard against it.
l Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene,
alcohol and petrol, acid or alkaline solvents
may discolour the genuine leather surface.
Be sure to use neutral detergents.
l Remove dirty patches or oil substances quick-
ly as they can stain genuine leather.
l The genuine leather surface may harden and
shrink if it is exposed to direct sun for long
hours. When your vehicle is parked, place it
in the shade as much as possible.
l When the temperature of the vehicle interior
rises in summer, vinyl products left on the
genuine leather seat may deteriorate and
stick to the seat. Cleaning the exterior of your
vehicle E00900700182
If
the following is left on your vehicle, it may
cause corrosion, discolouration and stains, wash
the vehicle as soon as possible.
l Seawater, anti-freeze for road use.
l Soot and dust, iron powder from factories,
chemical substance (acids, alkalis, coal-tar,
etc.).
l Droppings from birds, carcasses of insects,
tree sap, etc.
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Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up
from
the road surface can damage the paint coat
and body of your vehicle if left in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to pro-
tect your vehicle from this damage. This will also
be effective in protecting it from environmental el-
ements such as rain, snow, salt air, etc.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Park the
vehicle in the shade and spray it with water to re-
move dust. Next, using an ample amount of clean
water and a car washing brush or sponge, wash the
vehicle from top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft cloth. After
washing the vehicle, carefully clean the joints and
flanges of the doors, bonnet, etc., where dirt is like-
ly to remain. CAUTION
l
When
washing the under side of your ve-
hicle or wheel, be careful not to injure
your hands.
l Refrain from using a car wash as its brush-
es may scratch the paint surface, causing
it to lose its gloss.
Scratches will be especially visible on
darker coloured vehicles.
l Never spray or splash water on the electri-
cal components in the engine compart-
ment, as this may adversely affect engine
starting.
Exercise caution also when washing the
underbody; be careful not to spray water
into the engine compartment.
l Some types of hot water washing equip-
ment apply high pressure and heat to the
vehicle. They may cause heat distortion
and damage to the vehicle resin parts and
may result in flooding of the vehicle inte-
rior. Therefore; observe the following.
• Maintain a distance of approx. 50 cmor more between the vehicle body and
the washing nozzle.
• When washing around the door glass, hold the nozzle at a distance of more
than 50 cm and at right angles to the
glass surface.
l Using an automatic car wash, pay atten-
tion to the following items, referring to
the operation manual or consulting a car
wash operator. If the following procedure
is not followed, it could result in damage
to your vehicle.
• The outside mirrors are retracted. Vehicle care
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Service precautions
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Adequate
care of your vehicle at regular intervals
serves to preserve the value and appearance as long
as possible.
Maintenance items as described in this owner’s man-
ual can be performed by the owner.
We recommend you to have the periodic inspection
and maintenance performed by a MITSUBISHI
MOTORS Authorized Service Point or another spe-
cialist. In the event a malfunction or other problem
is discovered, we recommend you to have it
checked and repaired. This section contains infor-
mation on inspection maintenance procedures that
you can do yourself. Follow the instructions and
cautions for each of the various procedures. WARNING
l When
checking or servicing the inside of
the engine compartment, make sure the
engine is switched off and has had a
chance to cool down.
l If it is necessary to do work in the engine
compartment with the engine running, be
especially careful that your clothing, hair,
etc., does not become caught by the fan,
drive belts, or other moving parts.
l The fan may turn on automatically even
if the engine is not running; turn the igni-
tion key to “LOCK” position and remove
the key to ensure safety while you work
in the engine compartment.
l Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames around fuel or battery. The fumes
are flammable. WARNING
l Be
extremely cautious when working
around the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulphuric acid.
l Do not get under your vehicle with just
the body jack supporting it. Always use
automotive jack stands.
l Improper handling of components and
materials used in the vehicle can endan-
ger your personal safety. We recommend
you to consult a specialist for necessary in-
formation. Catalytic converter
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For
ordinary use, there are no particular precau-
tions except that of using unleaded petrol.
The exhaust gas scavenging devices used with the
catalytic converter are extremely efficient for the re-
duction of noxious gases. The catalytic converter is
installed in the exhaust system.
It is important to keep the engine properly tuned to
ensure proper catalyst operation and prevent possi-
ble catalyst damage. CAUTION
l
Damage
to the catalytic converter can re-
sult if your vehicle is not kept in proper
operating condition. In the event of an en-
gine malfunction particularly involving
engine misfire or other apparent loss of
performance, have your vehicle serviced
promptly. Continued operation of your ve-
hicle with a severe overheated condition
may result in possible damage to the con-
verter and vehicle. WARNING
l As
with any vehicle, do not park or oper-
ate this vehicle in areas where combusti-
ble materials such as dry grass or leaves
can come in contact with a hot exhaust
since a fire could occur.
l Paint should not be applied to the catalyt-
ic converter. Maintenance
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Battery
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The
condition of the battery is very important for
quick starting of the engine and proper functioning
of the vehicle’s electrical system. Regular inspec-
tion and care are especially important in cold weath-
er.
Checking battery electrolyte level
Petrol-powered vehicles
Diesel-powered vehicles The electrolyte level must be between the specified
limit
on the outside of the battery. Replenish with
distilled water as necessary. The inside of the battery is divided into several com-
partments;
remove the cap from each compartment
and fill to the upper mark. Do not top up beyond
the upper mark because spillage during driving
could cause damage.
Check the electrolyte level at least once every 4
weeks, depending on the operating conditions.
If the battery is not used, it will discharge by itself
with time. Check it once every 4 weeks and charge
with low current as necessary.
During cold weather
The capacity of the battery is reduced at low tem-
peratures. This is an inevitable result of its chemi-
cal and physical properties. This is why a very cold
battery, particularly one that is not fully charged,
will only deliver a fraction of the starter current
which is normally available.
We recommend you to have the battery checked be-
fore the start of cold weather and, if necessary,
have it charged or replaced.
This does not only ensure reliable starting, but a bat-
tery which is kept fully charged also has a longer life.
Disconnection and connection
To disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine,
first disconnect the negative (-) terminal and then
the positive (+) terminal. When connecting the bat-
tery, first connect the positive (+) terminal and then
the negative (-) terminal.
NOTE
l Open the terminal cover (A) before discon-
necting or connecting the positive (+) termi-
nal of the battery.
l Loosen the nut (B), and then disconnect the
battery cable from the positive (+) terminal.Petrol-powered vehicles
Diesel-powered vehicles WARNING
l Keep
sparks, cigarettes, and flames away
from the battery because the battery
could explode. Maintenance
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l
Some fuses may not be installed on your ve-
hicle, depending on the vehicle model or spec-
ifications.
l The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse.
The fuse box does not contain spare 7.5 A,
10 A and 15 A fuses. If a fuse of one of these
capacities blows, replace it temporarily by
borrowing the one that matches from:
7.5 A: Outside rear-view mirrors
10 A: Radio (Engine compartment)
15 A: Accessory socket
Replace the borrowed fuse as soon as possible.
Engine compartment fuse location table
Engine compartment fuse location
Front No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
1 —
—
—*1 Battery
60 A*2
2 Radiator fan motor
50 A
*1
40 A *2
3 Anti-lock brake sys-
tem 30 A
4 Anti-lock brake sys-
tem 40 A
5 Electric window sys-
tem 40 A
6 Front fog lamps 15 A
7 AC power supply
15 A*1 Accessory socket
Accessory socket
15 A*2
8 Horn 10 A
9 Engine control
20 A
*1
10 A *2
10 Air conditioning 10 A
*1 : Petrol-powered vehicles
*2 : Diesel-powered vehicles
*3 :
Vehicles without discharge headlamps: 55 W
(H1)
*4 : Vehicles with discharge headlamps: 35 W
(D2R) No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
11 Stop lamps 15 A
12 Horn
15 A*1 Wiper de-icer
— —
—*2
13 Alternator
7.5 A*1 Starter
25 A*2
14 Hazard warning
flasher 10 A
15 Automatic transmis-
sion 20 A
*1
— —
—*2
16 Headlamp high-beam
(right) 10 A
17 Headlamp high-beam
(left) 10 A
18 Headlamp low beam
(right) 10 A
*3
20 A *4
19 Headlamp low beam
(left) 10 A
*3
20 A *4
*1 : Petrol-powered vehicles
*2 : Diesel-powered vehicles
*3 :
Vehicles without discharge headlamps: 55 W
(H1)
*4 : Vehicles with discharge headlamps: 35 W
(D2R) Maintenance
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No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
20 Tail lamp (right) 7.5 A
21 Tail lamp (left) 7.5 A
22 Back up 15 A
23 Radio 10 A
24 Fuel pump 15 A
25 Electric tailgate
—*1
— —
—*2
*1 : Petrol-powered vehicles
*2 : Diesel-powered vehicles
*3 :
Vehicles without discharge headlamps: 55 W
(H1)
*4 : Vehicles with discharge headlamps: 35 W
(D2R) Engine compartment fuse location (diesel-pow-
ered vehicles only)
Engine compartment fuse location
Front No. Symbol Electrical system Capaci-
ties
1 Condenser fan 30 A
2 Engine control 30 A
3 Control flap 10 A
4 Glow relay 10 A
5 Valve block 10 A
6 Immobilizer 7.5 A
7 Heating pipe 10 A l
Some
fuses may not be installed on your ve-
hicle, depending on the vehicle model or spec-
ifications.
l The table above shows the main equipment
corresponding to each fuse.
Identification of fuse Capacity Colour
7.5 A Brown
10 A Red
15 A Blue
20 A Yellow
25 A Transparent
30 A Green (fuse type)/
Pink (fusible link type)
40 A Green
50 A Red
60 A Yellow (fusible link type) Maintenance
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Fuse replacement
1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the
electrical circuit concerned and place the ig-
nition switch in the “LOCK” position. 2. Remove
the fuse puller from the fuse box lid
or personal box.
[LHD vehicles]
Pull the fuse box lid (A) to remove it. Remove the fuse puller (B) from the fuse
box lid (A).
[RHD vehicles]
Open
the personal box, and then pull on the
personal box towards you while lifting it up
to remove.
Remove the fuse puller (B) from the personal
box lid (A). 3. Referring
to the fuse load capacity table,
check the fuse pertaining to the problem. C- Fuse is OK
D- Blown fuse
NOTE l If
any system does not function but the fuse
corresponding to that system is normal, there
may be a fault in the system elsewhere. We
recommend you to have your vehicle checked. Maintenance
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Other specifications
E01101001074Item Petrol-powered vehicles Diesel-powered vehicles
Fuel system Fuel control
Electric controlled injection Direct injectionFuel pump
Electric motor type Electric motor typeClutch
Dry single disc clutch with diaphragm spring, hydraulic actionSteering system
Rack and pinion type, power assistedSuspension Front
Independent type, MacPherson strut, coil springRear
Independent type, semi-trailing arm, coil springService brakes Type
Hydraulic, dual diagonal circuit with power assistance and anti-lock brake system with electronic
brake force distribution function Front
Ventilated disc brakesRear
Disc brakesParking brakes
Parking brake acts mechanically on rear wheelsSpecifications
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