CAUTION
l
Do not pull up the pull-ring (A) when mov-
ing the gearshift lever to any position oth-
er than the “R” (Reverse) position. If you
always pulled up the pull-ring (A) when
moving the gearshift lever, you could un-
intentionally move the gearshift lever to
the “R” (Reverse) position and cause an
accident and/or a transmission fault.
The pull-ring will return to its original position
when
you return the gearshift lever to the “N” (Neu-
tral) position. CAUTION
l
If
the pull-ring will not return from the
pulled-up position, we recommend you to
have the vehicle inspected.
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Always take care to change the gear with the vehi-
cle
speed matched to the engine speed. Proper shift-
ing will improve fuel economy and prolong engine
life.
Avoid shifting down at high speed, as this may
cause excessive engine speed (the tachometer nee-
dle into the red zone) and damage the engine.
Economical driving speed E00610700443
The following shift points are recommended to as-
sist
fuel economy. The driver may vary these
points to suit driving conditions and load. 5 M/T Shift point Speed limit
1
st
gear to 2 nd
gear 30 km/h (19 mph) 2
nd
gear to 3 rd
gear 55 km/h (34 mph) 3
rd
gear to 4 th
gear 85 km/h (53 mph) 4
th
gear to 5 th
gear 115 km/h (71 mph)
6 M/T
Shift point Speed limit
1
st
gear to 2 nd
gear 10 km/h (6 mph) 2
nd
gear to 3 rd
gear 25 km/h (16 mph) 3
rd
gear to 4 th
gear 35 km/h (22 mph) 4
th
gear to 5 th
gear 50 km/h (30 mph) 5
th
gear to 6 th
gear 65 km/h (40 mph) Possible driving speed
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5 M/T Shift point Speed limit
1
st
gear 50 km/h (30 mph) 2
nd
gear 90 km/h (56 mph) 3
rd
gear 140 km/h (87 mph) 4
th
gear 185 km/h (115 mph) 5
th
gear is an overdrive ratio and its use reduces en-
gine speed below that of the 4 th
gear. Use 5 th
gear
whenever vehicle speed allows, for maximum fuel
economy.
6 M/T Shift point Speed limit
1
st
gear 35 km/h (22 mph) 2
nd
gear 65 km/h (40 mph) 3
rd
gear 95 km/h (59 mph) 4
th
gear 135 km/h (84 mph) 5
th
gear 170 km/h (106 mph) The 4
th
,
5 th
, and 6 th
gears have overdrive ratios,
and their use reduces the engine speeds below
those of the 3 rd
, 4 th
, and 5 th
gear, respectively. Use
the 4 th
, 5 th
, or 6 th
gear whenever the vehicle speed
allows, for maximum fuel economy. Starting and driving
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CAUTION
l
Do not load luggage directly onto the
roof. Use a roof carrier that properly fits
your vehicle.
For installation, refer to the instruction
manual accompanying the roof carrier.
NOTE l We
recommend you to use a genuine
MITSUBISHI roof carrier, since the brackets
to be used have a special shape. For details,
we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized Service
Point.
Roof carrier mounting brackets* When installing the roof carrier, use the brackets
(A).
The brackets (A) are located under each roof
drip moulding (B). NOTE
l We
recommend you to use a genuine
MITSUBISHI roof carrier, since the brackets
to be used have a special shape. For details,
we recommend you to consult a
MITSUBISHI Authorized Service Point.
Roof carrier precaution CAUTION
l
Make
sure that the weight of the luggage
does not exceed the allowable roof load.
If the allowable roof load is exceeded, this
may cause damage to the vehicle.
The roof load is the total allowable load
on the roof (the weight of the roof carrier
plus the weight of luggage placed on the
roof carrier).
For specific figures, please refer to “Max-
imum roof load” on page 9-07.
l When luggage is loaded onto the vehicle,
please make sure to drive slowly and
avoid excessive manoeuvres such as sud-
den braking or quick turning.
In addition, place the luggage on the car-
rier so that its weight is distributed even-
ly with the heaviest items on the bottom.
Do not load items that are wider than the
roof carrier.
The additional weight on the roof could
raise the vehicle’s centre of gravity and af-
fect vehicle handling characteristics.
As a result, driving errors or emergency
manoeuvres could lead to a loss of control
and result in an accident. CAUTION
l
Before
driving and after travelling a
short distance, always check the load to
make sure it is securely fastened to the
roof carrier.
Check periodically during your travel
that the load remains secure. If the load
is not secure, it could fall from the vehicle
and damage your vehicle, another vehicle
or create road hazard.
NOTE l To
prevent wind noise or reduction in fuel
economy, remove the roof carrier when not
in use.
l Before using an automatic car wash, check
with the attendant to determine if the roof car-
rier should be removed.
l Be sure that adequate clearance is main-
tained for raising the sunroof (if so equip-
ped) and/or the tailgate when installing a
roof carrier. Starting and driving
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l
Be sure that the driving speed does not ex-
ceed 100 km/h (62 mph) for trailer operation.
It is also recommended that you obey the lo-
cal regulations in case driving speed with a
trailer is limited to less than 100 km/h
(62 mph).
l To prevent shocks from the overrun brake, de-
press the brake pedal lightly at first and then
more strongly.
l To make full use of engine braking, change
to a lower gear before descending a slope.
l The body, brakes, clutch, and chassis will be
under additional strain when towing a trailer.
l The heavier weight and higher rolling and air
resistance will increase fuel consumption.
Additional precautions for vehicles equipped with
A/T
The 2 nd
gear (in “Sports mode”) is recommended
on slopes or at low speed. Use the 1 st
gear (in
“Sports mode”) in mountainous areas in order to
make better use of engine braking and to assist the
brake system. However, be sure that the speed does
not exceed the maximum speed limit for the selec-
ted gear. Starting and driving
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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-
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The catalytic converter itself gets hot quickly, and
may
be damaged if overheated. The following
points should be noted in order to prevent the igni-
tion of unburned petrol within the catalytic convert-
er.
l Use UNLEADED PETROL ONLY of the
type recommended in “Fuel selection” on
page 02.
l Do not drive with an extremely low fuel lev-
el; running out of fuel could cause damage to
the catalytic converter.
l Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle. If the battery is weak or dis-
charged, use another battery to start the en-
gine.
l Do not idle the engine with any spark plug
wires disconnected or removed such as per-
forming diagnostic tests.
l Do not idle the engine for prolonged periods
during very rough idle or malfunctioning op-
erating conditions.
l Do not race the engine when turning off the
ignition switch. This will cause the catalytic
converter to be damaged due to contact with
unburnt fuel.
l Stop driving the vehicle if you think the per-
formance is noticeably low, or if the engine
has a malfunction such as with the ignition,
etc.
If it is impractical to stop driving immediate-
ly, reduce the speed and drive for only a
short time. We recommend you to have your
vehicle inspected as soon as possible. l
In unusual situations involving grossly mal-
functioning engine operation, a burnt smell
may indicate severe and abnormal catalyst
overheating.
If this occurs, the vehicle should be stopped
in a safe place, the engine switched off and
the vehicle allowed to cool. Once the engine
is cool, a service, including a tune-up to man-
ufacturer’s specifications, should be obtained
immediately. Bonnet
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To open
Pull
the release lever towards you to unlock the bon-
net. Raise the bonnet while pressing the safety lock. Maintenance
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3. Slide a new wiper blade through the hook
(B) on the wiper arm. NOTE
l Do
not allow the wiper arm to fall onto the
window glass; it could damage the glass.
4. Firmly insert the retainer (C) into the groove (D) in the wiper blade. Refer to the illustration to ensure that the re-
tainers
are correctly aligned as you insert
them into the groove. NOTE
l If
a retainer is not supplied with the new wip-
er blade, use the retainer from the old blade. General maintenance
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Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust
gas leakage
Look
under the body of your vehicle to check for
fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas leaks. WARNING
l If
you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you
smell fuel, do not operate the vehicle; we
recommend you to call for assistance.
Exterior and interior lamp operation
Operate
the combination lamp switch to check that
all lamps are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause
is a blown fuse or defective lamp bulb. Check the
fuses first. If there is no blown fuses, check the
lamp bulbs.
For information regarding the inspection and re-
placement of the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to
“Fuses” on page 8-20 and “Replacement of lamp
bulbs” on page 8-25.
If the fuses and bulbs are all OK, we recommend
you to have your vehicle checked and repaired.
Meter, gauge and indicator/warning
lamps operation
Run the engine to check the operation of all meters,
gauges, and indicator/warning lamps.
If there is anything wrong, we recommend you to
have your vehicle inspected. 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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Vehicle labeling
............................................................................ 9-02
Vehicle dimensions....................................................................... 9-04
Vehicle performance.....................................................................9-06
Vehicle weight .............................................................................. 9-07
Engine specifications .................................................................... 9-08
Transmission specifications .......................................................... 9-09
Electrical system ........................................................................... 9-10
Tyres and wheels.......................................................................... 9-11
Other specifications ...................................................................... 9-12
Fuel consumption ......................................................................... 9-13
Capacities......................................................................................9-14 Specifications
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