
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
E00607100560
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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Engine coolant
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To check the coolant level
A 
translucent  coolant  reserve  tank  is  located  in  the
engine compartment.
Petrol-powered vehicles
Check the coolant level in the reserve tank. The re-
serve tank lid (B) is equipped with a dipstick.
 
Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth.
Reinsert  the  dipstick  as  far  as  it  goes.  Remove  the
dipstick and read the coolant level, which should al-
ways  be  within  the  range  “F”  (FULL)  or  “L”
(LOW) while the engine is cold.
FULL
LOW To add coolant
The 
cooling system is a closed system and normal-
ly  the  loss  of  coolant  should  be  very  slight.  A  no-
ticeable drop in the coolant level could indicate leak-
age.  If  this  occurs,  we  recommend  you  to  have  the
system checked as soon as possible.
If the level should drop below the “L” (LOW) level
on the dipstick, add coolant to the reserve tank. Also,  if  the  reserve  tank  is  completely  empty,  re-
move 
the radiator cap (A) and add coolant until the
level reaches the filler neck. WARNING
l Do 
 not open the radiator cap while the en-
gine  is  hot.  The  coolant  system  is  under
pressure  and  any  hot  coolant  escaping
could cause severe burns.
Anti-freeze
The 
 engine coolant contains an ethylene glycol anti-
corrosion agent. The cylinder head and water pump
housing  are  cast  aluminium  alloy,  and  periodic
changing of the engine coolant is necessary to pre-
vent corrosion of these parts.
 
Use  “DIA  QUEEN  SUPER  LONG  LIFE  COOL-
ANT” or equivalent.
MITSUBISHI  Genuine  Coolant  has  excellent  pro-
tection  against  corrosion  and  rust  formation  of  all
metals  including  aluminium  and  can  avoid  block-
ages  in  the  radiator,  heater,  cylinder  head,  engine
block, etc.
Because  of  the  necessity  of  this  anti-corrosion
agent,  the  coolant  must  not  be  replaced  with  plain
water  even  in  summer.  The  required  concentration
of anti-freeze differs depending on the expected am-
bient temperature. Ambient
temperature (minimum) °C -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -50 Anti-freeze
concentra- tion % 30 35 40 45 50 60 CAUTION
l
Do 
 not  use  alcohol  or  methanol  anti-
freeze  or  any  engine  coolants  mixed  with
alcohol  or  methanol  anti-freeze.  The  use
of an improper anti-freeze can cause cor-
rosion of the aluminium components.
l For  effective  anti-corrosion  and  anti-
freeze  performance,  keep  the  anti-freeze
concentration  within  the  range  of  30  to
60 %.
Concentrations  exceeding  60  %  will  re-
sult  in  a  reduction  of  both  the  anti-freeze
and  cooling  performance  thus  adversely
affecting the engine.
l Do not top up with water only.
Water  by  itself  reduces  the  rust-protec-
tive  and  anti-freeze  qualities  of  the  cool-
ant  and  has  a  lower  boiling  point.  It  can
also cause damage to the cooling system if
it should freeze. Do not use tapwater, as it
can cause corrosion and rust formation. Maintenance
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Diesel-powered vehicles
The 
coolant  level  in  this  tank  should  be  kept  be-
tween the “LOW” and “FULL” marks when meas-
ured while the engine is cold.
FULL
LOW To add coolant
The 
cooling system is a closed system and normal-
ly  the  loss  of  coolant  should  be  very  slight.  A  no-
ticeable drop in the coolant level could indicate leak-
age.  If  this  occurs,  we  recommend  you  to  have  the
system checked as soon as possible.
If the level should drop below the “LOW” level on
the reserve tank, open the lid and add coolant. WARNING
l Do 
 not  open  the  reserve  tank  cap  while
the engine is hot. The coolant system is un-
der  pressure  and  any  hot  coolant  escap-
ing could cause severe burns. Anti-freeze
The 
engine coolant contains an ethylene glycol anti-
corrosion agent. The cylinder head and water pump
housing  are  cast  aluminium  alloy,  and  periodic
changing of the engine coolant is necessary to pre-
vent corrosion of these parts.
 
Use  only  “BASF  Glysantin  Alu  Protect
Premium/G30”.
It  has  excellent  protection  against  corrosion  and
rust  formation  of  all  metals  including  aluminium
and can avoid blockages in the radiator, heater, cyl-
inder head, engine block, etc.
Because  of  the  necessity  of  this  anti-corrosion
agent,  the  coolant  must  not  be  replaced  with  plain
water even in summer.
The  anti-freeze  must  fill  50  %  concentration  cool-
ant in all temperature conditions. CAUTION
l
Do 
 not  use  alcohol  or  methanol  anti-
freeze  or  any  engine  coolants  mixed  with
alcohol  or  methanol  anti-freeze.  The  use
of an improper anti-freeze can cause cor-
rosion of the aluminium components.
l Do not top up with water only.
Water  by  itself  reduces  the  rust-protec-
tive  and  anti-freeze  qualities  of  the  cool-
ant  and  has  a  lower  boiling  point.  It  can
also cause damage to the cooling system if
it should freeze. Do not use tapwater, as it
can cause corrosion and rust formation. During cold weather
If 
the  temperatures  in  your  area  drop  below  freez-
ing,  there  is  the  danger  that  the  coolant  in  the  en-
gine or radiator could freeze and cause severe dam-
age  to  the  engine  and/or  radiator.  Add  a  sufficient
amount  of  anti-freeze  to  the  coolant  to  prevent  it
from freezing.
The  concentration  should  be  checked  before  the
start  of  cold  weather  and  anti-freeze  added  to  the
system if necessary. Maintenance
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