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Features and controls
3-101
3
“N” NEUTRALAt this position, the transmission is disengaged. It is the same
as the neutral position on a manual transaxle and should be
used when the vehicle is not moving for an extended length of
time during driving, such as in a traffic jam.
“D” DRIVEThis position is used for most city and highway driving. Engine
shifting and braking are done automatically as needed, depend-
ing on road conditions.NOTE
For information on manual shift gate operation, please
refer to “Manual shift” on page 3-104.
When the engine is cold, upshifts occur at a higher vehicle
speed than when the engine is warm.
This control is performed to quickly warm up the engine.
It does not indicate a malfunction. After the vehicle has
been driven for a while, upshifts will occur at the regular
engine speeds.
WA R N I N G
!
Never move the gearshift lever to the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position while driving since you could acci-
dentally slip it into the “P” (PARK) or
“R”(REVERSE) position and the engine speed
could rise, damaging the transmission.
To prevent the vehicle from rolling when stopped on
a slope, the engine should be started in the “P”
(PARK) position.
Although the engine can be started when the vehicle
is in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position, for safety rea-
sons, do not start the engine in the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal when the
vehicle is in “N” (NEUTRAL) position, or when
shifting into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL) position, to
prevent rolling.
CAUTION
!
Never shift into the “D” (DRIVE) position from the
“R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in
motion.
If the lever is shifted into the “D” (DRIVE) from the
“R” (REVERSE) position while the vehicle is in
motion, the transmission may be damaged.
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5-52 Comfort controls
5
ID3 tag information
The CD player can display ID3 tag information for files that
have been recorded with ID3 tag information.
1. Press the DISP button (5) for 2 seconds or longer to
switch to the ID3 tag information. “TAG” indicator will
appear on the display.
2. Press the DISP button (5) repeatedly to make selections in
the following sequence: album name → track name →
artist name → normal display mode.NOTE
To return from ID3 tag information to the folder name,
press the DISP button (5) again for 2 seconds or longer.
When there is no title information to be displayed, the dis-
play shows “NO TITLE”.
The display can show up to 12 characters. If a folder
name, track name, or item of ID3 tag information has
more than 12 characters, press the PAGE button (4) to
view the next 12 characters.
Folder names and track names can each be displayed up to
a length of 32 characters. Items of ID3 tag information
can each be displayed up to a length of 30 characters.
Characters that the CD player cannot display are shown as
“”.
AM/FM electronically tuned radio with 6
CD autochanger (RBDS and MP3 compati-
ble)
(if so equipped)
N00734300980
The audio system can only be used when the ignition switch is
in the “ON” or “ACC” position.NOTE
To listen to the audio system while the engine is not run-
ning, turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position.
If the ignition switch is left in the “ACC” position, the
accessory power will automatically turn off after a certain
period of time and you will no longer be able to use the
audio system. The accessory power comes on again if the
ignition switch is turned from the “ACC” position. Refer
to “ACC power auto-cutout function” on page 3-82.
If a cellular phone is used inside the vehicle, it may create
noise in the audio equipment. This does not mean that
anything is wrong with your audio equipment. In such a
case, use the cellular phone at a place as far as possible
from the audio equipment.
If foreign objects or water get into the audio equipment, or
if smoke or a strange odor comes from it, immediately
turn off the audio system and have it checked at an autho-
rized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice. Never try to repair it yourself. Avoid using the
audio system until it is inspected by a qualified person.
If the audio system is damaged by foreign objects, water,
or fire, have the system checked by a qualified Mitsubishi
Motors technician.
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5-82 Comfort controls
5
ID3 tag information
The autochanger can display ID3 tag information for files that
have been recorded with ID3 tag information.
1. Press the DISP button (7) for 2 seconds or longer to
switch to the ID3 tag information. “TAG” indicator will
appear on the display.
2. Press the DISP button repeatedly to make selections in the
following sequence: album name → track name → artist
name → normal display mode.NOTE
To return from ID3 tag information to the folder name,
press the DISP button (7) again for 2 seconds or longer.
When there is no title information to be displayed, the dis-
play shows “NO TITLE”.
The display can show up to 12 characters. If a folder
name, track name, or item of ID3 tag information has
more than 12 characters, press the PAGE button (6) to
view the next 12 characters.
Folder names and track names can each be displayed up to
a length of 32 characters. Items of ID3 tag information
can each be displayed up to a length of 30 characters.
Characters that the autochanger cannot display are shown
as “”.
To use the external audio input function
(if
so equipped)
N00702200146
Auxiliary Audio connector
(RCA)
Auxiliary Video connector
(RCA) Ty p e 1
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7-16 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Wa s h e r f l u i d
N00938600257
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is in the trunk.
Check the washer fluid level at regular intervals and add
washer fluid to reservoir if necessary. NOTE
Do not spill the fluid onto the trunk. If the fluid spilled,
wipe it up immediately.
During cold weatherWhen freezing weather is anticipated, flush out the water in the
reservoir by operating the pump. Fill the reservoir with wind-
shield antifreeze (not radiator antifreeze), and operate the sys-
tem for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid
(if so equipped)
N00938700232
The brake fluid and the clutch fluid share the reservoir tank.To check the fluid levelThe fluid level must be between the “MAX” and “MIN” marks
on the reservoir.
The fluid level falls slightly with wear of the brake pads, but
this does not indicate any abnormality.
The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked when doing
other work under the engine hood. The brake system should
also be checked for leaks at the same time.
If the fluid level falls markedly in a short length of time, it indi-
cates leaks from the brake system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice.
MAX
MIN
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Specifications
9-5
9
Certification label
N01148200213
The certification label (A) is located on the driver’s door sill.
Vehicle dimensions
N01147500352
Overall length 177.0 in (4,495 mm)Overall width 71.3 in (1,810 mm) Overall height 58.3 in (1,480 mm)Wheel base 104.3 in (2,650 mm)
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