
2.Pump  the  hand  pump  (B)  until  there  are  no
more  bubbles  in  the  fuel  coming  out  of  the
air  plug  (A).  When  doing  this,  place  a  cloth
around  the  air  plug  (A)  to  prevent  the  escap-
ing fuel from spraying out.
3. Tighten  the  air  plug  (A)  when  there  are  no
more bubbles in the fuel.
4. Continue  pumping  until  the  hand  pump  (B)
becomes stiff.
5. Finally, check to be sure that there is no leak- age of fuel.
If  in  doubt,  we  recommend  you  to  consult  a
specialist for necessary information.
Type 2
Pump  the  hand  pump  (A)  at  the  top  of  the  fuel  fil-
ter until the hand pump becomes stiff.
Then try again to start the engine.
If the engine does not start, repeat the process above.CAUTIONl Do  not  smoke  or  have  any  other  open
flame  near  the  vehicle  while  bleeding  the
fuel system.
l Be  sure  to  carefully  clean  away  any  spilt
fuel which could ignite and cause a fire.Removal of water from the fuel
filterE00800800267
If  the  fuel  filter  indication  lamp  in  the  instrument
panel illuminates during driving, it indicates that wa-
ter has accumulated in the fuel filter. If this occurs,
remove the water as described below.
Type 1 1.Loosen  the  drain  plug  (A)  at  the  bottom  of
the fuel filter.
For emergencies
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2.Operate  the  hand  pump  (B)  slowly  6  or  7
times  in  order  to  force  the  water  out  through
the drain plug (A).
3. Tighten the drain plug (A) when water no lon-
ger comes out.
4. Loosen the air plug and bleed the air. (Refer to  “Bleeding the fuel system” on page
6-05.)
5. Check to be sure that the fuel filter indication lamp  illuminates  when  the  ignition  switch  is
turned to “ON”, and that it goes off when the
engine is started. If in doubt, we recommend
you to consult a specialist for necessary infor-
mation.
CAUTIONl Do  not  smoke  or  have  any  other  open
flame  near  the  vehicle  while  bleeding  the
fuel system.
l Be sure to carefully clean away any water
drained  out  because  any  fuel  mixed  with
the water could ignite and cause a fire.Type 2
Take your vehicle to a  MITSUBISHI MOTORS  Au-
thorized  Service  Point  to  remove  the  water  from
the fuel filter.
Tools, jack and jack handle E00800900819
Storage
The storage location of the tools, jack and jack han-
dle should be remembered in case of an emergency.
Single cab
Type 1
A- Tool (wheel nut wrench) B- Jack handle
C- Jack
For emergencies
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Service precautionsE01000100706
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  dis-
covered,  we  recommend  you  to  have  it  checked
and  repaired.  This  section  contains  information  on
inspection maintenance procedures that you can do
yourself.  Follow  the  instructions  and  cautions  for
each of the various procedures.WARNINGl 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  fans,
drive belts, or other moving parts.
l For  vehicle  with  air  conditioning,  the  fan
may turn on automatically even if the en-
gine  is  not  running;  turn  the  ignition  key
to  “LOCK”  position  and  remove  the  key
to ensure safety while you work in the en-
gine compartment.WARNINGl Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open
flames  around  fuel  or  battery.  The  fumes
are flammable.
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 E01000200925
For ordinary use, there are no particular precautions.
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.CAUTIONl 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  vehicle  with
a  severe  overheated  condition  may  result
in  possible  damage  to  the  converter  and
vehicle.WARNINGl 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.
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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 fuel within the catalytic converter.
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 switch OFF the ignition switch while
driving.
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  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  major  engine
problems,  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 E01000302281
To open
Pull the release lever towards you to unlock the bon-
net.Raise the bonnet while pressing the safety lock.
NOTE
l Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in
the  parked  position.  Failure  to  do  so  may
cause  damage  to  the  bonnet,  wiper  arms  or
front windscreen.
Support  the  bonnet  by  inserting  the  support  bar  in
its slot.
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NOTEl Do  not  allow  the  wiper  arm  to  fall  onto  the
windscreen; it could damage the glass.
3. Attach the retainers (C) to a new wiper blade.
Refer  to  the  illustration  to  ensure  that  the  re-
tainers  are  correctly  aligned  as  you  attach
them.
4. Insert  the  wiper  blade  into  the  arm,  starting
with  the  opposite  end  of  the  blade  from  the
stopper. Make sure the hook (B) is fitted cor-
rectly in the grooves in the blade.
NOTE l If retainers are not supplied with the new wip-
er blade, use the retainers from the old blade.
5. Push  the  wiper  blade  until  the  hook  (B)  en-
gages securely with the stopper (A).General maintenance E01002700113
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.WARNINGl 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 8-23.
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.
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Engine compartment fuse location tableE01008000583Engine compartment fuse locationFront
No.SymbolElectrical systemCa-
pacity1———2Electric window system40 A3Ignition switch40 A4Air conditioning compres-
sor10 A5Condenser fan motor20 ANo.SymbolElectrical systemCa-
pacity6Headlamp high-beam
(left)10 A7Headlamp high-beam
(right)10 A8Headlamp low beam (left)10 A9Headlamp low beam
(right)10 A10Engine control20 A11Alternator7.5 A12Stop lamps15 A13Horn10 A14Automatic transmission20 A15Hazard warning flasher10 A16Fuel pump15 A17Front fog lamps15 A18Audio amp20 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 E01008100308CapacityColour7.5 ABrown10 ARed15 ABlue20 AYellow30 AGreen (fuse type)/
Pink (fusible link type)40 AGreen (fusible link type)Fuse replacement E01007800656
1.Before  replacing  a  fuse,  always  turn  off  the
electrical  circuit  concerned  and  place  the  ig-
nition switch in the “LOCK” position.
2. Pull the fuse lid (A) to remove it.
3. Remove  the  fuse  puller  (B)  from  the  fuse  lid
(A).
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Vehicle labeling............................................................................ 9-02
Vehicle dimensions.......................................................................9-03
Vehicle performance.....................................................................9-09
Vehicle weight .............................................................................. 9-10
Engine specifications .................................................................... 9-14
Transmission specifications .......................................................... 9-15
Electrical system ........................................................................... 9-16
Tyres and wheels .......................................................................... 9-17
Other specifications ...................................................................... 9-18
Fuel consumption ......................................................................... 9-19
Refill capacities ............................................................................ 9-21Specifications9 

Other specificationsE01101000862Fuel systemFuel controlDirect injection common rail systemFuel pumpElectronic controlled rotary typeClutchDry single disc clutch with diaphragm spring, hydraulic actionSteering systemRack & pinion type, power assistedSuspensionFrontIndependent type, wishbone, coil springRearRigid type, leaf spring
Service brakes
TypeVehicles without ABSHydraulic, front and rear split double circuit system with power assistanceVehicles with ABSHydraulic, diagonal split double circuit system with power assistanceFrontVentilated disc brakesRearDrum brakesParking brakesParking brake acts mechanically on rear wheels
Specifications
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