
Ventilators.................................................................................... 5-02
Heater/Manual air conditioning* ..................................................5-03
Automatic air conditioning* ......................................................... 5-08
Important operation tips for the air conditioning..........................5-12
Air purifier* .................................................................................. 5-12
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD player* ................5-13
To use the external audio input function* ....................................5-27
Steering wheel remote control switch* ........................................5-28
Error codes .................................................................................... 5-30
Audio system anti-theft feature .................................................... 5-32
Handling of compact discs ........................................................... 5-32
Antenna ......................................................................................... 5-34
Sun visors ..................................................................................... 5-35
Vanity mirror* .............................................................................. 5-36
Ashtray..........................................................................................5-36
Cigarette lighter ............................................................................ 5-37
Accessory socket* ........................................................................ 5-38
Digital clock* ............................................................................... 5-39
Interior lamps ................................................................................ 5-39
Storage spaces...............................................................................5-41
Cup holder* .................................................................................. 5-44
Bottle holder ................................................................................. 5-45
Convenient hook ........................................................................... 5-46
Coat hook* .................................................................................... 5-46
First-aid kit and warning triangle securing bands* ......................5-46For pleasant driving5 

NOTEl On vehicles equipped with the 
MITSUBISHI
Multi-Communication  System  (MMCS),  re-
fer  to  the  separate  owner’s  manual  of  the
MITSUBISHI   Multi-Communication  Sys-
tem.
To activate the external audio input
mode
1. Use  a  commercially  available  audio  cable  to
connect  the  audio  equipment  to  the  external
audio input connector.
2. Press the CD button (D) for more than 2 sec-
onds.  The  display  (E)  will  show  “AUX”  and
then the external audio input mode will be ac-
tivated.
3. To  deactivate  the  external  audio  input  mode,
press  the  AM/FM  button  (F)  or  the  CD  but-
ton (D) to switch to another mode.
CAUTIONl Do not operate the connected audio equip-
ment while driving.
This  could  distract  you  and  an  accident
might occur.
NOTE
l The connected audio equipment cannot be op-
erated with the vehicle’s audio system.
l Depending  on  the  connected  audio  equip-
ment, it may produce noise from the speakers.
l Use  the  connected  audio  equipment’s  own
power source, such as its battery.
Noise  may  be  produced  from  the  speakers  if
the connected audio equipment is used while
charging  it  using  the  accessory  socket  of  the
vehicle.
l Do  not  activate  the  external  audio  input
mode when no audio equipment is connected.
Otherwise,  noise  may  be  produced  from  the
speakers.
l Connect  audio  equipment  when  the  external
audio  input  mode  is  deactivated  or  lower  the
vehicle’s speaker volume before connecting it.
Noise  may  be  produced  from  the  speakers  if
audio equipment is connected after the exter-
nal audio input mode is activated.
l For information on how to connect and oper-
ate the audio equipment, refer to the owner’s
manual for the equipment.
Steering wheel remote control
switch* E00710000694
The remote control switches are located on the left
side of the steering wheel.
These  switches  can  be  used  when  the  ignition
switch is in the “ON” or “ACC” position.
1- Volume up button
2- Volume down button
3- PWR (ON-OFF)/Mode change button
4- Seek up/Track up/Fast-forward button
5- Seek down/Track down/Fast-reverse button
NOTE l Do  not  push  two  or  more  of  the  steering
wheel  remote  control  switches  at  the  same
time.
To turn on the power
PWR (ON-OFF) button - 3
When the power is off, press this button to turn the
power  on.  To  turn  the  power  off,  press  this  button
for 2 seconds or longer.
For pleasant driving
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5    

If the vehicle breaks downE00800101166
If  the  vehicle  breaks  down  on  the  road,  move  it  to
the shoulder and use the hazard warning flashers and/
or the warning triangle etc.
Refer  to  “Hazard  warning  flasher  switch”  on  page
3-34.
If the engine stops/fails
Vehicle operation and control are affected if the en-
gine stops.
Before moving the vehicle to a safe area, be aware
of the following:
l The  brake  booster  becomes  inoperative  and
the pedal effort will increase. Press down the
brake pedal harder than usual.
l Since  the  power  steering  pump  is  no  longer
operative,  the  steering  wheel  feels  heavy
when turning it.Emergency starting E00800502112
If  the  engine  cannot  be  started  because  the  battery
is  weak  or  dead,  the  battery  from  another  vehicle
can be used with jumper cables to start the engine.WARNINGl To  start  the  engine  using  jumper  cables
connected  from  another  vehicle,  perform
the correct procedures according to the in-
struction  manual.  Incorrect  procedures
could result in a fire or explosion or dam-
age to the vehicles.
1. Get  the  vehicles  close  enough  so  the  jumper
cables  can  reach,  but  be  sure  the  vehicles
aren’t touching each other.
If  they  are,  it  could  cause  a  ground  connec-
tion  you  don’t  want.  The  vehicle  will  not
start,  and  the  bad  grounding  could  damage
the electrical systems.
CAUTIONl Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-
volt battery.
If  the  other  system  isn’t  12-volt,  shorting
can damage both vehicles.
2. You  could  be  injured  if  the  vehicles  move.
Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle.
Put  an  automatic  transmission  in  “P”
(PARK)  or  a  manual  transmission  in  “N”
(Neutral). Turn off the ignition switch.
WARNINGl Turn  off  the  ignition  on  both  vehicles  be-
forehand.
Make sure that the cables or your clothes
cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt.
Personal injury could result.
NOTE
l Turn off all lamps, heater and other electrical
loads.  This  will  avoid  sparks  and  help  save
both batteries.
3. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the proper
level.
Refer to “Battery” on page 8-09.
WARNINGl If  electrolyte  fluid  is  not  visible,  or  ap-
pears to be frozen, Do Not Attempt Jump
Starting!
A battery might rupture or explode if the
temperature  is  below  the  freezing  point
or if it is not filled to the proper level.
4. Connect  one  end  of  one  jumper  cable  to  the
positive  (+)  terminal  of  the  discharged  bat-
tery (A), and the other end to the positive (+)
terminal of the booster battery (B).
 
For emergencies
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6     

Six wheel nuts
CAUTIONlNever  use  your  foot  or  a  pipe  extension
for  extra  force  in  the  wheel  nut  wrench.
If  you  do  so,  you  will  tighten  the  nut  too
much.
13. Lower  and  remove  the  jack,  then  store  the
jack,  jack  handle,  wheel  nut  wrench,  flat
tyre, and chocks. Have your damaged tyre re-
paired as soon as possible.
14. Check  your  tyre  inflation  pressure.  The  cor-
rect  pressures  are  shown  on  the  door  label.
See the illustration.
CAUTIONl The  tyre  pressure  should  be  periodically
checked  and  maintained  at  the  specified
pressure while the tyre is stowed.
l After changing the tyre and driving the ve-
hicle  about  1,000  km  (620  miles),  retight-
en  the  wheel  nuts  to  make  sure  that  they
have not come loose.
l If  the  steering  wheel  vibrates  when  driv-
ing  after  changing  the  tyre,  we  recom-
mend  you  to  have  the  tyres  checked  for
balance.
l Do  not  mix  one  type  of  tyre  with  another
or use a different size from the one listed.
This would cause early wear and poor han-
dling.Towing E00801502816
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have
it  done  by  your  MITSUBISHI MOTORS   Author-
ized Service Point or a commercial tow truck service.
 
In the following cases, transport the vehicle using a
tow truck.
l The  engine  runs  but  the  vehicle  does  not
move or abnormal noise is produced.
l Inspection  of  the  vehicle’s  underside  reveals
that oil or some other fluid is leaking.
If  a  wheel  gets  stuck  in  a  ditch,  do  not  try  to  tow
the  vehicle.  Please  contact  your  MITSUBISHI
MOTORS   Authorized  Service  Point  or  a  commer-
cial tow truck service for assistance.
 
Only  when  you  cannot  receive  a  towing  service
from  a  MITSUBISHI  MOTORS   Authorized  Serv-
ice  Point  or  commercial  tow  truck  service,  tow
your  vehicle  carefully  in  accordance  with  the  in-
structions given in “Emergency towing” in this part.
For emergencies
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6   

Towing with rear wheels off the ground (Type C)
Place  the  gearshift  lever  in  the  “N”  (Neutral)  posi-
tion  (manual  transmission)  or  the  selector  lever  in
the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (automatic transmis-
sion).  Turn  the  ignition  key  to  the  “ACC”  position
and secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead po-
sition  with  a  rope  or  tie-down  strap.  Never  place
the  ignition  switch  in  the  “LOCK”  position  when
towing.
Emergency towing
If  towing  service  is  not  available  in  an  emergency,
your  vehicle  may  be  temporarily  towed  by  a  cable
or chain secured to the towing hook.
If  your  vehicle  is  to  be  towed  by  another  vehicle,
pay careful attention to the following points.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another vehicle 1.The  front  towing  hooks  (A)  and  rear  towing
hook (B) are located as shown in the illustra-
tion. Secure the tow rope to the towing hook.
 
Front (2WD vehicles with 15 inch wheels)Front  (2WD  vehicles  with  16  inch  wheels  and
4WD vehicles)Rear*
NOTE
l Using any part other than the designated tow-
ing hooks could result in damage to the vehi-
cle body.
l Using  a  wire  rope  or  metal  chain  can  result
in  damage  to  the  vehicle  body.  It  is  best  to
use  a  non-metallic  rope.  If  you  use  a  wire
rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any
point where it touches the vehicle body.
l Take care that the tow rope is kept as horizon-
tal as possible. An angled tow rope can dam-
age the vehicle body.
l Secure  the  tow  rope  to  the  same  side  towing
hook, to keep the tow rope as straight as pos-
sible.
2. Keep the engine running. If the engine is not running, turn the ignition
key  to  the  “ACC”  or  “ON”  position  to  un-
lock the steering wheel.CAUTIONl When  the  engine  is  not  running,  the
brake  booster  and  power  steering  pump
do  not  operate.  This  means  higher  brake
depression  force  and  higher  steering  ef-
fort are required. Therefore, vehicle oper-
ation is more difficult than usual.
l Do not leave the key in the “LOCK” posi-
tion. The steering wheel will lock, causing
loss of control.
3. Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position  (manual  transmission)  or  the  selec-
tor lever in the “N” (NEUTRAL) position (au-
tomatic transmission).
4. On  4WD  vehicles,  the  transfer  shift  lever  to
“2H” position.
5. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if required by  law.  (Follow  the  local  driving  laws  and
regulations.)
6. During  towing  make  sure  that  close  contact
is maintained between the drivers of both ve-
hicles,  and  that  the  vehicles  travel  at  low
speed.
For emergencies
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6    

Operation under adverse drivingconditions E00801702140
If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand,
mud or snow
If  the  vehicle  becomes  stuck  in  snow,  sand,  or
mud, it can often be moved with a rocking motion.
Move  the  selector  lever  alternately  between  the
“L”  (LOW)  and  “R”  (REVERSE)  position  (with
manual  transmission,  between  1 st
  and  Reverse),
while applying slight pressure to the accelerator ped-
al.
Avoid racing the engine or spinning the wheels. Pro-
longed  efforts  to  free  a  stuck  vehicle  may  result  in
overheating and transmission failure. Allow the en-
gine  to  idle  for  a  few  minutes  to  let  the  transmis-
sion cool between rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking at-
tempts, seek other assistance.WARNINGl When attempting to rock your vehicle out
of  a  stuck  position,  be  sure  that  the  area
around  the  vehicle  is  clear  of  people  and
physical objects. The rocking motion may
cause  the  vehicle  to  suddenly  launch  for-
ward or backward, causing injury or dam-
age to nearby people or objects.
On 2WD vehicles, it is recommended to start the ve-
hicle with parking brake partially, but not complete-
ly, applied by slightly pulling the parking brake lev-
er.
After  the  vehicle  has  become  free,  do  not  forget  to
release the parking brake.
NOTE
l Depress the accelerator pedal gradually when
starting the vehicle.
On a flooded road l Avoid  flooded  roads.  Water  could  enter  the
brake  discs,  resulting  in  temporarily  ineffec-
tive brakes. In such cases, lightly depress the
brake pedal to see if the brakes operate prop-
erly.  If  they  do  not,  lightly  depress  the  pedal
several  times  while  driving  in  order  to  dry
the brake pads.
l When driving in rain or on a road with many
puddles  a  layer  of  water  may  form  between
the tyres and the road surface.
This  reduces  a  tyre’s  frictional  resistance  on
the road, resulting in loss of steering stability
and braking capability.
 
To cope with this, observe the following items: (a)Drive your vehicle at slow speed. (b)Do  not  drive  on  worn  tyres.  Always
maintain  the  specified  tyre  inflation
pressures.
On a snow-covered or frozen road
l When  driving  on  a  snow-covered  or  frozen
road,  it  is  recommended  that  you  use  snow
tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre chains”
sections.
l Avoid  high-speed  operation,  sudden  acceler-
ation, abrupt brake application and sharp cor-
nering.
l Depressing  the  brake  pedal  during  travel  on
snowy  or  icy  roads  may  cause  tyre  slippage
and  skidding.  When  traction  between  the
tyres and the road is reduced the wheels may
skid  and  the  vehicle  cannot  readily  be
brought  to  a  stop  by  conventional  braking
techniques.  Braking  will  differ,  depending
upon  whether  you  have  anti-lock  brake  sys-
tem  (ABS).  If  you  do  have  ABS,  brake  by
pressing  the  brake  system  pedal  hard,  and
keeping  it  pressed.  If  you  do  not  have  ABS,
pump  the  brake  pedal  with  short  rapid  jabs,
each  time  fully  applying  and  fully  releasing
for greatest effect.
l Allow  extra  distance  between  your  vehicle
and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sud-
den braking.
l Accumulation  of  ice  on  the  braking  system
can cause the wheels to lock. Pull away from
a  standstill  slowly  after  confirming  safety
around the vehicle.CAUTIONl Do  not  press  the  accelerator  pedal  rapid-
ly.  If  the  wheels  break  free  of  the  ice,  the
vehicle  could  suddenly  start  moving  and
possibly cause an accident.
On a bumpy or rutted road
l Drive  as  slow  as  possible  when  driving  on
bumpy or rutted roads.
For emergencies
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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
9-18
9 

4
4-wheel drive operation  4-38A
Accessory (Installation)  04
Accessory socket  5-38
Active Stability & Traction Control (ASTC)  4-46
Additional equipment  8-19
Air conditioning Automatic air conditioning  5-08
Important operation tips for the air condition-
ing  5-12
Manual air conditioning  5-03
Air purifier  5-12
Airbag  2-27
Antenna  5-34
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)  4-43 Warning lamp  4-44
Armrest (Double cab)  2-07
Ashtray  5-36
Audio Audio system anti-theft feature  5-32
Error codes  5-30
Handling of compact discs  5-32
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD
player  5-13
Steering wheel remote control switch  5-28
Automatic air conditioning  5-08
Automatic transmission 4A/T  4-16 Fluid  8-06,9-21
Overdrive control switch  4-17
Selector lever operation  4-16,4-20
Selector lever position  4-17
Selector lever position indicator  4-16
Automatic transmission Sports Mode 5A/T  4-20 Fluid  8-06,9-21
Selector lever operation  4-20
Selector lever position indicator  4-21
Selector lever positions  4-21
Sports mode  4-22
Sports mode indicator  4-22
B
Battery  8-09Discharged battery (Emergency starting)  6-02
Specification  9-16
Bleeding the fuel system  6-05
Bonnet  8-03
Bottle holder  5-45
Brake Anti-lock brake  4-43
Braking  4-42
Fluid  8-07,9-21
Parking brake  4-07
Parking brake lever stroke  8-16
Pedal free play  8-16
Warning lamp  3-08
C
Cargo loads  4-52
Catalytic converter  8-02
Cautions on handling of 4-wheel drive vehi-
cles  4-40
Central door locks  1-07
Centre console downlight  5-41 Bulb capacity  8-24
Replacement  8-34
Centre information display  3-10
Changing a fuse  8-22
Changing gears  4-14
Check engine warning lamp  3-08
Child restraint  2-13
Child-protection rear doors  1-08
Cigarette lighter  5-37
Cleaning Exterior of your vehicle  7-03
Genuine leather  7-02
Interior of your vehicle  7-02
Plastic, vinyl leather, etc  7-02
Sunroof  7-05
Waxing  7-04
Clock  3-19,5-39
Clutch Fluid  8-08,9-21
Pedal free play  8-15
Coat hook  5-46
Combination headlamps and dipper switch  3-30
Convenient hook  5-46
Coolant (engine)  8-05,9-21
Cruise control  4-48 Switch  4-49
Cup holder  5-44
Curtain airbag system  2-35
D
Demister (rear window)  3-40
Differential oil  9-21
Digital clock  3-19,5-39
Dimensions  9-03
Dipper (High/Low beam change)  3-31
Door courtesy lamps  5-41 Replacement  8-33
Doors Central door locks  1-07
Child-protection  1-08
Lock and unlock  1-06
Driving, alcohol and drugs  4-02
E
Easy select 4WD  4-25
Alphabetical index
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