
Instruments and Controls (Single cab)E001001045771. Hazard warning flasher switch p. 3-34
2. Heater/Manual air conditioning* p. 5-03
3. Rear window demister switch p. 3-40
4. Utility box p. 5-43
5. Ventilators p. 5-02
6. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for front passen- ger’s seat) p. 2-27
7. Front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp p. 2-31
8. Glove box p. 5-42 Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch p. 2-30
9. Cigarette lighter p. 5-37
10. Gearshift lever p. 4-14
11. Transfer shift lever (4WD only) p. 4-20
12. Cup holder* p. 5-44
13. Parking brake lever Type 1* p. 4-07
14. Parking brake lever Type 2* p. 4-07
15. Ashtray p. 5-36
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1. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for front passen-ger’s seat) p. 2-27
2. Ventilators p. 5-02
3. Utility box p. 5-43
4. Rear window demister switch p. 3-40
5. Heater/Manual air conditioning* p. 5-03
6. Hazard warning flasher switch p. 3-34
7. Cigarette lighter p. 5-37
8. Parking brake lever Type 2* p. 4-07
9. Parking brake lever Type 1* p. 4-07
10. Cup holder* p. 5-44
11. Transfer shift lever (4WD only) p. 4-20
12. Gearshift lever p. 4-14
13. Ashtray p. 5-36
14. Glove box p. 5-42 Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch p. 2-30
15. Front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp p. 2-31
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Instruments and Controls (Club, Double cab)E001001045801. Hazard warning flasher switch p. 3-34
2. Heater/Manual air conditioning* p. 5-03 Automatic air conditioning* p. 5-08
3. Rear window demister switch (vehicle with heater/manual air con-
ditioning) p. 3-40
4. Utility box* p. 5-43 Centre information display* p. 3-10
MITSUBISHI Multi-Communication System*
Refer to the separate “MITSUBISHI Multi-Communication Sys-
tem owner’s manual”
5. Ventilators p. 5-02
6. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for front passen- ger’s seat) p. 2-27
7. Front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp p. 2-31
8. Glove box p. 5-42 Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch p. 2-30
9. Ashtray (fixed position)* p. 5-36
10. Cigarette lighter p. 5-37
11. Rear retractable power window switch* p. 1-08
12. Transfer shift lever (4WD only) p. 4-25, 4-29
13. Parking brake lever p. 4-07
14. Cup holder p. 5-44
15. Ashtray (moveable)* p. 5-36
16. Front console box* p. 5-42
17. Heated seat switch* p. 2-06
18. Gearshift lever* p. 4-14 Selector lever* p. 4-16, 4-20
19. Audio* p. 5-13
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1. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for front passen-ger’s seat) p. 2-27
2. Ventilators p. 5-02
3. Utility box* p. 5-43 Centre information display* p. 3-10
MITSUBISHI Multi-Communication System*
Refer to the separate “MITSUBISHI Multi-Communication Sys-
tem owner’s manual”
4. Rear window demister switch (vehicle with heater/manual air con-
ditioning) p. 3-40
5. Heater/Manual air conditioning* p. 5-03 Automatic air conditioning* p. 5-08
6. Hazard warning flasher switch p. 3-34
7. Audio* p. 5-13
8. Transfer shift lever (4WD only) p. 4-25, 4-29
9. Heated seat switch* p. 2-06
10. Parking brake lever p. 4-07
11. Cup holder p. 5-44
12. Ashtray (moveable)* p. 5-36
13. Gearshift lever* p. 4-14 Selector lever* p. 4-16, 4-20
14. Front console box* p. 5-42
15. Cigarette lighter p. 5-37
16. Rear retractable power window switch* p. 1-08
17. Glove box p. 5-42 Front passenger’s airbag ON-OFF switch p. 2-30
18. Front passenger’s airbag OFF indication lamp p. 2-31
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Economical drivingE00600100620
For economical driving, there are some technical re-
quirements  that  have  to  be  met.  The  prerequisite
for low fuel consumption is a properly adjusted en-
gine.  In  order  to  achieve  longer  life  of  the  vehicle
and the most economical operation, we recommend
you to have the vehicle checked at regular intervals
in accordance with the service standards.
Fuel  economy  and  generation  of  exhaust  gas  and
noise are highly influenced by personal driving hab-
its  as  well  as  the  particular  operating  conditions.
The  following  points  should  be  observed  in  order
to  minimize  wear  of  brakes,  tyres  and  engine  as
well as to reduce environmental pollution.
Starting
Avoid rapid acceleration and sudden starts; such op-
eration will result in higher fuel consumption.
Shifting
Shift  only  at  an  appropriate  speed  and  engine
speed. Always use the highest gear possible.
The transfer shift lever should be set to “2H” when
driving 4WD vehicles on normal roads and express
ways to obtain best possible fuel economy.
City traffic
Frequent  starting  and  stopping  increases  the  aver-
age  fuel  consumption.  Use  roads  with  smooth  traf-
fic  flow  whenever  possible.  When  driving  on  con-
gested  roads,  avoid  use  of  a  low  gear  at  high  en-
gine speeds.
Idling
The  vehicle  consumes  fuel  even  during  idling.
Avoid extended idling whenever possible.Speed
The  higher  the  vehicle  speed,  the  more  fuel  con-
sumed. Avoid driving at full speed. Even a slight re-
lease of the accelerator pedal will save a significant
amount of fuel.
Tyre inflation pressure
Check  the  tyre  inflation  pressures  at  regular  inter-
vals.  Low  tyre  inflation  pressure  increases  road  re-
sistance  and  fuel  consumption.  In  addition,  low
tyre  pressures  adversely  affect  tyre  wear  and  driv-
ing stability.
Load
Do not drive with unnecessary articles in the cargo
area.  Especially  during  city  driving  where  frequent
starting  and  stopping  is  necessary,  the  increased
weight  of  the  vehicle  will  greatly  affect  fuel  con-
sumption.
Cold engine starting
Starting of a cold engine consumes more fuel.
Unnecessary  fuel  consumption  is  also  caused  by
keeping  a  hot  engine  running.  After  the  engine  is
started, commence driving as soon as possible.
Air conditioning*
The  use  of  the  air  conditioning  will  increase  the
fuel consumption.Driving, alcohol and drugs E00600200012
Driving after drinking alcohol is one of the most fre-
quent causes of accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired even
with  blood  alcohol  levels  far  below  the  legal  mini-
mum.  If  you  have  been  drinking,  don’t  drive.  Ride
with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab or
a friend, or use public transportation.
Drinking  coffee  or  taking  a  cold  shower  will  not
make you sober.
Similarly, prescription and nonprescription drugs af-
fect  your  alertness,  perception  and  reaction  time.
Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before driv-
ing while under the influence of any of these medi-
cations.WARNINGl NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
Your  perceptions  are  less  accurate,  your
reflexes  are  slower  and  your  judgment  is
impaired.
Starting and driving
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CAUTIONlIf the warning lamp comes on, reduce the
engine speed and stop the vehicle in a safe
area.
Then set the selector lever to “P” (PARK)
position and idle the engine until the warn-
ing lamp goes off.
When  the  warning  lamp  goes  off,  resume
normal driving.
If  the  warning  lamp  does  not  go  off,  we
recommend  you  to  have  your  vehicle  in-
spected.Operation of the automatic transmis-
sion E00604200515CAUTIONlBefore  selecting  a  gear  with  the  engine
running  and  the  vehicle  stationary,  fully
depress the brake pedal to prevent the ve-
hicle from creeping.
The  vehicle  will  begin  to  move  as  soon  as
the  gear  is  engaged,  especially  when  the
engine  speed  is  high,  at  fast  idle  or  with
the air conditioning operating, the brakes
should  only  be  released  when  you  are
ready to drive away.
l Depress  the  brake  pedal  with  the  right
foot at all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.CAUTIONl To  prevent  sudden  acceleration,  never
race  the  engine  when  shifting  from  the
“P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
l Operating the accelerator pedal while the
other  foot  is  resting  on  the  brake  pedal
will  affect  braking  efficiency  and  may
cause premature wear of brake pads.
Do  not  race  the  engine  with  brake  pedal
pressed.
This can damage the transmission.
l Use  the  selector  lever  in  the  correct  shift
position in accordance with driving condi-
tions.
Never  coast  downhill  backward  with  the
“D”  (DRIVE)  position  or  coast  forward
with the “R” (REVERSE) position.
The  engine  stops  and  the  brake  pedal  ef-
fort or the steering wheel handling weight
increasing could lead to an accident.Passing acceleration E00604500127
To  gain  extra  acceleration  in  “D”  (DRIVE)  posi-
tion (when passing another vehicle), push the accel-
erator to the floor. The automatic transmission will
automatically downshift.
Waiting E00604600128
For short waiting periods, such as at traffic signals,
the  vehicle  can  be  left  in  gear  and  held  stationary
with the service brake.
For longer waiting periods with the engine running,
the selector lever should be placed in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position.
CAUTIONl Never hold the vehicle stationary on a hill
using  the  accelerator  pedal  (without  us-
ing  the  brake  pedal).  Always  apply  the
parking brake and/or service brakes.
l Unexpected  acceleration  may  occur  if  the
selector  lever  is  in  a  position  other  than
“P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
Prior  to  moving  off  after  having  stopped
the vehicle, make sure that the selector lev-
er is in “D” (DRIVE) position.Parking E00604700246
To  park  the  vehicle,  first  bring  it  to  a  complete
stop,  fully  engage  the  parking  brake,  and  then
move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unattended, al-
ways switch off the engine and remove the ignition
key.
NOTE l On  a  slope,  be  sure  to  apply  the  parking
brake before moving the selector lever to the
“P” (PARK) position. If you move the selec-
tor  lever  to  the  “P”  (PARK)  position  before
applying  the  parking  brake,  it  may  be  diffi-
cult  to  disengage  the  selector  lever  from  the
“P”  (PARK)  position  when  next  you  drive
the  vehicle,  requiring  application  of  a  strong
force  to  the  selector  lever  to  move  from  the
“P” (PARK) position.
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When a malfunction occurs in the au-
tomatic transmission E00615100152When the selector lever position indicator blinksE00615200179
When  the  selector  lever  position  indicator  blinks
while you are driving, there could be a malfunction
in the automatic transmission system.
throughor
CAUTIONl If  the  selector  lever  position  indicator
blinks  while  you  are  driving,  it  is  likely
that  a  safety  device  is  operating  because
of  a  malfunction  in  the  automatic  trans-
mission.  We  recommend  you  to  have
your vehicle inspected as soon as possible.CAUTIONl The selector lever position indicator warn-
ing function does not operate with the se-
lector lever in the “P” (PARK), “R” (RE-
VERSE) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.When the A/T (automatic transmission) fluid tem-
perature warning lamp comes on E00615300141
The automatic transmission fluid temperature warn-
ing  lamp  comes  on  when  the  automatic  transmis-
sion  fluid  temperature  becomes  abnormally  high.
Normally the warning lamp comes on when the ig-
nition  switch  is  turned  to  the  “ON”  position,  and
then will go out after a few seconds.
CAUTIONl If  the  lamp  comes  on,  reduce  the  engine
speed  and  stop  the  vehicle  in  a  safe  area.
Then  set  the  selector  lever  to  the  “P”
(PARK) position and idle the engine until
the warning lamp goes off. When the warn-
ing lamp goes off, resume normal driving.
If  the  warning  lamp  does  not  go  off,  we
recommend  you  to  have  your  vehicle  in-
spected.Operation of the automatic transmis-
sion E00604200528CAUTIONlBefore  selecting  a  gear  with  the  engine
running  and  the  vehicle  stationary,  fully
depress the brake pedal to prevent the ve-
hicle from creeping.
The  vehicle  will  begin  to  move  as  soon  as
the  gear  is  engaged,  especially  when  the
engine  speed  is  high,  at  fast  idle  or  with
the air conditioning operating, the brakes
should  only  be  released  when  you  are
ready to drive away.
l Depress  the  brake  pedal  with  the  right
foot at all times.
Using the left foot could cause driver move-
ment delay in case of an emergency.
l To  prevent  sudden  acceleration,  never
race  the  engine  when  shifting  from  the
“P” (PARK) or “N” (NEUTRAL) position.
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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