
Instruments and Controls (Driver’s area)E001001054441. Combination headlamps and dipper switch p. 3-30
Turn-signals lever p. 3-33
Front fog lamp switch* p. 3-34
Rear fog lamp switch p. 3-35
Headlamp washer switch* p. 3-39
2. Audio remote control switches* p. 5-28
3. Instruments p. 3-02
4. Wiper and washer switch p. 3-36
5. Cruise control switches* p. 4-49
6. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for driver’s seat) p. 2-27
Horn switch p. 3-40
7. Ignition switch p. 4-11
8. Steering wheel height adjustment p. 4-09
9. Fuel tank filler door release lever* p. 02
10. Bonnet release lever p. 8-03
11. Fuses p. 8-20
12. Active stability control (ASC) OFF switch Type 2* p. 4-46
13. Headlamp levelling switch* p. 3-32
14. Active stability control (ASC) OFF switch Type 1* p. 4-46 Rear differential lock switch* p. 4-34
15. Outside rear-view mirrors switch* p. 4-10
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1. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag (for driver’sseat) p. 2-27
Horn switch p. 3-40
2. Audio remote control switches* p. 5-28
3. Combination headlamps and dipper switch p. 3-30 Turn-signals lever p. 3-33
Front fog lamp switch* p. 3-34
Rear fog lamp switch p. 3-35
Headlamp washer switch* p. 3-39
4. Cruise control switches* p. 4-49
5. Instruments p. 3-02
6. Wiper and washer switch p. 3-36
7. Ignition switch p. 4-11
8. Outside rear-view mirrors switch* p. 4-10
9. Active stability control (ASC) OFF switch Type 1* p. 4-46 Rear differential lock switch* p. 4-34
10. Headlamp levelling switch* p. 3-32
11. Active stability control (ASC) OFF switch Type 2* p. 4-46
12. Fuses p. 8-20
13. Bonnet release lever p. 8-03
14. Fuel tank filler door release lever* p. 02
15. Steering wheel height adjustment p. 4-09
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Exterior - front (Single cab)E001005039521. Wiper and washers p. 3-36
2. Antenna p. 5-34
3. Outside rear-view mirrors p. 4-10
4. Fuel tank filler door p. 02
5. Locking and unlocking p. 1-02
6. Side turn-signal lamps p. 3-33, 8-24, 8-28
7. Front turn-signal lamps p. 3-33, 8-24, 8-27
8. Headlamps p. 3-30, 8-24, 3-31 Position lamps p. 3-30, 8-24, 8-27
9. Headlamp washers* p. 3-39
10. Engine compartment p. 9-21 Bonnet p. 8-03
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Exterior - front (Club cab)E001005039651. Wiper and washers p. 3-36
2. Rain sensor* p. 3-36
3. Antenna p. 5-34
4. Outside rear-view mirrors p. 4-10
5. Fuel tank filler door p. 02
6. Locking and unlocking p. 1-02 Keyless entry system* p. 1-04
7. Side turn-signal lamps p. 3-33, 8-24, 8-28
8. Front turn-signal lamps p. 3-33, 8-24, 8-27
9. Headlamps p. 3-30, 8-24, 3-31 Position lamps p. 3-30, 8-24, 8-27
10. Front fog lamps* p. 3-34, 8-24, 8-28
11. Headlamp washers* p. 3-39
12. Engine compartment p. 9-21 Bonnet p. 8-03
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Exterior - front (Double cab)E001005039811. Wiper and washers p. 3-36
2. Rain sensor* p. 3-36
3. Antenna* p. 5-34
4. Sunroof* p. 1-13
5. Antenna* p. 5-34
6. Outside rear-view mirrors p. 4-10
7. Fuel tank filler door p. 02
8. Locking and unlocking p. 1-02 Keyless entry system* p. 1-04
9. Side turn-signal lamps p. 3-33, 8-24, 8-28
10. Front turn-signal lamps p. 3-33, 8-24, 8-27
11. Headlamps p. 3-30, 8-24, 3-31 Position lamps p. 3-30, 8-24, 8-27
12. Front fog lamps* p. 3-34, 8-24, 8-28
13. Headlamp washers* p. 3-39
14. Engine compartment p. 9-21 Bonnet p. 8-03
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CAUTIONlDo not attempt to start the engine by pull-
ing or pushing the vehicle.
It could damage your vehicle.
l Always  wear  protective  eye  goggles  when
working near the battery.
l Keep  the  battery  out  of  the  reach  of  chil-
dren.
NOTE
l On  vehicles  with  anti-lock  brake  system,  if
the  vehicle  is  put  in  motion  without  fully
charging  the  battery,  it  might  cause  the  loss
of  smooth  engine  operation  and  the  antilock
brake warning lamp to illuminate.
Refer  to  “Anti-lock  brake  system  (ABS)”  on
page 4-43.
Engine overheating E00800601985
If  the  water  temperature  gauge  indication  remains
in  the  overheating  zone  for  a  long  time,  the  engine
may be overheating. If this occurs, take the follow-
ing corrective measures: 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Check whether steam is coming from the en-
gine compartment.
 
[ If steam does not come from the engine com-
partment]
With  the  engine  still  running,  raise  the  bon-
net to ventilate the engine compartment.
 
[If steam is coming from the engine compart-
ment]
Stop  the  engine,  and  when  the  steam  stops,
raise  the  bonnet  to  ventilate  the  engine  com-
partment. Restart the engine.WARNINGl Do not open the bonnet while steam is com-
ing  from  the  engine  compartment.  It
could  cause  steam  or  hot  water  to  spurt
out, causing burns. Hot water could spurt
out  even  when  there  is  no  steam  coming
out,  and  some  parts  will  be  very  hot.  Be
very careful when opening the bonnet.
l Be  careful  of  hot  steam,  which  could  be
blowing off the reserve tank cap.
l Do  not  attempt  to  remove  the  radiator
cap while the engine is hot.3. Confirm that the cooling fan is turning. If the
fan is not turning, stop the engine immediate-
ly and have it checked.
1- Radiator cap
2- Cooling fan
3- Reserve tank
*: if so equipped
WARNINGl Be  careful  not  to  get  your  hands  or
clothes caught in the cooling fan.
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NOTEl If genuine leather is wet with water or is wash-
ed in water, wipe off water as quickly as pos-
sible with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mil-
dew may grow.
l The genuine leather surface may be damaged
if  a  nylon  brush  or  synthetic  fibre  is  rubbed
hard against it.
l Organic  solvents  such  as  benzine,  kerosene,
alcohol  and  petrol,  acid  or  alkaline  solvents
may  discolour  the  genuine  leather  surface.
Be sure to use neutral detergents.
l Remove dirty patches or oil substances quick-
ly as they can stain genuine leather.
l The  genuine  leather  surface  may  harden  and
shrink  if  it  is  exposed  to  direct  sun  for  long
hours.  When  your  vehicle  is  parked,  place  it
in the shade as much as possible.
l When  the  temperature  of  the  vehicle  interior
rises  in  summer,  vinyl  products  left  on  the
genuine  leather  seat  may  deteriorate  and
stick to the seat.Cleaning the exterior of your
vehicle E00900700010
If  the  following  is  left  on  your  vehicle,  it  may
cause  corrosion,  discolouration  and  stains,  wash
the vehicle as soon as possible.
l Seawater, anti-freeze for road use.
l Soot  and  dust,  iron  powder  from  factories,
chemical  substance  (acids,  alkalis,  coal-tar,
etc.).
l Droppings  from  birds,  carcasses  of  insects,
tree sap, etc.Washing E00900902016
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up
from  the  road  surface  can  damage  the  paint  coat
and body of your vehicle if left in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to pro-
tect  your  vehicle  from  this  damage.  This  will  also
be effective in protecting it from environmental el-
ements such as rain, snow, salt air, etc.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Park the
vehicle  in  the  shade  and  spray  it  with  water  to  re-
move  dust.  Next,  using  an  ample  amount  of  clean
water and a car washing brush or sponge, wash the
vehicle from top to bottom.
Use  a  mild  car  washing  soap  if  necessary.  Rinse
thoroughly  and  wipe  dry  with  a  soft  cloth.  After
washing  the  vehicle,  carefully  clean  the  joints  and
flanges of the doors, bonnet, etc., where dirt is like-
ly to remain.
CAUTIONl When  washing  the  under  side  of  your  ve-
hicle  or  wheel,  be  careful  not  to  injure
your hands.
l Refrain from using a car wash as its brush-
es  may  scratch  the  paint  surface,  causing
it to lose its gloss.
Scratches  will  be  especially  visible  on
darker coloured vehicles.
l Never spray or splash water on the electri-
cal  components  in  the  engine  compart-
ment,  as  this  may  adversely  affect  engine
starting.
Exercise  caution  also  when  washing  the
underbody; be careful not to spray water
into the engine compartment.
l Some  types  of  hot  water  washing  equip-
ment  apply  high  pressure  and  heat  to  the
vehicle.  They  may  cause  heat  distortion
and damage to the vehicle resin parts and
may  result  in  flooding  of  the  vehicle  inte-
rior. Therefore; observe the following. •Maintain  a  distance  of  approx.  50  cm
or more between the vehicle body and
the washing nozzle.
• When  washing  around  the  door  glass,
hold  the  nozzle  at  a  distance  of  more
than  50  cm  and  at  right  angles  to  the
glass surface.
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CAUTIONlAfter  washing  the  vehicle,  drive  the  vehi-
cle  slowly  while  lightly  depressing  the
brake  pedal  several  times  in  order  to  dry
out the brakes.
Leaving the brakes wet could result in re-
duced  braking  performance.  Also,  there
is  a  possibility  that  they  could  freeze  up
or become inoperative due to rust, render-
ing the vehicle unable to move.
l When  using  an  automatic  car  wash,  pay
attention to the following items, referring
to  the  operation  manual  or  consulting  a
car wash operator. If the following proce-
dure is not followed, it could result in dam-
age to your vehicle. • The outside mirrors are retracted.
• If your vehicle is equipped with the pil-
lar antenna, it can be retracted.
• If  your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  the
roof antenna, it can be removed.
During cold weather
Salt  and  other  chemicals  spread  on  the  roads  in
some  areas  in  winter  can  have  a  harmful  effect  on
the vehicle body. You should therefore wash the ve-
hicle  as  often  as  possible  in  accordance  with  our
care-instructions. It is recommended to have a pres-
ervative  applied  and  the  underfloor  protection
checked before and after the cold weather season.
After  washing  your  vehicle,  wipe  off  all  water-
drops from the rubber parts around the doors to pre-
vent the doors from freezing.
NOTE
l To  prevent  freezing  of  the  weatherstripping
on the doors, bonnet, etc., they should be trea-
ted with silicone spray.Waxing E00901000687
Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the adherence
of dust and road chemicals to the paintwork. Apply
a wax solution after washing the vehicle, or at least
once every three months to assist displacing of water.
Do  not  wax  your  vehicle  in  direct  sunlight.  You
should wax after the surfaces have cooled.
CAUTIONl Waxes  containing  high  abrasive  com-
pounds should not be used. Such waxes re-
move  rust  and  stains  effectively  from  the
paintwork but they are harmful to the lus-
tre  on  the  painted  surface  and  the  plated
surface.
Further, they are harmful to glossy surfa-
ces such as grille, garnish, mouldings, etc.
l Do  not  use  petrol  or  paint  thinners  to  re-
move  road  tar  or  other  contamination  to
the vehicle surface.
l Do  not  apply  wax  on  the  areas  having
black  mat  coating  as  it  can  cause  uneven
discolouration,  patches,  blurs,  etc.  If
stained  with  wax,  immediately  wipe  off
with a piece of soft cloth and warm water.CAUTIONl On  vehicles  with  a  sunroof,  be  careful
when waxing the area around the sunroof
opening, not to put any wax on the weath-
erstrip  (black  rubber).  If  stained  with
wax,  the  weatherstrip  cannot  maintain  a
weatherproof seal with the sunroof.Polishing E00901100011
The  vehicle  should  only  be  polished  if  the  paint-
work has become stained or lost its lustre. Matt-fin-
ish parts and plastic bumpers must not be polished,
polishing  these  parts  will  stain  them  or  damage
their finish.
Damaged paint E00901200155
Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should
be  touched  up  as  soon  as  possible  with
MITSUBISHI touch-up paint to prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the tyres care-
fully  for  damage  to  the  paint  coat  caused  by  flying
stones, etc. The paint code number for your vehicle
can be found on the vehicle information code plate.
(Refer to “Vehicle labeling” on page 9-02.)
Cleaning plastic parts E00901300446
Use a sponge or chamois leather.
If  a  car  wax  adheres  on  a  grey  or  black  rough  sur-
face of the bumper, moulding or lamps, the surface
becomes  white.  In  such  a  case,  wipe  it  off  using
lukewarm water and soft cloth or chamois leather.
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