
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.
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Parking brakeE00600501562
To  park  the  vehicle,  first  bring  it  to  a  complete
stop,  fully  engage  the  parking  brake,  and  then
move the gearshift lever to 1 st
 (on an uphill) or Re-
verse (on a downhill) position for vehicles with man-
ual  transmission  or  set  the  selector  lever  to  “P”
(PARK)  position  on  automatic  transmission  vehi-
cles.CAUTIONl Before  driving,  be  sure  that  the  parking
brake is fully released and brake warning
lamp is off.
If a vehicle is driven without releasing the
parking brake, the brake will be overhea-
ted,  resulting  in  ineffective  braking  and
possible brake failure.
l When  you  intend  to  apply  the  parking
brake,  firmly  press  the  brake  pedal  to
bring  the  vehicle  to  a  complete  stop  be-
fore pulling the parking brake lever. Pull-
ing the parking brake lever with the vehi-
cle  moving  could  make  the  rear  wheels
lock up, thereby making the vehicle unsta-
ble. It could also make the parking brake
malfunction.
l If the brake warning lamp does not extin-
guish  when  the  parking  brake  is  fully  re-
leased, the brake system may be an abnor-
mal.
Have your vehicle checked immediately.
For  details,  refer  to  “Brake  warning
lamp” on page 3-08.Type 1
To apply
1- Firmly  depress  and  hold  the  brake  pedal,
then pull the lever up without pushing the but-
ton at the end of hand grip.
To release
1- Firmly  depress  and  hold  the  brake  pedal,
then pull the lever up slightly.
2- Push the button at the end of hand grip.
3- Lower the lever fully.
Type 2
To apply
1- Firmly  depress  and  hold  the  brake  pedal,
then pull the lever out.
To release
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1-Firmly  depress  and  hold  the  brake  pedal,
then  pull  the  lever  out  slightly  and  turn  it
clockwise (LHD) or anticlockwise (RHD).
2- Push in the lever completely.
Parking E00600601202
Parking on a hill
To  prevent  the  vehicle  from  rolling,  follow  these
procedures:
Parking on a downhill slope
Turn  the  front  wheels  towards  the  kerb  and  move
the vehicle forward until the kerb side wheel gently
touches the kerb.
Set  the  parking  brake  and  place  the  gearshift  lever
into  the  “R”  (Reverse)  position  (with  M/T)  or  the
selector  lever  into  the  “P”  (PARK)  position  (with
A/T).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
Parking on an uphill slope
Turn  the  front  wheels  away  from  the  kerb  and
move the vehicle back until the kerb side wheel gen-
tly touches the kerb.
Set  the  parking  brake  and  place  the  gearshift  lever
into the 1 st
 position (with M/T) or the selector lever
into the “P” (PARK) position (with A/T).
If necessary, apply chocks to wheels.
NOTE l If your vehicle is equipped with 
A/T, be sure
to apply the parking brake before moving the
selector  lever  to  the  “P”  (PARK)  position.  If
you  move  the  selector  lever  to  the  “P”
(PARK) position before applying the parking
brake, it may be difficult to disengage the se-
lector  lever  from  the  “P”  (PARK)  position
when next you drive the vehicle, requiring ap-
plication of a strong force to the selector lev-
er to move from the “P” (PARK) position.Parking with the engine running
Never  leave  the  engine  running  while  you  take  a
short  sleep/rest.  Also,  never  leave  the  engine  run-
ning in a closed or poorly ventilated place.WARNINGl Leaving  the  engine  running  risks  injury
or  death  from  accidentally  moving  the
gearshift lever (on  M/T vehicles) or the se-
lector lever (on  A/T vehicles) or the accu-
mulation of toxic exhaust fumes in the pas-
senger compartment.
Where you park
Your front bumper can be damaged if you scrape it
over kerbs or parking stop blocks. Be careful when
travelling up or down steep slopes where your bump-
er can scrape the road.
WARNINGl Do  not  park  your  vehicle  in  areas  where
combustible  materials  such  as  dry  grass
or  leaves  can  come  in  contact  with  a  hot
exhaust, since a fire could occur.
When leaving the vehicle
Always  remove  the  key  from  the  ignition  switch
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unatten-
ded.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lit area.
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NOTEl If your vehicle is equipped with the Daytime
Running  Lamp,  when  the  ignition  switch  is
in  the  “ON”,  the  headlamp  low  beams  etc.
are turned on.
Refer to “Headlamps” on page 3-30.
l Your  vehicle  is  equipped  with  an  electronic
immobilizer.
To  start  the  engine,  the  ID  code  which  the
transponder inside the key sends must match
the one registered in the immobilizer comput-
er.
Refer  to  “Electronic  immobilizer”  on  page
1-03.
To remove the key
Push  the  key  in  at  the  “ACC”  position  and  keep  it
depressed until it is turned to the “LOCK” position
and remove it.CAUTIONl Do  not  remove  the  ignition  key  from  the
ignition  switch  while  driving.  The  steer-
ing  wheel  will  be  locked,  causing  loss  of
control.
l If the engine is stopped while driving, the
brake servomechanism will cease to func-
tion  and  braking  efficiency  will  deterio-
rate.  Also,  the  power  steering  system  will
not  function  and  it  will  require  greater
manual effort to operate the steering.
l Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not run-
ning, doing so will cause the battery to be
discharged.
l Do not turn the key to the “START” posi-
tion  when  the  engine  is  running,  doing  so
could damage the starter motor.Steering wheel lock E00601500227
To lock
Remove the key at the “LOCK” position.
Turn the steering wheel until it is locked.
To unlock
Turn  the  key  to  the  “ACC”  position  while  moving
the steering wheel slightly.
CAUTIONl Remove the key when leaving the vehicle.
NOTE
l If  the  front  wheels  are  turned,  the  anti-theft
lock  may  sometimes  make  it  difficult  to  turn
the  key  from  “LOCK”  to  “ACC”.  Firmly
turn  the  steering  wheel  to  the  left  or  to  the
right as you turn the key.
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