
CAUTIONlAlways  use  tyres  of  the  same  size,  same
type, and same brand, and which have no
wear  differences.  Using  tyres  of  different
size,  type,  brands  or  degree  of  wear,  will
increase  the  differential  oil  temperature,
resulting  in  possible  damage  to  the  driv-
ing  system.  Further,  the  drive  train  will
be subjected to excessive loading, possibly
leading to oil leakage, component seizure,
or other serious faults.
Towing
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.
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 “Towing” on page 6-20 .CAUTIONl Be  sure  to  shift  the  transfer  shift  lever  to
“2H”  position  and  transport  the  vehicle
with  the  driving  wheels  on  a  carriage
(Type A, C or D) as illustrated.
Never try to tow with the transfer shift lev-
er  in  “4H”  or  “4L”  position  (easy  select
4WD), “4H”, “4HLc” or “4LLc” position
(super  select  4WD)  and  with  the  front  or
rear  wheels  on  the  ground  (Type  A  or  B)
as  illustrated.  This  could  result  in  dam-
age to the drivetrain, or unstable towing.
If you cannot shift the transfer shift lever
to  “2H”  position  or  the  transmission  is
malfunctioning  or  damaged,  transport
the  vehicle  with  all  the  wheels  on  a  car-
riage (Type C or D) as illustrated.
Jacking up a 4-wheel drive vehicle
WARNINGl Do not crank the engine while jacking up
the vehicle.
The tyre on the ground may turn and the
vehicle may roll off the jack.
Clutch operation
Quick  or  slight  clutch  engagement  made  while  the
engine  is  running  at  high  speed  will  cause  damage
to  the  clutch  and  transmission  because  the  tractive
force is very great.
Operate the pedal slowly and positively.
Starting and driving
4-41
4     

If the vehicle breaks down............................................................ 6-02
Emergency starting ....................................................................... 6-02
Engine overheating ....................................................................... 6-04
Bleeding the fuel system...............................................................6-05
Removal of water from the fuel filter ...........................................6-06
Tools, jack and jack handle .......................................................... 6-07
Jacking up the vehicle...................................................................6-13
Spare wheel...................................................................................6-16
How to change a tyre .................................................................... 6-17
Towing .......................................................................................... 6-20
Operation under adverse driving conditions .................................6-24For emergencies6 

Jacking up the vehicleE00801001436
1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. On  vehicles  with  manual  transmission,  turn
the  ignition  key  to  the  “LOCK”  position,
move the gearshift lever to the “R” (Reverse)
position.
On  vehicles  with  automatic  transmission,
move the selector lever to the “P” (PARK) po-
sition,  turn  the  ignition  key  to  the  “LOCK”
position.
4. Turn  on  the  hazard  warning  flashers  and  set
up  a  warning  triangle,  flashing  signal  lamp,
etc.,  at  an  adequate  distance  from  the  vehi-
cle, and have all your passengers leave the ve-
hicle.
5. To  prevent  the  vehicle  from  rolling  when  it
is  raised  on  the  jack,  place  chocks  or  blocks
(A)  at  the  tyre  that  is  diagonally  opposite
from the tyre (B) you are changing.WARNINGl Be  sure  to  apply  chocks  or  blocks  to  the
correct  tyre  when  jacking  up  the  vehicle.
If  the  vehicle  moves  while  jacked  up,  the
jack  could  slip  out  of  position,  leading  to
an accident.
NOTE
l The  chocks  shown  in  the  illustration  do  not
come  with  your  vehicle.  It  is  recommended
that you keep one in the vehicle for use if nee-
ded.
l If chocks are not available, use stones or any
other  objects  that  are  large  enough  to  hold
the wheel in position.
6. Get  the  spare  wheel,  jack  and  jack  handle
ready.
7. Place  the  jack  under  one  of  the  jacking
points shown in the illustration. Use the jack-
ing  point  closest  to  the  tyre  you  wish  to
change.
2WD vehicles with 15 inch wheelsC-Front jacking point (2WD vehicles with 15
inch wheels)
2WD  vehicles  with  16  inch  wheels  and  4WD  ve-
hicles
D-Front jacking point (2WD vehicles 16 inch
wheels and 4WD vehicles)
For emergencies
6-13
6     

E-Rear jacking pointWARNINGlSet  the  jack  only  at  the  positions  shown
here. If the jack is set at a wrong position,
it  could  dent  your  vehicle  or  the  jack
might fall over and cause personal injury.
l Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft sur-
face.  Otherwise,  the  jack  might  slip  and
cause  personal  injury.  Always  use  the
jack  on  a  flat,  hard  surface.  Before  set-
ting  the  jack,  make  sure  there  are  no
sand or pebbles under the jack base.
NOTE
l When jacking up the rear of the vehicle, turn
the tip of the jack so that the grooved portion
(F) properly meets the designated point.
To raise the vehicle
1.Using  the  jack  handle,  turn  the  release  valve
(G) clockwise until it stops.
2. Insert  the  jack  handle  in  the  bracket  of  the
jack and hook the notch (H) on the jack han-
dle end to the claw (I) of the bracket.
3. Move  the  jack  handle  up  and  down  to  raise
the ram until just before the jack contacts the
jacking  point  of  the  vehicle.  Ensure  that  the
jack will properly contact the vehicle jacking
point.
Move  the  jack  handle  up  and  down  to  raise
the vehicle.
NOTE
l This jack is a 2 stage expansion type.
To lower the vehicle 1.Put the notch (J) provided on the jack handle
end on the valve (K) of the jack.
For emergencies
6-14
6      

2.Using  the  jack  handle,  turn  the  release  valve
anticlockwise slowly to lower the ram and re-
move the jack.
3. Press  the  piston  down  all  the  way,  and  turn
the release valve clockwise as far as possible.
4. Store jack, jack handle and chocks.
WARNINGl Be  sure  to  open  the  release  valve  slowly.
If  it  is  opened  quickly,  the  vehicle  will
drop abruptly and the jack may come out
of position, causing a serious accident.CAUTIONl If  the  release  valve  is  loosened  too  much
(2  or  more  turns)  in  the  anticlockwise  di-
rection,  the  jack’s  oil  will  leak  and  the
jack cannot be used.CAUTIONl Close the release valve slowly when lower-
ing  the  vehicle,  or  the  valve  may  be  dam-
aged.
NOTE
l Occasionally  when  the  vehicle  is  jacked  up,
the  grooved  portion  of  the  designated  point
will  not  come  off.  When  this  happens,  rock
the vehicle to lower the ram.
l If the jack is difficult to remove by hand, in-
sert the jack handle (L) into the bracket (M).
Then using the handle, remove the jack.
WARNINGl Stop jacking up the vehicle as soon as the
tyre is raised off the ground. It is danger-
ous to raise the vehicle any higher.
l Do not get under your vehicle while using
the jack.WARNINGl Do not bump the raised vehicle or leave it
sitting  on  the  jack  for  a  long  time.  Both
are very dangerous.
l Do  not  use  a  jack  except  the  one  that
came with your vehicle.
l The  jack  should  not  be  used  for  any  pur-
pose other than to change a tyre.
l No one should be in your vehicle when us-
ing the jack.
l Do not start or run the engine while your
vehicle is on the jack.
l Do  not  turn  the  raised  wheel.  The  tyres
still  on  the  ground  could  turn  and  make
your vehicle fall off the jack.
For emergencies
6-15
6        

WARNINGlBe  sure  to  apply  chocks  or  blocks  to  the
correct  tyre  when  jacking  up  the  vehicle.
If  the  vehicle  moves  while  jacked  up,  the
jack  could  slip  out  of  position,  leading  to
an accident.
NOTE
l The  chocks  shown  in  the  illustration  do  not
come  with  your  vehicle.  It  is  recommended
that you keep one in the vehicle for use if nee-
ded.
l If chocks are not available, use stones or any
other  objects  that  are  large  enough  to  hold
the wheel in position.
6. Get  the  spare  wheel,  jack,  jack  handle  and
wheel nut wrench ready.
NOTE
l Put  the  spare  wheel  under  the  vehicle  body
near  the  flat  tyre.  This  makes  it  safer  if  the
jack slips out of position.
7. Loosen  the  wheel  nuts  with  the  wheel  nut
wrench. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet.Five wheel nutsSix wheel nuts
8. Find  the  closest  jacking  point  to  the  flat  tyre
(refer  to  “Jacking  up  the  vehicle”  on  page
6-13 ). Then position the jack and raise the ve-
hicle until the tyre is slightly off the ground.
9. Remove  the  wheel  nuts  with  the  wheel  nut
wrench, then take the wheel off.
CAUTIONl Handle  the  wheel  carefully  when  chang-
ing the tyre, to avoid scratching the wheel
surface.
10. Clean  out  any  mud,  etc.  on  the  hub  surface
(C), hub bolts (D) or in the installation holes
(E)  in  the  wheel,  and  then  mount  the  spare
wheel.
WARNINGl Mount  the  spare  wheel  with  the  valve
stem  (F)  facing  outboard.  If  you  cannot
see  the  valve  stem  (F),  you  have  installed
the wheel backwards.
Operating  the  vehicle  with  the  spare
wheel installed backwards can cause vehi-
cle damage and result in an accident.
For emergencies
6-18
6      

Economical driving  4-02
Electric window control  1-08 Switch  1-08
Electrical system  9-16
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem)  1-03
Emergency starting  6-02
Engine specifications  9-14
Engine Coolant  8-05,9-21
Number  9-02
Oil  8-04,9-21
Overheating  6-04
Specifications  9-14
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal
information  05
Water temperature gauge  3-05
Error codes  5-30
Exterior and interior lamp operation  8-18
F
First-aid kit and warning triangle band for secur-
ing  5-46
Floor console box  5-42
Fluid Automatic transmission fluid  8-06,9-21
Brake fluid  8-07,9-21
Clutch fluid  8-08,9-21
Engine coolant  8-05,9-21
Power steering fluid  8-09,9-21
Washer fluid  8-07,9-21
For cold and snowy weather  8-19
Front console box  5-42
Front fog lamps Bulb capacity  8-24
Indication lamp  3-07
Replacement  8-28
Switch  3-34
Front room lamp Bulb capacity  8-25
Replacement  8-32
Front seat  2-03
Front turn-signal lamps Bulb capacity  8-24
Replacement  8-27
Fuel consumption  9-19
Fuel Filling the fuel tank  02
Fuel filter indication lamp  3-07
Fuel gauge  3-04
Fuel selection  02
Low fuel warning lamp  3-04
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel
systems  04
Tank capacity  02
Fuses  8-20
Fusible links  8-19
G
Gauges  3-02
General maintenance  8-18
General vehicle data  9-03
Genuine parts  05
Glove box  5-42
Glove box lamp Bulb capacity  8-24
Replacement  8-33
H
Handling of compact discs  5-32
Hazard warning flasher switch  3-34
Hazard warning indication lamps  3-07
Head restraints  2-08
Headlamp levelling switch  3-32
Headlamps
Bulb capacity  8-24
Headlamp flasher  3-31
Replacement  8-25
Switch  3-30
Washer switch  3-39
Heated mirror  4-11
Heated seats  2-06
Heater  5-03
High-mounted stop lamp Bulb capacity  8-24
Replacement  8-31
Hinges and latches lubrication  8-19
Hooks Coat hook  5-46
Convenient hook  5-46
Horn switch  3-40
I
If the vehicle breaks down  6-02
Ignition switch  4-11
Indication and warning lamps  3-06
Indication lamps  3-07
Inside rear-view mirror  4-09
Inspection and maintenance following rough road
operation  4-40
Installation of accessories  04
Instruments  3-02
Interior lamps  5-39
J
Jack handle  6-12Storage  6-07
Jacking up the vehicle  6-13
Jack Storage  6-07
Jump starting (Emergency starting)  6-02
Alphabetical index
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